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Natural, Timeless Photography & Films for Weddings and Families | pittsburgh Pa

Weddings & Engagements

MATERNITY, NEWBORN, FAMILY SESSIONS

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Available for weddings and family sessions in the laurel highlands, Pittsburgh, Deep Creek Lake MD, Morgantown wv, and Fairmont wv.

where authentic moments meet elevated experience

As a husband and wife photo + video team, we craft luminous, true-to-life imagery that feels effortless and deeply meaningful. From engagement sessions to weddings and family milestones, we guide you through a personalized, stress-free experience—so you can be fully present while we preserve every intentional moment.

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elevated and timeless Wedding Films Crafted From Your Story

Pittsburgh, PA | Elevated, Natural & Timeless Photography & Cinematic Films for Weddings & Families Elegant, heartfelt imagery for couples and families seeking a deeply intentional experience from milestones to celebrations.

For couples:
We specialize in elevated, natural, and timeless wedding photography and cinematic films. From morning preparations to the last dance, we capture authentic moments with care and intention. Based in the Laurel Highlands, we serve couples throughout Pittsburgh and beyond, photographing elegant city venues as well as scenic estates and historic locations like Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, The Grayson House, The Historic Summit Inn Resort, and The Barn at Fallingwater. Whether your celebration is city-centered or surrounded by nature, we document curated ceremonies, reception details, real florals, and heartfelt moments, creating imagery and films you’ll treasure forever.

For families:
For families who want more than just images, we offer an intentional, guided photography experience that celebrates your milestones. From maternity and newborn sessions to family portraits and first birthdays, we help you plan your session, select wardrobes, and create timeless images that will live in your home. Curated albums, wall art, and framed photographs ensure your memories are preserved and treasured for generations.

the experience

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"They truly made our dream wedding photos come to life...booking Carmen May Photography was one of the best decisions we made during the wedding planning process"
- Jordan

"From our first family photos, maternity, newborn, and now family of four they have always made us feel at ease and picture taking fun. We love all of our photos and will treasure them forever."
- Emily

"The pictures from our engagement session and our wedding turned out amazing. We had so many stunning photos from each session...Her photos have a soft romantic feel that is truly breathtaking!"
- Heather

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About

We are Chad and Carmen, a husband-and-wife photography and videography duo rooted in the scenic Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. Guided by nature, natural light, and authentic connections, we craft refined, timeless imagery for couples and families who value a deeply intentional experience. Every wedding and family session is curated with care, producing images and films that resonate with elegance and enduring emotion. Outside of our work, we draw inspiration from outdoor adventures and time with our daughters, infusing that same joy, presence, and intention into every moment we capture.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Carmen May Photography is a wedding and portrait photography and videography team based in Farmington, Pennsylvania, serving couples and families throughout the Laurel Highlands, Pittsburgh, Cheat Lake and Morgantown, West Virginia, and Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. We specialize in creating natural, timeless imagery and heirloom-quality artwork that captures the beauty, joy, and emotion of your most important moments. For weddings and engagements, we work with some of the region’s most exclusive venues, including Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Historic Summit Inn Resort, Fernstone Retreat, The Grayson House, and Pittsburgh-area favorites like Oakland, Sewickley, Fox Chapel, Wexford, Mount Lebanon, and Oakmont. For maternity, newborn, and family sessions, we photograph families throughout the Laurel Highlands and surrounding West Virginia and Pennsylvania areas, capturing authentic, joyful moments that become treasured memories.

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