EMILY PASTRANA | PITTSBURGH PHOTOGRAPHER

Am I the photographer for you? Let’s find out! I’m Emily (you can call me Em!) & I am a wedding, motherhood, & branding photographer here in Pittsburgh, PA. I’d describe my style as honest, artistic, & emotional. A mix between true documentarian, editorial, & natural prompting. My photos are true to color with subtle notes of nostalgia through tones & textures. I believe in love stories of every kind 🌈 I will hype you the f*ck up (I curse sometimes, too). I’ll cry during your vows. I’ll keep you organized while helping you remain calm so you can just enjoy yourself. I’ll be your comic relief when you need it. I’ll squeeze you tight before I leave for the day. There aren’t many things I wouldn’t do for you on your biggest day. I have applied boob tape (many times). I’ve carried ice packs so the groom could stick them into his suit to cool off between photos on a hot day. I’ve taken the bride’s chewed gum & stuck it in my bag because she didn’t know what to do with it. …..& that’s just the start of it. All of this is to say that on your day, my sole purpose is to be there for you. That’s how the photos come to life. That’s how I document your moments authentically & with heart. To treat you & yours like you’re mine. To get to know you so well that photographing together feels intuitive & easy. Never stressful. So, am I the photographer for you? If you think I might be, click the link in my bio. I can’t wait to help tell your story 💛 wedding photographer | engaged | documentarian | storytelling | journalistic | nostalgic | lovers | Pittsburgh | presets | Lightroom | editing | authentic | love

It was time to reintroduce myself with some color 🩷🧡💚HELLO, I’m Logan. Photographer, videographer, editor, sales woman, social media manager, secretary, owner, ETC. of Logan’s Lightroom LLC. Documenting your memories in photo + video brings me so much joy. Engagements, marriages, growing families, all of it. I love what I do, and I am so grateful the Lord has put me in a position to capture it all for so many lovely clients. So whether you’re getting married, achieving a milestone, celebrating a birthday, starting/growing your family, or simply want your current phase of life documented, I’m here to do it with a mix of digital photo + video, 35mm film, Super 8 film, and 90s camcorder style video. So here’s to so much goodness in 2026, and so many answered prayers. Thank you to @triciacoronamua and @em__powering for making me feel so beautiful! 💗

I’m just somebody’s mother who’s also really missing her own. I’ve found more light in parenting my girls than I thought I’d ever get after losing my mom. I also cried uncontrollably just this past Tuesday because I needed her & she isn’t here. Like most people, I’m constantly living under the “two things are true” mantra. Motherhood seems to bring out this mantra even more! You may carry sadness and hope today. Grief and gratefulness. Joy and fatigue. It’s all okay. I also know that being their mom is by far the greatest joy of my life. I can’t believe I get to love them forever. Whatever it is for you today - I love ya. Happy Mother’s Day 💛

POV: you won’t let a rainy day get in the way of your love 🌧️ 💛 Wedding photographer | Pittsburgh wedding | documentarian | bride | authentic love | true to color | editing | lightroom | lovers | groom | photos | Pennsylvania | engaged | engagement photos

M + T’s absolutely perfect day. What made it perfect? The fact that there was no moment where they were sweating the small things…or even the big things. The clouds opened and the rain started as they exchanged vows and they just giggled all the more. After they said “I do,” Tyler paused, in the rain, to stop his watch at the moment they made it official 😭 Maggie instantly said she wanted to take her shoes off and jump in the puddles during “sunset” photos. They shared cake with their goodest boy, Oso. Maggie’s siblings rallied around her so beautifully. Tyler pulled out ticket stubs, old drawings, & other beautiful memories from their relationship during their private vows. And not only did Maggie have mine + David’s wedding song on her cocktail hour playlist, she fully made me stop working & sing All Too Well [10 minute version!!!!] with her to close the night. They love each other so honestly & without reservation. They are thoughtful. They are funny as all heck. They have great taste in music…& my goodness I just feel so lucky to have been a part of it. Photo: @em__powering w/ @harleyjoyphotography Venue: @soldiersandsailorsevents Coordinator: @kbcoordination Florals: @maloneflowershop Lighting: @eflighting Dress: @onewhitelane Photobooth: @pixandcompany Hair + Makeup: @luxebridespgh DJ: @premierweddingdjs_pgh Signage: @calligrabresignco Wedding photographer | Pittsburgh wedding | documentarian | bride | authentic love | true to color | editing | lightroom | lovers | groom | photos | Pennsylvania

with love, the reillys 💌

C + J ☀️ This job never feels like “work” when a couple loves each other as much as these two do. They shared a first touch with private vows & they were both overcome with emotion the second they were in each other’s presence. Before they even said a word. Julian seeing Christina walk down the aisle will live rent-free in my mind forever 🥹 I feel so lucky to have captured their love story & will be cheering them on every step of the way as the rest unfolds 💛 Photo: @em__powering w/ @ameliamarie.photography Video: @one.onlymedia Florals: @rosebud.floral Dress: @bridalbeginning Tux: @tophadtuxedo Bridesmaid dresses: @azaziebridal Makeup: @rc.glam.pgh Hair: keelys beauty salon Venue: @soldiersandsailorsevents DJ: @djspillz Wedding photographer | Pittsburgh wedding | documentarian | bride | authentic love | true to color | editing | lightroom | lovers | groom | photos | Pennsylvania

Got to sneak into @studiorowpgh over the weekend & let me tell you friends, @rachelrowland delivered on one heck of a space 🤌🏼 I can’t wait to show you all the photos from this session! Go create some art! I already have my next session there on the books 🎉 Photographer | Pittsburgh photographer | branding photos | small business owner | branding photography | studio photography | |wedding photographer | documentarian

…a little more wind than we bargained for, but goodness did we have fun ❄️ Wedding photographer | documentary style | journalistic | visual storytelling | love | authentic love | Pittsburgh | pgh photographer | lovers | true to color

mom + dad loading 💛 Motherhood | mom life | photographer | mom | documentarian | journalistic | authentic | family | lifestyle | newborn | pregnancy | maternity |

let’s talk about the motherhood package 💕 the photo collection that captures your entire journey from announcement, maternity, newborn, and the first year 🥹 this package documents the most precious time all while saving you hundreds of dollars. My background as a birth doula + pelvic floor physical therapist & most importantly, a mom, makes these images some of my absolute favorite to capture. I take a limited number of these per year, so feel welcome to inquire at the link in my bio to see if your due date fits my calendar this year 💛 Motherhood | mom life | photographer | mom | documentarian | journalistic | authentic | family | lifestyle | newborn | pregnancy | maternity

Warm weather days at willowbrook >>> Associate shot for bestie @stone.field_photography for her GORGEOUS sister’s wedding day 🥹 wedding photographer | engaged | documentarian | storytelling | journalistic | nostalgic | lovers | Pittsburgh | presets | Lightroom | editing | authentic | love