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PITTSBURGH AREA WEDDING, COUPLES, FAMILY + SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER

 

Couple dancing under a weeping willow tree in a sunny green park with a picnic blanket nearby.
Groom placing wedding ring on bride's finger during ceremony, officiant holding microphone in background.
Joyful wedding party in blue suits and lavender gowns celebrating outdoors under a large tree.
Female softball player in graduation attire holds ball and glove while standing on pitcher's mound.
Couple sharing a kiss under a floral arch with sunflowers at an outdoor wedding ceremony in a field.
Bride and groom sharing wedding cake during outdoor reception ceremony, smiling joyfully at each other.
Football players in green and white uniforms walk on a red turf field during a game under warm evening light.
Young woman with curly hair sits on stool in front of colorful bookshelf in cozy home library.
Bride and groom share a tender moment in a white gazebo, she in lace gown, he in gray suit with boutonniere.
Excited couple in 3D glasses with popcorn flying at a movie theater.
Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand through wedding reception hall with guests applauding and decorated tables in background.
High school football quarterback throws a pass under pressure during a night game under bright stadium lights.
Woman smiling behind a Lauryn Hill vinyl record, showing one eye and a gold earring.
A couple holds hands while walking across a green lawn near a weeping willow tree.
Young woman with curly hair sits cross-legged in sunlight, wearing gray cardigan, with vintage dresser in background.
Two women joyfully run across a crosswalk while walking their dogs on a sunny day.
Young woman with curly hair in gray top reflected in round mirror, blue wall and colorful dress visible behind her.
A couple sharing a romantic moment near a truck window in a sunny green field, man wearing a cowboy hat.
Woman trying on heart-shaped sunglasses while opening gifts at a bridal shower celebration.
Female volleyball players compete at the net during an indoor high school match, with one player spiking the ball.
A French Bulldog lying on green grass eagerly watching an orange ball mid-air on a sunny day.
Small brown dog wearing a teal harness and collar sits attentively in a lush green field on a sunny day.
Person in green hat and olive shirt sits on mossy rock beside a serene forest creek surrounded by lush greenery.

 

I document stories worth framing - and you're the main character!

 

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Layla wearing a pink top and jeans, leaning against brick wall holding phone, with camera on wooden stool beside her.
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Storytelling is my JAMMMM.

Photography is the bread and butter.  

I have a background in journalism, writing and strategic communication, and I use those skills to help you tell your story.  I know how to anticipate moments, capture real emotions and provide you with pictures that feel like you.  From milestones and family photos, to weddings and sporting events - I capture moments that might otherwise be missed.  

I'm also a 107-certified drone pilot!


My style is true to life
and true to you.

I can help you pick the perfect location and incoporate personal touches into your session! After I'm done with my camera, I will create a curated gallery with high-resolution, retouched images for you to keep, print and post. Every image and placement added with intention.


Based in New Castle, Pennsylvania - just one hour north of Pittsburgh - but will happily travel where you need me to!

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Your stories, documented.

 

Weddings

Explore the documentary, candid and true to life style from Layla Joseph, a western Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh photographer and storyteller.


Live, laugh, love your photos and your experience as the main character.


Serving brides and grooms to be in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Michigan and New York.


Discounts are available for weddings and elopements Monday through Thursday!


Inquiry today to see if your date is available.

Bride and groom share an intimate moment under a lace wedding veil outdoors with green trees in the background.
Bride and groom share their first dance in a rustic barn venue adorned with string lights and an antler chandelier.
Bride and groom smiling as groom playfully feeds wedding cake to bride at decorated reception table.
Happy newlyweds holding hands at their wedding reception, groom in brown suit with green tie, bride in white sparkly dress.
Two-tier white wedding cake with gold stars, moon, and swirl decorations on a crystal cake stand surrounded by greenery.
Bride exchanges vows with groom as bridesmaids in purple and green dresses look on in forest ceremony.
Bride and groom walk down outdoor brick pathway at garden wedding venue surrounded by lush greenery and guests.
Wedding party poses with backs to camera, bridesmaids in navy blue gowns flanking bride and groom outdoors.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand through a lush forest path, viewed from behind, showcasing her white gown and veil.
Wedding party poses in front of a white gazebo, bridesmaids in gold gowns and groomsmen in black tuxedos.
Groom in blue suit dips bride in white gown and veil for a romantic kiss on lush green lawn.
Wedding guests walk through lush green forest path carrying umbrellas in the rain at an outdoor ceremony.
White floral arrangement with roses and carnations on a wooden wedding arch draped with white fabric outdoors.
Group of adults smiling and taking a selfie together at a casual indoor party or banquet event.
Two brides holding a colorful bouquet of roses in an outdoor garden wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom share a tender moment in a white gazebo, with lush green trees in the background.
Wedding guests mingle outside a charming white barn venue surrounded by green lawns under a cloudy sky.
Groom in blue suit buttoning jacket with blue floral boutonniere at wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom cutting white wedding cake under elegant tent surrounded by lush greenery at outdoor reception.
Groom tossing a football to groomsmen during a wedding reception dance floor celebration under string lights.
Elegant outdoor wedding tent glowing with warm lights surrounded by lush green trees at dusk.
Bride and groom smiling at wedding reception, holding a painted portrait of two cats, groom wearing brown tweed suit.
Bride and guests dancing joyfully at wedding reception, wearing formal dresses in white, purple, and black polka dot.
Two wedding rings rest on a s'more with graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallow, with a campfire in the background.
Newlyweds share a first kiss surrounded by colorful confetti while bridesmaids celebrate at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom stand together outdoors by a wooden fence, she holds a white bouquet, both dressed in wedding attire under cloudy sky.
Wedding rings displayed on a white ceramic dish atop an elegant brown embossed book surrounded by greenery.
Bride and groom share first kiss at outdoor forest wedding ceremony, bride in lace gown with veil, groom in blue suit.
A smiling bride and groom pose together outdoors, she in a white dress, he in a gray suit with a bow tie.
Pittsburgh Pirates white jersey used as a guest book with signatures at a wedding reception event.
Elegant outdoor forest wedding ceremony with blue floral arch, couple at altar, guests seated along petal-lined aisle.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment under a wedding veil, bride gazing up with pearl drop earrings.

Portraits

Celebrate milestones with a creative session, engagement shoot, newborn sessions or family portraits that will let you freeze a moment in time. Pick from a provided list of locations across western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, or I will meet you where you want to be.  


Experience a relaxed session, incorporating elements  that make you and your people so unique.  

Young woman in blue top and jeans sitting on rocks by a stream in a lush green forest, smiling warmly.
Couple standing close together at a colorful carnival fairground at dusk with glowing green rides in the background.
Young woman in gray crop top and flowy skirt smiling in sunlit forest path, hand in long hair.
Young woman with curly hair sits on a bench in a garden, resting her chin on her hand, smiling thoughtfully.
Black French Bulldog wearing a purple harness playing fetch with an orange spiked ball on green grass.
Young woman with nose ring gazing upward in dappled sunlight, with bokeh green background in close-up portrait.
Woman with curly red hair sitting on green grass beside tall plants in a sunny outdoor field.
Woman in yellow dress sits with young girl in blue dress on bench in sunlit garden gazebo.
A joyful family of four laughing together outdoors, with lush green trees in the background on a sunny day.
A smiling woman with curly dark hair holds a black vinyl record in front of half her face, wearing a gold earring.
Family of three posing by a fountain in a lush green park on a sunny day, wearing summer outfits.
Young woman sitting on brick ground in jeans and floral top, posing in front of a decorative urn with ivy.
A happy Boston Terrier wearing a red bandana and blue harness smiles at the camera against a brown background.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully in a white crib, wrapped in floral blanket, with parent's hands resting on the rail.
Couple in cowboy hats holding hands while walking down a gravel path surrounded by lush green trees and fields.
Couple sitting together on a bench under a large tree in a sunny, lush outdoor setting.
Woman with curly red hair and glasses sitting in wicker chair surrounded by lush garden with hydrangeas.
Young girl in teal dress twirling on brick path while parents hold hands in lush garden setting.
Golden retriever wearing pink bandana sits on grass beside hay bale and red wagon on sunny farm day.
Couple holding hands walking away at outdoor fair, woman in red jersey, man in gray graphic tee, dusk setting.
Smiling young woman with curly hair surrounded by vibrant red geranium flowers outdoors.
A couple holds hands in a lush garden archway while a young girl stands behind them on a brick path.
Close-up of tiny newborn baby feet wrapped in a soft white blanket with delicate floral print.
A young couple in white shirts embrace outdoors, smiling under a blue sky with green trees behind them.
Young man with long blonde hair and glasses sits on mossy rocks in a lush green forest wearing a teal t-shirt.

Real Estate + Aerial Photography

Looking for drone or aerial photography in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania? Layla has her FAA certification to fly an unmanned aircraft (a drone) for commercial and residential services and photography.


FAA certified and insured,  Layla's services include aerial photography and HD 4k aerial videos across all 50 states.


Click here to view marketing services!

Aerial view of a charming Cape Cod home with gray roof, red door, white trim, and lush surrounding trees.
White Cape Cod home with red front door, gray roof, dormers, covered porch, and lush green trees in background.
Upstairs hallway with antique spinning wheel, wooden railing, carpeted stairs, brick chimney, and bedroom doorway in a classic home.
Bright home interior featuring hardwood floors, wooden staircase, brick fireplace, and open living area with natural light.
Elegant dining room with oak furniture, round table, Windsor chairs, hutch, hardwood floors, and bay windows with natural light.
Bright dining area with hardwood floors, bay windows, ceiling fan, and wood trim leading to kitchen.
Spacious kitchen with oak cabinets, stainless steel fridge, hardwood floors, island with chairs, and pendant lighting.
Rustic wooden schoolhouse covered in ivy with a bell tower, red roof, and colorful signs amid lush green trees.
Rustic wooden shop with red metal roof, colorful murals, and lush greenery in a charming countryside setting.
Covered wooden deck with dining set, wicker sofa, patterned rug, ceiling fan, and French doors leading indoors.
Rustic log cabin bedroom with bunk beds, vaulted ceiling, colorful mural, and sliding glass doors to living area.
Rustic log cabin bedroom with wooden bed frame, neutral bedding, artwork on walls, and a wooden bar stool beside a desk.
Rustic garden gazebo with climbing vines on a lush green lawn, with a charming cottage visible in the background.

 

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