Jill and Joe - The Wedding!

OK, so right before we left for vacation, we had one more wedding to shoot! Jill and Joe's day finally arrived August 16 and it was totally worth the wait! God smiled down with his sunshine and puffy clouds. They were surrounded by their loving families and friends as well. Jill put sooo much thought and planning into this day. There were so many great details to capture!

Earlier this year, Jill and Joe had a great engagement session @ Schenley Park.

I knew the wedding would be amazing. I could not wait to be there for them. It was a very colorful day that went off perfectly! They are now enjoying two weeks in Hawaii! I begged to be the honeymoon photographer, but they wanted to be alone... Imagine that! LOL.

Here are a few images and the reception slideshow we ran. See you two soon! Enjoy.

This is one of my favorite bridal portraits ever! Jill was so happy to be marrying Joe!


The Dashingly Handsome Groom


Jill snagging a kiss from her neice


The Processional


A moment by the fountain on Duquesne University Campus


First Dance


Joe Cuttin it up


Reception Slideshow (Click on it to play)


Jennifer Palermo - Makeup Artist
Duquesne University Chapel - Ceremony
Pittsburgh Marriott North - Reception
Carrie Powell - Flowers
All Pro USA - Entertainment
Oakmont Bakery - Cake
David Burke Photographers Duquesne University Chapel Wedding - Pittsburgh Marriott North Wedding

Out of the Office :-)

Just a quick FYI. I will be out of the office until Monday August 25. I have very limited email and phone access as well. I will return calls/emails as soon as I can. Thank you!

David

Shannon and Peter - The Wedding!

I traveled down to the Washington DC area this past weekend. I documented the wedding of Shannon and Peter! I traveled earlier this year for their engagement. When I met them, it was very obvious how important they are to each other. Their wedding was no different! They were both overjoyed to be marrying each other. It was so awesome ;-)

I had two of my friend and fellow photographers from the area assist and shoot with me. Peter Bang and Armin Defiesta are two fantastic people and photographers as well. I can't thank them enough for helping me out.

Coordinator: Breathe Events
Location: Whitehall Manor
Florist: Growing Wild Floral Company
Entertainment: Kirkabee DeeJays


Shannon, Peter and Family. Thank you so much for having us there and your hospitality! We cannot wait to show you all of the amazing images we captured throughout the day. Enjoy your honeymoon!

Here are a few quick picks:
Ceremony


A little moment on the swing


First Dance


Look at the cake pieces falling! Peter was into it. You should have seen the next image!


Shannon and her father


The sendoff complete with sparklers


Click here or push play (below) for the slideshow we ran at the reception.


David Burke Wedding Photographer - Whitehall Manor Wedding

Charlotte and Ted's Wedding!

I headed up to the Buhl Mansion on Saturday, for Charlotte and Ted's wedding. Once I stepped onto the property of the Mansion, I knew that it was a perfect fit for these two. Upon arriving I was greeted by the wonderful staff of the Buhl and led into see where Charlotte and her girls were getting ready. It was so exciting to walk into the room ;-) You could feel all of the positive energy swirling around, so it was impossible not to smile!

Once I was settled in, I took a tour of the Mansion to find some locations for portraits and detail shots. Opportunities were everywhere! Shortly, my friend Greg arrived and was off shooting some details of the venue.

Saturday turned out to be a gorgeous day for the most part. We were blessed with a teeny shower during the outdoor ceremony that was handled with grace and smiles. See the slideshow for some umbrella pics!

Charlotte and Ted are a beautiful couple and I am happy to have them as my friends. I love my job and am so grateful for all of my clients/friends that I get to share with. Enjoy your honeymoon!

In the meantime here are a few images and a slideshow that we ran at the reception.






Once again, Bethel Bakery sculpted a beautiful and tasty cake!






I will leave you with this photo. We decided to take a quick trip around the house and create some portraits. We couldn't resist having extra fun. This image really captures who Ted and Charlotte are! You guys rule!! LOL


CLICK HERE FOR SLIDESHOW

Buhl Mansion Wedding David Burke Photographers

Angela and TJ get married!!

You may remember Angela and TJ from their Engagement Shoot Last Summer. Time goes by so quickly! It was so great to see them again.

They were blessed with a perfect day for their wedding. I had Beth and Jen with me for this event and I am so glad they were. There were approximately 500 guests! The day went by without a glitch and everyone had a wonderful time.

Angela and TJ are such a fun loving couple. It is so obvious why they are loved by so many! I want to thank Angela, TJ and their families for having us there and providing all of the hospitality.

The Wedding was held at the Immaculate Conception church in Washington, PA, which is a beautiful church. We then hit Mt. Washington for some photos and onto Sheraton Station Square.

Every detail was carefully planned and executed. The vendor choices were perfect!

Bethel Bakery provided the cake and goodies
The Buffet Man, Tom Watt provided the entertainment
The Grand Victorian provided all of the flowers and arrangements

Here area a few of my favorite shots as well as a link to the reception slideshow. Enjoy!




Beth saw this opportunity for a GREAT Portrait of Angela. I love this shot!


TJ and his boys plus BLING. The man on the left is Tyler Reed from Penn State and the Chicago Bears!


This is my personal favorite image that I captured... I love the moments right before the bride and her father walk down the aisle.


Jen followed up with this Killer processional shot!





Some Mt. Washington Fun.




This guy was having way too much fun, for me not to blog him. Thank you for this priceless moment!


David Burke Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - Sheraton Station Square Wedding

Adrienne and Chris - Wedding

I just got home from a fantastic wedding! You will remember Adrienne and Chris from their engagement session. Today was their wedding and it was beautifully planned. It was also executed without a hitch.

Today I had Beth and Kristen with me to assist/shoot. We had so much fun :-)

I met Adrienne and Chris through Rebekah and Ryan (married October 13, 2007) so I knew it would be a great wedding. Their families are wonderful. It is so nice to see the love and connections with them. It was a joy to see so many familiar faces again.

The wedding ceremony took place at Ruthfred Luthern and the reception was at Southpointe Golf Club. We made a quick stop on the course to take some photos and have some fun. It definitely paid off.

Thank you Adrienne and Chris for such a wonderful time! Enjoy the honeymoon and we will talk when you get back!

Enjoy the images.
Love this shot on the way to some formals


Adrienne is so elegant!


Chris is cool :-)


Rings with the Macro


Adrienne's Uncle walked her down the aisle


Candid from Beth!


Candid from Kristen!


Kristen saw these Good Times! (This is for you Kenny Kim!)


Clean. Simple. Portrait.


Chris loving his bride!


Thanks to Beth for Grabbing this LOVELY shot!


Shot this with the 85 1.4 wide open Available Light. I love this lense.


This little guy was rockin all day. So happy!


Florist: Pete Donati & Sons
Entertainment: Entertainment Unlimited (Dean Connor)
Cake: Bethel Bakery

David Burke Pittsburgh Wedding Photographer - Southpointe Golf Club Weddings

Thank you Buns!

Kenny Kim and I had an incredible day yesterday! We are exhausted and on the way to the airport now! I gotta get home to my wife and kiddos for Father's Day! Maybe I can relax??? LOL

I don't have images ready for posting yet, but Kenny posted up a few, check them out.

Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there!

Blog Slacker.

OK, I admit it. I am a Blog Slacker. I will be back in full force soon. We are so busy shooting & working on the new studio. It is all going to be worth it. In the meantime, Here is one of my favorite recent shots.

It doesn't get more timeless than moments like these. I love my job!

Lots of exciting things going on...

Hi all! I am sorry I have not updated in so long. We have been super busy on a number of projects here. One is HUGE and I cannot wait to share.

In the meantime, I have been shooting tons and meeting a lot of wonderful people. I will be updating the blog with some images soon, but I have to run for now.

But I can't leave you without any images, so check this out and then be sure to check my friend Heather Lahtinen's Blog for more. I shot a beautiful wedding with her on Saturday and as usual we had a wonderful time! She is awesome! This is an image I created that she posted on her blog.

And, if you get the opportunity to shoot with friends, DO IT. Enjoy It. You will grow.

Karyn & Chip Wedding - Contest Winners!

This past Saturday, my assistant, Jamie and I traveled to West Virginia to document the wedding of Karyn and Chip! Karyn and Chip were the winners of our Free Wedding Photography Contest. It could not have went any smoother! There was so much love and great relationships going on throughout the day. Karyn and Chip are so in love and were such a pleasure to work with.

Karyn's sister could not attend, because she is on bedrest due to a pending due date for her baby. They had a live webcam set up for her to view the ceremony and afterwards, Karyn and Chip got to talk to them via the webcam. Technology is sweet ;-)

I am so happy that we got to meet them and that they were the winners! It was a wonderful day and I will always cherish this day. Thank you Karyn, Chip and Families for having such a great day!

Carnegie Music Hall - Wedding

Hello everyone!

This past Saturday I had the pleasure of shooting a wedding at the Carnegie Music Hall with two of my great friends, Joanne Bartone and Heather Lahtinen. If you haven't checked them out, be sure to do so. They are such wonderful people and fantastic photographers.

Joanne called upon us to assist her on this fabulous wedding.

I put together a little slideshow of some of my favorite captures of the day. I LOVE being a second/third shooter. I get to play a bit. This wedding allowed me to be completely Organic and capture everything realtime, just the way I love it.

This wedding was filled with great people, fabulous details, excellent location and was topped off with an after party, complete with a Martini Bar and hand rolled cigar table. So cool!!!

Please check out the show and let me know what you think! To see it BIG Click Here

CONTEST: FREE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY!

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Details:
1. Please email stories and recent photo to info@davidburkephoto.com with subject of Free Wedding Photography 2008 (Wedding can take place anywhere in the United States)
2. Couples must have date and location selected for wedding already (subject to our availability as well)
3. Package includes 8 hours wedding day coverage, 20 page 10x10 Leather Album, Online Hosting of Images, travel expenses and a DVD of High Resolution Digital Negatives (once your album is delivered)
4. Our panel of judges will go through the stories and vote. Most votes for the couple wins.
5. ENTRIES IN BY MONDAY 1/14/2008
6. WINNER ANNOUNCED MONDAY 1/28/2008

Good Luck, God Bless and spread the word!!!


Good Luck and God Bless!

Laura and Mark - the wedding

Still behind on blogging, but wanted to get this last wedding of the year (for us) up there!
Saturday we shot the wedding of Laura and Mark. What a gorgeous day. Laura and Mark were married at St. Bernards in Mt. Lebanon and had their reception at the Heinz History Center. What a stellar location for a reception! All in all the day was wonderful. Thank you Laura and Mark for having us along to document the day. Enjoy your honeymoon!

Here are some favs and a link to the reception slideshow.

David Burke and Kenny Kim

While shooting Nicole and Blaine's wedding, in Charleston last week, Kenny and I decided we wanted to make a little video of our adventures. This was the INTENTION. However, we were so busy shooting and having fun, that we never shot any more video! I guess we need to hire someone to bring along and do this sometime...

Here is the intro to our intentions.

Nicole and Blaine in Charleston!

What a weekend! We had an incredible trip to Charleston, SC for Nicole and Blaine's wedding. We could not have asked for a better group of people to spend our time with. My good friend and great photographer, Kenny Kim, accompanied me on this adventure. I could go on and on about this weekend, but I am now trying to catch up :-). I will sum it up with Wow! Nicole and Blaine both come from very good families, that are very loving and welcoming. We were blown away with the hospitality. Thank you everyone!

I also want to thank Corrine and Nick George for the referral! It was great to see you again too (Kenny snapped a shot of the three of us below).

OK, onto the pictures and HERE for the Slideshow.






















Corrine, Nick and some really smiley guy!

Quick Image Post from the wedding

We have a few moments to put somethings together and had to take advantage of our wireless connection :-) Here is Nicole at the Salon.

Out of the Office

Hey there!  I just wanted to give you a heads up and let you know that I will be out of the office for the next few days.  I am headed to Charleston, SC for a destination wedding!  It should be a wonderful event.  Nicole and Blaine are a great couple and I can't wait to spend the weekend with them.  I am bringing my good friend, Kenny Kim, to second shoot and have fun with!  Kenny spent last weekend in the Bahamas!  He is loving it.

I will have limited access to email, if there is anything urgent, please email my office manager, Erin, at erinschumacher@davidburkephoto.com.  She is the best!

Until next time....

Shelly and Chris get married!

You may remember Shelly and Chris from their engagement session this past summer. Well this past weekend they got married and got married in style!
We had a beautiful October day! This weather we have been blessed with is incredible!

We started and finished the day at the Southpointe Hilton Garden Inn. This is a great venue and very close to home for me (so I like it a lot!). The details of the day were very carefully planned. Shelly had these Pink Lights installed for the reception. They added so much ambience to the party. Little details like this really make a difference.

Thank you Shelly, Chris and Families for having us there with you. We wish you the best and have an awesome time in Cabo! Talk to you soon.

Here is a link to the reception slideshow.

Here are some images from the day!
















My Assistant, Jen, Captured this wonderful image! Thank you Jen!

Rebekah and Ryan - the wedding

After working a great wedding on Friday, with my friends Heather Lahtinen and Joanne Bartone (see Heather's Blog for some pics!), I headed out for another great wedding on Saturday, with my assistant Jen.

Rebekah and Ryan (engagment pics here) tied the knot on Saturday in beautiful fashion. We started at Rebekah's parent's home and went to the Church in Bethel Park to get some of the story with the guys. After the ceremony I jumped on the Trolley and rode down to the Pittsburgh Athletic Association with the Bridal Party. We had a blast ;-)

The reception was awesome, with a special DJ coming up from Louisville, KY. I asked for his card and he said, "I love doing this, but I won't be coming back up here to Pittsburgh anytime soon." haha. Lugging all of the equipment was no easy task. He was wonderful though.

Rebekah and Ryan and family, thank you so much for the great moments. We captured so many. Enjoy these few sneak peaks to hold you over.

Jen grabbed this great ring shot.


Getting ready (our good friend Holly is doing Rebekah's hair)


The Groom


Getting the dress on


The Bride


What a Cutie


Proud moment


The Trolley


Captured by the Paparazzi


First dance


Father and Daughter (I love this image)


These boys are doing the 'Superman'


Here is their mother and aunt Rebekah's reactions.

Christie and Jason

Saturday we headed up to St. Vincent's College (where the Steelers hold Training camp :-) ) for Christie and Jason's wedding. For October, it was HOT!! We are not complaining though, because it was gorgeous. They could not have picked a better day to get married. They held their reception at the Pittsburgh Marriott. You may remember their engagement session here.

Everything was gorgeous. The dresses, the flowers, the Hummer Limo, the cake & the food was delicious! They were surrounded by so many friends and family that really loved to dance. Christie had the best Bridal dance I have witnessed! It was so much fun packed into such a short period of time. She was dancing with her two fathers when Jason finally broke his way through the crowd (see the last picture).

I would also like to thank my assistant, Beth for helping me out. She did a great job :-)

Thank you Christie and Jason for having us along! We had a great day and will talk to you soon!

Here are some snaps:

Karen and Ray - the Wedding

Saturday we shot the wedding of Karen and Ray. You may remember their spring engagement session.

What an incredible day we had! It was a beautiful September day, which also happened to be my wife's (Bridget) birthday! She was actually in Orlando, FL for the annual MOPS meeting. She is on the steering commitee for the MOPS group at our church. So happy Birthday to my B! I love you!!!

Back to the wedding. We started at La Pomponnee in Mt. Lebanon. What a wonderful Spa and Salon. We had a blast shooting there. Then we headed over to Ray's to grab some getting ready shots of the guys. They were married at St. Bernards Church in Mt. Lebanon. This is an absolutely beautiful church.

Quick sidenote, their ceremony was at 2PM and my good friend and fellow photographer, Heather Lahtinen was shooting a 4PM ceremony there! What are the chances? We got to run into each other briefly and snapped a shot of each other in action. How fun! I will post my shot of her down below.

After the ceremony we headed to Molly Brannigans where Karen and Ray first met. Fun times!

Finally we headed to the fabulous Bella Sera where Nick coordinated a killer event. This place is off the hook gorgeous. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is perfect for a wedding. Obviously Karen and Ray did their homework on vendors and locations. Great Job!

Thanks to my assistant, Jen for helping me out all day too! To Karen, Ray and family. Thank you all for the wonderful day and hospitality. God Bless you all and best of luck! We will talk soon.

This is the way to the Reception Slideshow.

Here are some snaps:










The one and only, Heather Lahtinen. She is about 1 month behind Bridget in her pregnancy! That makes her about 6 months. Congratulations to her, Craig and big sister to be, Ella!










Jen grabbed this beautiful shot.

Jamie and Doug - Wedding

Sunday September 9, was the wedding of Jamie and Doug. We had a fun engagement session in South Park, which you can see here.

All I can say is Wow. Their ceremony and reception were held at the beautiful and intimate, Hyehold Restaurant. Such a beautiful venue for an intimate affair. The grounds and the architecture inside are fabulous. If you are ever planning a small wedding, I highly recommend checking the Hyehold!

Back to Jamie and Doug. These two are hilarious. Always smiling and laughing together. It was such a joy to capture the two of them together. Their wedding was extremely unique and elegant. The details were very unique and the cupcakes, in place of a wedding cake were fantabulous! Vanilla Pastry Studio created the cupcakes, and according to the post-gazette, they are the best in town! I concur.

Thank you Jamie and Doug for letting us be a part of the fun. We had an awesome time and look forward to showing you the end results! Have fun on your long trip.

Click here for the reception slideshow.

Here are a few more pics:

Megan and Gary Wedding

Megan and Gary were married on Saturday September 8. You will remember them from their e-session here. They are also the fun couple that agreed to be in our little promo video here (Click on 'David shooting an Engagement Session).

The day was awesome! Megan got ready at her parents home on Mt. Washington. It is a truly incredible place. The lighting alone is perfect. I even said that I would like to rent out a room for my natural light shoots with kids and seniors. haha

Megan and Gary are such fun loving people. This goes for their families as well. They both light up a room, when they walk in. They continually have ear to ear smiles. This is even accentuated, when they are together! Every detail was perfect and the day flowed flawlessly. They were married at the Trinity Cathedral in downtown Pittsburgh and the reception was held at the Duquesne Club. (which happens to be the largest private club in the country!)

Thank you guys so much for trusting in us to document your day. I know you will LOVE the results. We had so much fun and look forward to seeing you again. Have a great trip!

Click here for the reception slideshow:

Here are a few images:

Heather and Mike - Wedding

Before we head off to the beach, for a long awaited family vacation, I want to post about the wedding I shot today. Heather and Mike were married today, August 3, 2007. You will remember them from their engagement shoot.

It was a HOT one today, all around. The Bride and Groom made it extra Hot ;-). They were married at Heinz Chapel and the reception was at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association. The wedding was extra special because they both wrote their own vows. Talk about touching! There was not a dry eye in the place. They are so cute together!

Once we got to the reception, The one and only Jeremy Ganss, was cranking out the best tunes! If you need a DJ, look no further. He is incredible. I said to him, 'You are not a DJ, but an Artist!' I truly mean it, check him out.

The reception was really unique because dinner was not served. It was filled with tasty deserts and a beautiful wedding cake by, Cakes by Cheryl. Again an excellent vendor choice when you are looking for a beautiful and delicious wedding cake.

Thank you Heather and Mike, as well as all of your family and friends, for welcoming me and having me along for the day. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Enjoy your honeymoon!

See ya'll when we get back from vacation!!!

Enjoy.

Brooke and Michael Get Married!

You remember Brooke and Michael from our rainy, but Awesome, Washington DC engagement shoot. Well back then we said No Rain for the wedding!! We were blessed, however prepared! There was a big purchase of polka dot umbrellas, just in case. Awesome!

We had a beautiful day on Saturday and had a great time. I had my assistant, Jen, come along with me on this wedding and she did a wonderful job! Thank you for all of your help!

Brooke and Michael are such a sweet, sincere couple who are very much in love. The details were beautiful. So much thought and heart went into them all. We even saw Brooke's christening gown. So sweet. They were married at St. Louis de Marillac church in Upper St. Clair. The reception was held at the Radisson Greentree.

The flowers were done by the amazing Tutto Bella Florist. Amy and her team always do and amazing job!

We wish you too a long and happy marriage! Have fun on the honeymoon and we will talk soon. Thank you for having us!

Crystal and Ryan

This past weekend's wedding was a special one for our family. Bridget's cousin, Crystal, was married to Ryan at South Hills Assembly of God and the reception followed at the Bradley House. It is always a joy to document family affairs, because everyone is relaxed with the camera. It was great to have Bridget's family together for fun and celebration. We all had a blast! The wedding was fantastic and the day was absolutely perfect. This unseasonable cool, but beautiful July weather is incredible.

We started the day at Grandma's house (Crystal and Ryan live in Florida) while the girls got ready. Crystal had her mother as her maid of honor and Grandma gave her away. It was very touching for everyone. Ryan's best man was his buddy, Adam and Ryan's daughter Emily, was the flower girl. A very small bridal party which makes coordinating formal shots, very simple :-).

After the wedding, we stopped for some shots at Jefferson Memorial (always a beautiful backdrop). Onto the reception after that. The party was great! Everyone was Dancing and having a great time. At one point, Crystal & Bridget's cousin, Danny, got up and sang Young M.C.'s 'Bust A Move.' It was awesome! You will see him in action, below.

Thanks everyone for having me along! Thanks to my buddy Trevar for assisting and shooting with me!!

Enjoy!

Crystal doing Grandma's makeup


Crystal zippin up mom