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BASED IN IRWIN, PA
serving the Pittsburgh, PA area
CONTENT CREATOR & PHOTOGRAPHER
Seven years ago, while Laura was still in college and James was in the Navy, a dating app introduced this Florida-girl to a Nebraska-boy. Neither were super-seriously looking for a “soul-mate” relationship, but they found an easy-going friendship with one another that only grew deeper and stronger over time. And time did what time does...
“Kara was so enthusiastic about everything – from the moment we met her to the big day! We couldn’t have asked for anyone better! She knew how to shoot a dark inside setting and how to capture the autumn light beautifully!” -Jason & BrandyWedding at Green Gables in Jennerstown, PAOctober 2020 See Jason & Brandy’s...
Brandy & Jason met at Edinboro University where they both lived in the same apartment building. Their individual circles of friends meshed & the two became fast friends. And then – Brandy left.She had applied for an internship at Walt Disney World within the College Program and arrived in Florida in August of 2009 (fun...
I feel like most of the “how we met” bride & groom stories I hear take either one of two paths: the “I didn’t want to meet just anyone in a bar” line or the “We met at a bar” line. And Jude & Tabitha are no different: even though they both have quite a...
A rustic, garden, summer wedding at Green Gables in Jennerstown, PA. This wedding was super special for my family for so many reasons: 1. we have known Jeannie & her family for years as we used to go to church together and 2. we currently go to church with Sean’s family and 3. Sean is Nathan’s...
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!