These timeless Carnegie Museum of Art engagement photos are accented with moments of luxury. The iconic Pittsburgh museum provided a striking backdrop of architecture and unique compositions for Anne Troxel Photography, who captured a mix of wide, artistic shots and close, intimate frames. Together, the team transformed this photoshoot into a day of warmth, highlighted by pearl and gold accessories and an editorial touch of emotion.
About the Couple
Peyton and Ross first crossed paths as teenagers, their brief romance igniting in the stands at Peyton’s brother’s hockey games. High school sent them in different directions, but they kept in touch and reunited during their junior year. Their journey continued through college at the same university and back to their hometown after graduation, where their love story had first begun. Ross proposed to Peyton in the loft of the barn on their property, marking a romantic start to the next chapter of their journey together.
About the Session
From the photographer…
Here in Pittsburgh, it’s no secret that the late fall and winter months are not the most scenic, which initially felt like a challenge for the team. But, when the idea of using the stunning Carnegie Museum of Art came up, it felt like the perfect opportunity to create something magical together.
We kept the engagement session wardrobe soft and neutral and used luxurious accents of pearls and gold. We wanted everything to be in perfect balance, with a simple but elevated dress to let the artwork of the CMOA pull equal attention. They took wide environmental shots and tight, up-close, intimate frames to balance the location and the story. Instead of crafting where my couple was versus the sun was, it became far more about composition, angle, and movement. We wanted to marry an editorial and candid journalism approach to create the perfect blend of artwork, color, composition, and emotion. They saved a sprinkle of time to move outdoors for photos on the Oakland streets with that bustling city feel, and a last-minute champagne pop at The Frick.
