I STILL HAVE OPENINGS FOR 1-2 WINTER '26/'27 WEDDINGS & MY 2027 CALENDAR IS OPEN & FILLING FAST! LET'S CHAT SOON!
BASED IN IRWIN, PA
serving the Pittsburgh, PA area
CONTENT CREATOR & PHOTOGRAPHER
(Yes, I know I’m slightly behind at blogging our trips and family vlogs – no we haven’t been to Canada’s Wonderland yet in 2026 – but maybe sooner rather than later!) At the beginning of every year, Derrick and I talk about the roller coasters that are set to open in the upcoming season and...
Opening day at Kennywood always feels like the start of summer for us. We spent the first day of the 2026 season exploring the park, checking out what’s new, and soaking in the energy of opening day crowds as everything comes back to life! Since I was also at media day just a week prior,...
There’s nothing like watching video clips back from a particular month and realizing just how STRONGLY certain themes run. And in the month of March, it’s OBVIOUS that our family was running very strongly on two recurring themes: Legos and Star Wars. (We’ve been riding the Lego-theme for quite a while – and good news,...
Well – we did it! We officially made it to Easter weekend and all four members of our house were (mostly) healthy!(I say “mostly” because: Leander actually was getting over an ear infection, Braelynn also has been battling an infection on the back of her ear (near her piercing), I finally was diagnosed with Lyme...
Come with us as we surprise our kids with a trip to Legoland New York for opening day 2026 – and somehow keep it a secret the entire drive there.This ended up being one of those days we’ll all remember for a long time. Ever since we visited Legoland New York last summer, our kids...
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.
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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!