WEDDINGS
Our role is to preserve the quiet anticipation, joyful celebration, and meaningful moments of your wedding day in a way that feels natural, effortless, and true to you.
Natural, Refined, and Heartfelt Wedding Photography and Films for Couples Celebrating in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Laurel Highlands, & Deep Creek Lake, Maryland.
A Calm, Guided Wedding Experience
Together with my husband Chad, we approach every wedding with a calm and attentive presence. From planning support and timeline guidance to gentle direction during portraits, we help create a day that flows beautifully so you can stay fully present with the people around you.
Many couples tell us that working together feels less like “being photographed” and more like simply enjoying their wedding day while everything is thoughtfully documented.
The result is imagery that feels genuine, timeless, and deeply personal—photographs and films that allow you to relive not just how your wedding looked, but how it felt.
Rehearsal dinners are such a meaningful start to the wedding weekend. It’s a time for heartfelt toasts, laughter around the table, and quiet moments shared with the people who mean the most to you. We photograph the evening in a relaxed and unobtrusive way, capturing the connections, details, and emotions that make the beginning of your celebration so special.
rehearsal dinner
The Experience
The Experience
By the time your wedding day arrives, the celebration is already well underway. From the anticipation of the morning to the energy of the evening celebration, we document each moment as it naturally unfolds. Spending time with you throughout the weekend allows me to understand your people, your story, and the vision you’ve created—resulting in imagery that feels genuine, meaningful, and timeless.
wedding day
Your engagement session is a relaxed way for us to connect before the wedding day while creating beautiful portraits that reflect your relationship. Whether we’re exploring the mountains, walking along the river, or photographing somewhere meaningful to you, the experience is designed to feel natural and effortless. Many couples use these images for save-the-dates, their wedding website, and details throughout the celebration.
Engagement session
Long after the wedding day has passed, your photographs become part of your family’s story. An heirloom album allows you to relive the moments, emotions, and people who surrounded you on one of the most meaningful days of your life. Carefully designed and handcrafted, these albums turn your memories into something tangible—something you can hold, share with loved ones, and pass down for generations.
Your First Family Heirloom
Heirloom Albums
Heirloom Albums
"Carmen and Chad truly went above and beyond. Their passion, professionalism, and talent exceeded every expectation, and we’re so thankful to have had them capture one of the most important days of our lives."
-Chelsee, Bride
KIND WORDS
"Hiring Carmen May Photography was the best decision we made for our wedding day. Our friends, families, myself and my husband could not hold them in higher regards. I try to convince my husband daily we need more pictures just so we can work with them again!"
-Emilee, Bride
"Carmen from the start was very easy to work with. She responded quick and promptly to my first inquiry which is so appreciated...Carmen was above and beyond...I plan on working with Carmen May Photography for many more of the milestones and little moments in our lives."
-Christa Bride
After you fill out the contact form, your experience begins with a personalized consultation call where we’ll talk through your vision, your wedding day plans, and the moments that matter most to you. After our conversation, you’ll receive a custom proposal with thoughtfully recommended coverage and options designed to fit your celebration beautifully.
consultation call & Custom proposal
The full service experience
The Full Service Experience
Your engagement session is where the story begins. It’s a relaxed and guided experience that allows us to connect while creating natural, meaningful portraits that reflect your relationship.
We can photograph in the mountains, along scenic trails, at beautiful gardens, or at a location that feels special to you. These images often become favorites for save-the-dates, wedding websites, and welcome details throughout your celebration.
Engagement session
As your wedding day approaches, we’ll refine the details together—your timeline, portrait plans, lighting, and the meaningful moments you want captured. With years of experience photographing weddings, we’ll provide thoughtful guidance so your day flows naturally while every moment is documented with intention and care.
planning
Your wedding celebration often unfolds across an entire weekend. From welcome dinners and rehearsal gatherings to the excitement of getting ready and the full celebration of your wedding day, each moment is thoughtfully documented. Our approach is natural and unobtrusive, allowing your story to unfold while every meaningful moment is captured with care.
wedding weekend coverage
After your wedding, you’ll receive a beautifully curated online gallery that captures the heart and story of your celebration. For couples who value preserving their memories in a tangible way, we offer handcrafted albums and museum-quality frames designed to become timeless heirlooms for generations.
Delivery & Heirloom Artwork
Photography is the heart of every collection. From there, each couple receives a custom proposal thoughtfully designed around how they want their story told and preserved—whether through photography alone, combined photo and video coverage, an engagement session, or heirloom albums and custom frames carefully designed for your home. The result is a cohesive, elevated experience and a lasting way to preserve your memories with intention from start to finish.
Wedding Photography
Learn More About the Wedding Collections
View More Wedding Galleries
Enjoy a seamless, all-in-one experience with our wedding photography and films. Chad, our talented videographer, thoughtfully captures the emotion, details, and unforgettable moments of your day, creating a story you’ll want to relive again and again. Videography is available alongside our wedding photography collections, ensuring every moment is preserved beautifully. Explore some of our recent films below to see how we bring love stories to life on screen.
Wedding Highlight Films
Let's Work Together
Your wedding photography experience should feel seamless, relaxed, and thoughtfully supported from beginning to end. From engagement sessions and timeline guidance to heirloom albums and curated galleries, every element is designed to preserve your celebration with care and intention.
• Photography and films by a husband-and-wife team
• Engagement session to celebrate this season of your life
• Timeline guidance for a relaxed wedding day
• Sneak peek images shortly after your celebration
• A curated online gallery for sharing and downloads
• Heirloom albums and artwork designed to last for generations
About
We’re Chad and Carmen, a husband-and-wife photography and videography team based in the scenic Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. Guided by natural light, authentic moments, and the beauty of the outdoors, we create images and films that are refined and deeply personal.
As a team, we bring complementary strengths—Carmen captures the heart of every moment through photography, while Chad crafts films that tell your story with emotion and elegance. Together, we guide our couples and families through every step of their experience and capturing joyful, unscripted moments you’ll treasure forever.
Carmen & Chad
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