Hi, hi! I'm Trista.
If you're here, chances are you're planning something big. A wedding, an engagement, senior portraits, a family session, or maybe a creative collaboration in Butler, Pittsburgh, or in Western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.
This is your official welcome to my corner of the internet, and I'm so glad you're here!
A Little About Me
For over 10 years, I've been photographing weddings, engagements, families, seniors, and creatives throughout Butler, Pittsburgh, and all of Western Pennsylvania and I still get butterflies every single session. That never gets old.
I'm obsessed with the real stuff: the belly laughs, the happy tears, the way you look at someone when you forget I'm even there. That's the kind of photo you'll want hanging on your walls in 20 years not a stiff, cookie-cutter pose you forget about the moment you get home.
What Makes Working With Me Different
As a lifestyle focused photographer, I'm not interested in forcing you into a rigid shot list. I'm interested in you and your real laugh, your real love, your real family, exactly as they are.
I'm also neurodivergent, and it shows up in everything I do: the extra care I take explaining what to expect before your session, the zero judgment pacing, the little details most photographers miss. I know firsthand how overwhelming new experiences can feel, so I never rush you or make you feel like a burden for needing accommodations or reassurance.
As an inclusive, LGBTQIA+ welcoming, neurodivergent , woman-owned photography business, I make space for everybody, every family structure, every love story, and every identity. You are safe and celebrated here. That's not a tagline, it's a promise.
Who I Photograph
WEddings and Engagements
love stories, elopements, and everything in between, serving Butler, Pittsburgh & Western PA couples
Families
genuine connection over stiff, posed portraits
Seniors and grads
celebrating a huge milestone with personality and style
Creatives
musicians, artists, small business owners, you name it. I love collaborating creatively with fellow artists and musicians throughout Butler, Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania and beyond — if that's you, let's talk.
What You'll Find on This Blog
I'll be sharing photography tips, behind-the-scenes stories, styled shoot inspiration, and updates on upcoming mini-session dates around Butler and Pittsburgh — so bookmark this page and check back often.
Whether you're searching for a Butler, PA wedding photographer, a Pittsburgh family photographer, a senior portrait photographer, or an inclusive, neurodivergent owned photographer in Western PA, I'd love to help you tell your story. Get in touch to check my availability, or follow along on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for a behind-the-scenes look at what I've been shooting lately.
I'm Trista, and I serve Butler, Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania, and destination locations across the U.S. I can't wait to capture your real moments, in natural light, exactly as they happen!
