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Bespoke photography & cinematic films — created by our husband‑and‑wife team for couples who want more than just photos.

Full-day wedding coverage — from getting ready through the reception and dancing, captured with natural light, elegant detail, and genuine emotion.

Engagement sessions — to build comfort and connection before your big day.

Heirloom albums, wall galleries, and prints — so your memories live beautifully in your home for generations.

We’re here to craft a beautiful, seamless wedding experience — combining refined, natural, and timeless imagery with thoughtful support, so you can breathe, celebrate, and simply be present.

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refined, natural, and timeless imagery & Films | Pittsburgh, PA

Welcome to Your Elevated Wedding Experience

Based in the heart of the Laurel Highlands, we proudly serve Pittsburgh, Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, and Morgantown and Fairmont, West Virginia — as well as destination-style weddings beyond.

The Pittsburgh Region — Elegant country clubs, historic mansions, botanical gardens, renowned museums, and beautifully curated venues.

The Laurel Highlands — Scenic estates and historic properties including Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, The Grayson House, The Barn at Fallingwater, Fernstone Retreat, The Historic Summit Inn, and Pinerock Farm.

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"They truly made our dream wedding photos come to life. They are not only amazing photographers, but great people as well...Booking Carmen May Photography was one of the best decisions we made during the wedding planning process...
Thank you so much Carmen May Photography for doing such an amazing job! Every time we look at our photos we will remember how amazing you were and we couldn’t thank you enough!" 
- Jordan

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

"Aside from the initial liking of her work, Carmen from the start was very easy to work with. She responded quick and promptly to my first inquiry which is so appreciated when you (the bride) are already overwhelmed with reaching out and contacting many other vendors...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

Our collections are thoughtfully designed to suit your vision, whether you’re planning a full wedding, an intimate elopement, or a micro celebration. Each includes expertly captured photography and cinematic films, engagement sessions, and heirloom albums to preserve your memories beautifully. We also offer tailored options for additional coverage and videography, ensuring your story is documented with care and intention from start to finish.

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

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Enjoy a seamless, all-in-one experience with our wedding photography and cinematic 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.

Cinematic Wedding Films

Elevated & Natural Wedding Photography & Cinematic Films | Pittsburgh PA

Our Proposal sessions are designed to preserve the excitement and love of your engagement. From candid reactions to joyful celebration, we create images and films you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Engagements

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Reserve your Engagement session when you book a wedding collection and enjoy a personalized experience that celebrates your love story. These sessions capture natural, timeless images you’ll treasure for years to come.

OUR PROCESS:

Inquiry & Chat: You fill out a simple form, we jump on a call, and we begin custom‑planning your photography and film experience.

Secure & Plan: We lock in your date with our agreement and retainer, then send you our wedding planning guide and questionnaire so we understand your vision.

Celebrate Your Day: From carefully anticipating every detail to quietly capturing the big moments, we’re beside you so you can enjoy the day—fully present.

Relive & Display: After your wedding, we deliver genuine, timeless images and a cinematic highlight film; we also help you select albums and wall art so your story lives on beautifully.

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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, timeless, and deeply personal.

As a team, we bring complementary strengths—Carmen captures the heart of every moment through photography, while Chad crafts cinematic 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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Natural, Romantic Wedding Photography & Films for Engaged Couples in the Laurel Highlands & pittsburgh

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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