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BASED IN IRWIN, PA
serving the Pittsburgh, PA area
CONTENT CREATOR & PHOTOGRAPHER
Some love stories begin with a grand, cinematic, “love-at-first-sight” moment.But Rhiannon and Jason’s story began much more quietly. Although they technically met back in 2021, the timing just wasn’t right. They lived in the same town, shared many of the same friends, and had crossed paths more than once. But at the time, they were...
“If I could recommend one vendor to every single bride, it would be Kara Abbey. Hiring her was hands down one of the best decisions and best investments we made for our wedding. I genuinely don’t know how she did it, but by the morning after our wedding we already had TWO edited videos and...
While Content Creation on Wedding Days is gaining popularity, celebrations leading up to the wedding deserve to be remembered too! As a Pittsburgh Bridal Shower Content Creator, I help brides, moms, and bridal parties stay fully present during the celebration while I capture the candid moments, thoughtful details, and excitement that make the day so...
Some couple’s stories start with dating apps or chance encounters. Sean and Kristina’s started because one very determined older gentleman decided he needed to play matchmaker. Sean, who proudly embraces being an old soul, had become friends with a man he often crossed paths with at a local restaurant – the same restaurant Kristina’s parents...
“We loved working with Kara.She did amazing work and was so fun to work with.Our video reels were incredible!!” – Alisha and LoganWedding at a Private Residence in Pittsburgh, PAOctober 2025 See Alisha and Logan’s wedding content creation blog post here!
Hi! I'm Kara!
Welcome to my blog!
I'm a Pittsburgh-based wedding photographer and wedding content creator with a love for storytelling, both on wedding days and beyond.
I've been part of the wedding industry since 2009, documenting 250+ wedding days and helping couples preserve the moments, big and small, that make their day uniquely theirs.
When I'm not working a wedding, you'll probably find me creating videos for my personal YouTube channel, The Adventuring Abbeys, where my family and I share our love of amusement parks, roller coasters, and travel.
Around here, you'll find wedding inspiration and behind-the-scenes content, family adventures, amusement park visits, travel stories, and a little bit of everyday life.
I'm so glad you're here!
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LOCATION
Kara Abbey is based in Irwin, Pennsylvania and regularly works in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area, but she has her passport and is available for travel worldwide!