Outdoor Wedding Photos in Johnstown PA
Johnstown might not have as many wedding venues as it’s Pittsburgh neighbor, but there’s still lots of beautiful places around the flood city to take great portraits on your wedding day. I was so excited when a friend of mine from church, Cassidy, contacted me at the end of April to see about photographing her brother’s wedding last weekend! It’s always so exciting when you can look forward to seeing some familiar faces during the wedding day, and by the time it was all planned, I got to add a few more friends to that list as well! Natalie, Cody, Cassidy and I met at the Commonplace Coffee House, where I do a lot of my client meetings, to talk about a lot of different things concerning their special day! It was really a unique opportunity for me to teach and guide them through the world of wedding photography, and it was so honoring that they leaned on my expertise for so much of their day including the timeline, photo ideas, the DJ and reception events, and more!
I arrived at the Greater Johnstown Fellowship Church early on their big day to ensure I had enough time to capture their sweet details while Natalie was away getting her makeup perfected! Her sweet lace tennis shoes were the perfect choice since she and her groom are about the same height, and her homemade bouquet and boutonnieres matched perfectly in their elegance and simplicity. When it came time to photograph the rings, Cody informed me that Natalie had never seen her wedding band, and it was a surprise!
During the ceremony, emotions were high as both families expressed excitement and so much love for Natalie and Cody. They chose some beautiful Christian music as a background for the candle lighting ceremony and presentation of roses to their parents. After the ceremony, we gathered up family members and got some great portraits under a beautiful archway decorated with tulle and twinkle lights. Everyone seemed to like my goof-ball tactics of getting the kiddos to laugh (and it always works on adults, too!)
From there, we headed to Greenhouse Park in Johnstown where the rock formations, greenery, open sky, and rushing river made for some unique and breathtaking backdrops. Everyone was so patient and accommodating as we worked to find the best light! I had the honor of driving the bride and groom to their reception at Anthony’s Restaurant in Johnstown where the DJ, my husband Brandon and his business partner Corydon , did a fantastic job of keeping the dance floor packed all night. We kicked things off with a sparkler exit and a killer sunset photo - I say killer because Cody dipped Natalie right into traffic on Scalp Avenue (hahahah just kidding! Kinda ;) )
I hope you enjoy the highlights of their special day!
