Every little girl dreams of her wedding day. For me, it has always been about the dress. I love elegant dresses. It is fun to get dolled up for special occasions. I had some fancy gowns and played dress up until I was probably way too old for that. But it was fun! And my friends didn't complain. What little girl hasn't pored over the magazines? Or Pinterest? I've saved a few pics over the years. What about you? Wedding dresses while beautiful are so impractical. They are expe

"For teachers the month of August is just one long Sunday night." This has been my best summer off in a while. I am back to work tomorrow. I opened my work email today so it is official. Summer is over. Teaching is always challenging even under the best of circumstances. Sometimes, I describe it as being a stand up comedian. You are always on, can't have a bad day (or let it show anyways) and students are sympathetic if you are sick for exactly one day. Then they say you shou

Where would you like to visit in Europe? Paris, Rome, London? I was actually thinking of Greece for this summer. Then the opportunity presented itself for me to attend an international convention with the theme "Love Never Fails" based on 1 Corinthians 13 known for being read at weddings. The potential destinations were intriguing. I was interested in Poland, Australia and Greece. I am, however, limited by my teaching schedule. So we signed up for Greece, Denmark, Portugal,

Pittsburgh may hold its own in the "Most Livable City" category for friendliness, cost of living and even foodie town these days! However, I am confident that those recommendations don't get made on the basis of weather. I'm pretty sure it rained every other day last year. I had a wet basement to prove it. I looked it up. We average 140 rainy days per year so I wasn't so far off in my estimation. But what if it rains on your big day? Or in my case, what if I have to take rain

Yes! I do take wedding pictures. I got started in 2001 as a favor. My friends Renee and Travis had an intimate, non-traditional affair in her grandparent's living room. Included were the family, his best friend and me. I showed up early and documented the happy couple getting ready at her house: the bride slipping into her strapless gown and the groom still sporting jeans and his Tool t-shirt. We walked down the street to Gram's and they took their emotional vows followed b

Do you have a favorite family photo? You know the one. You remember the day, what everyone wore, the goofy look on your brother's face... Have you ever noticed that you have memories of your photos? Would we remember without the pictures? Or is it the pictures that help us remember? The most important thing about family portraits is how you felt. I hope that you felt loved, protected, and a part of something special. These are your people. Back then, you wore matching outfits

Portraits, portraits, portraits. Travel. And Pittsburgh. That's my schtick photographically speaking. On occasion though, I take pictures for businesses: salon portraits of the employees, corporate trainers doing their thing, marketing photos that are macro- up close and personal of make up and brushes, plants, products, pictures of hand crafted furniture, school plays... Usually, those pictures don't make the blog or Instagram or Facebook. Usually, it is work that I do quie

True confession time: I've said it before. I am a Pittsburgh girl. I lived in Baltimore and Peru. Even then I remained true to my black and gold roots. I have always considered Mister Rogers' Neighborhood to be home but we have a complicated relationship. I have younger siblings, four of them to be exact, so I always thought that I was probably the oldest child or shall I say preteen to watch Sesame Street. I enjoyed it. It is a classic! My relationship with Mr. Rogers though

Spring in the city is my very favorite time. I love it when the tulips start to bloom, the days get a little longer and it is warm! Throw in a blue sky or two and I am a happy girl. I love to go on walks, usually with my camera. This is when I shoot my Pittsburgh. Yesterday, I strolled along the Allegheny River from 32nd Street towards town. To hit my 10,000 steps, I found a hidden view of downtown, passed the Heinz Lofts and came upon a lovely old structure covered in three

What do you think about all of these #nationalwhateverdays ? I like some of them. National Drink Wine Day, National Eat Doughnuts Day, National Siblings Day because I have four of them- all boys who are my giant little brothers as I describe them to kids. The shortest one is six feet tall making me official runt of may family... Yes, I am the only girl! Back to the nationals, today is National Book Day and I love reading: all books, photography books, novels, classic liter

Hi! My name is Bethany and I am Fotografía Pittsburgh. Thank you for tuning in! I have loved photography since I discovered it in high school. My big dream was to travel the world and take pictures! Most days, I work as a high school Spanish teacher but have always had a camera or two in hand. My early photography was shot in black and white 400 speed T-MAX film on my Pentax ME-Super which may dad bought me and I spent countless hours in the old school dark room, where the r