Hello bestie! I'm Mandie

Find beauty in everything

It's so great to have you here! I call Pittsburgh my home, but I'm always on the lookout for new adventures to satisfy my wanderlust spirit. When I'm not capturing the beautiful moments of a wedding or a couple's photo session, you can find me exploring the great outdoors with my two furry companions, Bodhi and Maui. And of course, I love to wind down with a good book and a warm cup of coffee. So, let's get to know each other and make some amazing memories!"

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I absolutely adore weddings! Every wedding I attend reminds me of why I fell in love with them in the first place. There's just something so magical about the stunning dresses, the stylish suits, the heartfelt vows, and the absolutely lit dance floor. It's an honor to be able to capture all of these beautiful moments as a wedding photographer.

Honestly, it's always been my dream to do this job. And you know what? With the help of a dear friend, that dream became a reality! I'm so grateful for their support and encouragement. Without them, I don't think I would have ever had the confidence to pursue my passion.

Now, I'm living my dream and capturing the most special moments in people's lives. It's an absolute joy to be able to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Flume Gorge bridge in White Mountains, New Hampshire

Blue merle and red-tri Australian Shepherd dogs on Raccoon Creek State park trail during Fall

Wooden trail at Fall time in Bar Harbor, Maine

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Next to photography, travel and hiking are my next passions. I'm a big planner so whenever the destination is set, you can bet I am on the computer the next day, looking for hiking trails and reading up on the local cuisine and hidden gems.

I'm excited to combine all three of my passions into elopements along with my wedding packages! Click that contact button to get in touch and we can start planning the most magical elopement!

Dad lifts Mom up on the air as the jeep lights illuminate them from the back and kids kick up dust in Canonlands Moab UT

mother in Joyfolie blue dress cradles her child in stream in Moab, Utah park

road leading up to Colorado National monument

light peeking through Devil's Kitchen in Grand Junction, Colorado

outdoor menu at Alpenrose restaurant in Vail, Colorado

sun peeking from the top of a rock formation in Grand Junction, Colorado

family snuggles together and stares off in the distance in Canonlands Moab, Utah

family cuddles together with son on dad shoulds and off road jeep in the background in Canonlands Moab, Utah

close up of son's hands playing with a flower in Canonlands Moab, Utah

Blue Merle and Red Tri Australian Shepherd dogs on Topsail Beach, NC at sunset

Red Tri Australian Shepherd dog on Topsail Beach, NC at sunset

Summer thunderstorm rolls in over beach house in Topsail Beach, NC

field with barn on a moody, dark, cloudy and over cast Fall day at Deep Creek, MD

Deep Creek woods filled with fog on cool, crisp, Spring morning

walkway in Flume Gorge, White Mountains, New Hampshire

view from the top of Mt. Washington, New Hampshire

train tracks and field near White Mountains, New Hampshire

Waterfall in White Mountains, New Hampshire

Red Tri Australian Stephen in water White Mountains, New Hampshire

Blue Merle Australian Shepherd dog in water White Mountains, New Hampshire

Now if you are an animal lover like me, specifically a dog lover, then I know you want me to just get to the point and show you those adorable little pups already!

Bodhi and Maui are often the muses for my photos in the off-season and are my constant companions. They are part of my family and my heart. Because of this I understand the importance on including them in your photos. So if you are wondering "Can I bring my dog/cat/cow/chicken/horse/snake/all of the above".... the answer will always be a yes.

Blue Merle and Red Tri Australian Shepherd dogs on trail in White Mountains, New Hampshire

mother in Joyfolie blue dress sits on a rock with her feet in a stream and hands in hair at sunset in Moab, Utah

Places I've Been To & Upcoming Trips

Bar Harbor, Maine

White Mountains, New Hampshire

Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Deep Creek, Maryland

Erie, PA

Coopers Rock, West Virigina

Moab, UT and Grand Junction, Colorado

Jackson Hole, Wyoming (Sept/Oct 2024)

Yellowstone National Park (Sept/Oct 2024)

Bucket List

Cannon Beach

Bend, Orgeon

Sisters, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Mt. Rainier

Olympic National Forrest

Yosemite National Park

Sequoia National Park

Redwood National Park

Lake Tahoe

Joshua Tree

Zion Nation Park

testimonials

Pittsburgh bride and groom dip kiss with dry sparklers at The Harper Event Center reception

Rachael & Anthony

Grove City, PA

Mandie is the absolute best photographer we have ever worked with!

My husband and I have been through many photographers through our relationship and none of them have been as fantastic as Mandie! Not only is she amazing at what she does behind the lens but she also the sweetest soul and takes her time to get to know you and not just be your photographer but to be your friend too! We were SO lucky to have found her just a few months before our wedding and had the honor of having her be our wedding photographer! I will forever be choosing her to photograph any milestones in our family from now on! Nothing but positives to say about Mandie! Much much much love!

Pittsburgh maternity couple kiss during winter morning sunrise at Walled Garden at Melloon Park

Chelsea & Ryan

Pittsburgh, PA

Mandie is an amazing photographer. She helped us stay organized and dealt with our crazy family and wedding party in a way only she could do. She connected with us like we were old friends the first time we met her. Our wedding was during Covid and she was flexible when we had to postpone our reception until the next year. She did our engagement session, our small backyard wedding in 2020, and our reception in 2021.

Not only will you get someone that will make you feel comfortable and bring out the chemistry in the photos, but she is an extremely talented photographer. The only bad part is that you will have too many amazing pictures to choose from! She truly cares and it shows in her work.

We are excited to work with her soon for our maternity shoot and will continue to come back to her time and time again!

Pittsburgh couple walking on the quad at the Walled Garden at Mellon park for their engagement session

Kara & Nick

Greesnburg, PA

We came across Mandie when looking for a photographer for engagement photos and wedding. We are so happy that we chose to book with her, she exceeded our expectations by far and was so easy and helpful to work with! The quality of her work is top notch, I can’t recommend her enough!!