Heinz Chapel

I have an affinity for Heinz Memorial Chapel. My wife (she's the Pitt grad) and I were married there. Our wedding was on a Friday evening in October - the same weekend as the University of Pittsburgh's homecoming.

The timing couldn't have been better. Just as we were walking down the aisle at the end of the ceremony, a massive fireworks display for homecoming was set off. We all stood on the stairs of the chapel and took in the light show. Of course, I didn't deny it when asked if we planned the fireworks.

Here are a few photos from Nicole and Ryan's wedding at Heinz on Saturday evening:

Nicole in the dressing room downstairs before the ceremony:

Gothic grandeur in the nave of the chapel:

A photo in the archway on the stairs leading up to the choir loft is a Heinz Chapel classic:

The architecture of the place lends itself to black and white photography:

We had a lot of fun with separate photo sessions for the boys and girls before the ceremony. I'll post some photos from those in the coming days, so check back.

Joe

Kristin and Justin - Part 3

Here are a few more photos from Kristin and Justin's beautiful wedding:

If your wedding is at Heinz Chapel (click the link for a fascinating wikipedia entry), then you absolutely have got to walk over to the Mellon Institute for photos.

A couple of photos from the reception on the Gateway Clipper- things really got jumping!

GO PENS!!

Thanks again to Kristin and Justin for allowing me to photograph their wedding, and for being such gracious hosts.

Joe

Kristin and Justin, Part 2 - Heinz Chapel

Here are some more photos from Kristin and Justin's wedding last Saturday. The ceremony was at Heinz Chapel, which is one of the most beautiful places in Pittsburgh to have a wedding.

Both the bride and groom went to Pitt, so the Chapel is a special place for them - Kristin even has her name engraved in one of the stones in the walkway between Heinz and the Cathedral of Learning.











Oakland offers lots of possibilities when you're thinking about where to take formal photos. I'm about half way through editing this wedding, and will post some photos from the formals session outside of the Mellon Institute. Be sure to check back for the photos in the next couple of days.

Joe