Dawn Derbyshire Photography

06/15/2026

Couples who can make each other laugh, giggle, or just smile like their partner is their sun and moon on camera are the absolute best to photograph. Forget "serious and romantic." Be your actual selves.

06/12/2026

Fun fact: "natural light" doesn't mean crossing your fingers and hoping for the best. It means knowing exactly where the sun will be at 4:47pm and placing you right in its golden path. ☀️

06/10/2026

You don't have think you're photogenic or love being photographed to have beautiful wedding photos. Photogenic is a myth. What you have to be is comfortable, enjoying the moment, and having fun so your joy radiates through your images— and it's part of my job to get you there!

06/08/2026

Choosing a venue with beautiful grounds isn't just about the location for the party — it's about having portrait backdrops built in. SO many beautiful venues in Pittsburgh are basically a photographer's dream- a personal favorite? Definitely

06/07/2026

06/05/2026

The photos that hit hardest aren't always the posed ones. They're the hand squeeze before walking in. The exhale of relief. The completely-losing-it ugly cry. Ten years after my own wedding, I can safely say those real moments are what I told dearest

06/03/2026

Your photographer isn't just pressing a button — they're chasing the light, reading the room, finding that perfect spot to get your photo as you come down the aisle, and somehow also predicting when grandma is about to steal the dance floor. It's a whole science. 🔬

05/29/2026

Can't freaking believe I'm already heading into my last wedding of May. Here's to the couples who trust us to show up, stay sharp, and tell their story beautifully. It never gets old. Not even a little bit. 🤍

05/27/2026

Wedding photography: the art of looking casual while actually being a chaotic, caffeine fueled gremlin running through a mental shot list while yelling from the back of a golf cart and making sure your drunk wedding guest doesn't notice you sneaking out for more photos. Very glamorous profession.

05/25/2026

Wedding tip: the first look isn't just romantic — it's strategic. Seeing each other before the ceremony means more relaxed portraits, fewer nerves, and you actually get to enjoy cocktail hour. Worth every second.