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
I was sitting at my computer, early one Friday morning, answering a few emails and getting a few behind-the-scenes business tasks completed before my children woke up and we started our day, when my phone dinged. It was a text, from my cousin, Nate.“Hey Kara good morning. Would you happen to have plans today?” Nate...
Preface: If you’ve missed any of the “chapters” of our love story so far, go back & get caught up before continuing below!Part 1 — Part 2 — Part 3 — Part 4 — Part 5 — Part 6 — Part 7 — Part 8 — Part 9 — Part 10 — Part 11 — Part 12 — Part 13 — Part 14 — Part 15 — Part 16 — Part 17 — Part 18 — Part 19 — Part 20 — Part 21 — Part 22 — Part 23 — Part 24 — Part 25 “Who...
Irwin, PA Proposal Photographer featured on How He Asked by The Knot! Zeb’s proposal to Emilie has been published on How He Asked by The Knot! I may be a bit biased, but their wedding is probably the one I’m looking forward to with the most anticipation this summer. I’m allowed to feel that way though...
Most days, I’d gladly (and immediately) trade my current circumstances for a day at Disney World, but this past Sunday, there was no where I’d have rather been than hiding behind a tree at Twin Lakes Park in Greensburg, PA while my cousin Zeb popped the question to his gorgeous girlfriend, Emilie. Ever since photographing Blake...
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!