As the lead photographer behind Carmen May Photography, I’ve spent more than a decade photographing weddings and growing families, and I still love that every story I get to document is completely different. I’m drawn to beautiful light, genuine connection, and the little moments happening in between, while also giving you the direction you need to feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.

I’m based in Farmington, in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, where the mountains, rivers, changing seasons, and natural beauty have deeply influenced the way I photograph. Together with my husband, Chad, I photograph couples and families throughout the Laurel Highlands, Pittsburgh, and beyond, creating natural, timeless photographs and heartfelt films that preserve not only how these seasons looked, but how they felt.

Hi, I'm Carmen

Wedding photographer & videographer in Pittsburgh PA

Nemacolin wedding photographer & videographer in Farmington PA

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I’ve been an artist for as long as I can remember, and photography eventually became the perfect combination of everything I love: creativity, beautiful light, meaningful stories, and connecting with people. More than a decade later, one of my favorite parts of this work is seeing the same couples and families return as their lives grow and change. As a wife and mom of two girls myself, I understand even more now just how quickly these seasons pass and why the photographs become more meaningful with time.

I have a serious sweet tooth and can never resist a perfectly baked chocolate chip cookie! Beyond that, I have a deep love for travel—especially to national parks and historic sites. Acadia National Park holds a special place in our hearts as the location of our own intimate wedding, and Gettysburg will always be a favorite, marking our very first getaway together. These meaningful places have become part of our story and continue to inspire us to capture heartfelt, timeless memories for the couples and families we are honored to work with.

Before pursuing professional photography, I spent the first two years of my career as a graphic designer for a ski company in Utah. Those design skills now play a key role in editing and perfecting the images we create for our clients, ensuring every photo is carefully crafted. Each winter, I dream of snowboarding adventures—and I look forward to the day I can share that passion with our daughters.

One of the best parts of this business is getting to work alongside my husband, Chad. He joins me for weddings as a second photographer or videographer, bringing his own creative eye and easygoing personality to the experience. After years of working together, we know how to anticipate what the other needs and move through a wedding day as a team, allowing us to document your celebration from different perspectives while giving you one cohesive experience.

Chad is a devoted dad who loves kayaking, getting lost in a great book, following combat sports, and spending time outdoors with our family. He's easygoing, dependable, and usually the person who can make anyone feel comfortable within a few minutes of meeting him.

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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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