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Your wedding is more than just a day—it’s a once in a lifetime story and we’re here to tell it with beautiful visuals and real emotion. We specialize in amazing wedding films and timeless photos that capture every intimate glance, happy tear and unforgettable moment. As a top Pittsburgh wedding videographer and wedding photographer we create cinematic love stories that feel as real and beautiful as the day itself. With an eye for detail and an artists touch we make films and photos that transport you back to your wedding day—every time you hit play or turn the page. Let’s make your love story last forever.
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If you’re looking for a Pittsburgh wedding photographer and videographer who captures real moments, you’re in the right place. We focus on documentary-style weddings using both digital and real film photography & videography to create timeless, emotional images and videos.
Let's get to know each other. My name is Steven and my wife is Ellie. We started this journey as a husband and wife photo & video wedding team in 2023 originally as a part time job to supplement our income. However we quickly fell in love with capturing the magic, spark, and romance of wedding films. After branching into video after starting in the photo side of things we couldn't get enough. Falling down the rabbit hole of creatively and gear we ended up booking more and more, it's like they say if you love what you do it doesn't feel like work. Thats pretty much the short story of how we came to be what we are now. Full time wedding photographer videographers who absolutely treasure every moment with our couples creating and crafting our art, with your vision of your day to create stunning visuals to last a lifetime. Now just a short time since then we have already made our mark in the industry so far in the running for Pittsburgh wedding videography businesses "in the burg" according to Pittsburgh magazine and user votes, not to mention our glowing reviews from past couples! We can't wait to see where we go in the coming years but we know that as long as we keep putting our couples first, and continue to craft our art forms learning and growing as we continue this journey that we will only continue to grow!
When you select a team that provides wedding photography and videography services you get a unified experience which allows perfect synchronized coverage of every moment. Our husband and wife team business works together seamlessly to document your wedding day without interruptions. Be in the moment at your wedding while we create a seemless flow of memories through our photos and videos of your wedding or elopement moments. Your wedding photos and films will unite through a single creative vision to create a timeless love story which matches the enduring nature of your marriage commitment.
Authentic, candid weddings captured on real film and modern digital — based near Pittsburgh, serving all of Western Pennsylvania
Ellie (my wife) and I create with an exceptional combination of modern artistic techniques and traditional vintage elements. Do you have a preference for vintage film aesthetics? The film photography service we offer gives your wedding album an elegant nostalgic appearance with an editorial touch. If you desire a vintage home movie feeling then our Super 8 wedding films will provide this dreamy retro effect. Our two wedding films include a cinematic highlights film (3-6 minutes) that resembles an epic movie trailer and a full-length documentary film (30+ minutes) which captures all the heartfelt speeches, ceremony, and first dances, as well as smaller details. We capture everything that happens during your special day so that all your memories of the day, hugs, and emotional moments remain preserved forever.
We specialize in documentary-style wedding photography and videography, capturing real, unscripted moments as they naturally unfold. About 80% of our work is candid—focused on genuine emotion, laughter, and connection—while still guiding family portraits and gently repositioning couples for better light when needed. This approach allows us to create timeless, story-driven visuals that feel authentic, not staged. Serving Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas, we deliver heartfelt memories with an unobtrusive, photojournalistic style.
Want to learn more about the average cost of Pittsburgh Wedding Videography, or how much you should spend? Or maybe you want to know about the different types of wedding films.
As the founder of Eternal Lens Media I bring my passion for love story capture through authentic artistic approaches with friendly service. Throughout your wedding journey from first talk to final delivery I maintain complete transparency and open communication because your wedding experience should feel as effortless as it is unforgettable. I dedicate myself to capturing the best Greater Pittsburgh wedding videography and photography by working closely with each couple to bring their vision to life while making the entire process enjoyable and stress-free. My wife Ellie demonstrates exceptional second-shooting abilities which brings additional creative elements and detailed focus to capture every important moment. Our joint efforts produce beautiful wedding films and photographs which become your enduring treasures.
I've personally shot over 150 weddings and in some amazing venues, such as Phipps Conservatory, The Pennsylvanian, and Carnegie Museum of fine art to name a few. We shot in a mostly candid, documentary fashion generally posing you for only about 15-30 mins during the day and otherwise capturing moments as they happen. One of the main things we hear why couples chose us is for our laid back, enjoy your day while we capture it, style. Another reason couples say they went with us is for our authentic film, we are one of the best Pittsburgh film wedding photographers with our own in house darkroom for quicker turnaround times for you.
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"I can’t say enough about Steven or his work! we couldn’t be more impressed! Highly recommend for your special moments!"
—KARALYN HIPSLEY- PITTSBURGH PA
FAQ
Yes we specialize in film photography and have our own in house (literally) darkroom for faster and more consistent film work.
Yes, Eternal Lens Media is a Pittsburgh-based wedding photography and videography team serving couples throughout Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and Western Pennsylvania, Washington, Cranberry Township, Greensburg, Butler
and more...
We are pretty local and live just outside the city of Pittsburgh to the east in Apollo PA.
We focus on a documentary, candid approach—capturing real moments as they happen. We also shoot on real film alongside digital to create a timeless, emotional look that stands out from typical wedding photography.
Yes, we’ve worked at venues across the Pittsburgh area, including historic buildings, outdoor locations, and modern event spaces throughout Western Pennsylvania. Including but not limited to Phipps Conservatory, Heinz Memorial Chapel, Carnegie Museum, Succop Nature Park, The Pennsylvanian, Mansions on Fifth Hotel, and more.
All wedding photography packages and combo packages included an engagement session as a great way to get to know us and be comfortable with us before the big day. You can also do it the other way around and book an engagement session for $399 and have it taken off your package later!
Our half day wedding packages start at $1499 and we also offer financing! Full Day at $2999 and Photo + Video full day at $5999
📷 Photography
🎥 Videography
-Dual memory card backups on all professional cameras
-RAID 6 enterprise storage after the wedding
-Fully insured through NEXT Insurance
-Financing available — up to 12 months, no interest, no credit check
Wedding galleries we have permission to share can be seen by click "client galleries" up top or by clicking here.
Photos typically have a turnaround time of 2-4 weeks and video is typically 1-3 months. We also offer instant delivery of photos as an add-on service that goes straight to your phone as we shoot with edited copies still coming in the typical turnaround time, as well as less than 30 day turnaround on video with our expedited add-on.
Although we don't guarantee any particular amount we find that between 100-200 per hour is where we end up but it depends on your wedding and how many events activities are taking place during the day.
Although we do customize packages our standard package includes:
-A full wedding documentary edit (20+ mins)
-A Highlight film 4-7 minutes
-A Teaser film 60 seconds
Raw footage is also included with the ultimate hybrid package or as an add-on
Ellie, my wife and second shooter, and myself (Steven) do both photo and video by setting up multiple cameras during key moments of the day on tripods and then going back and forth on photo & video on our handheld cameras to capture everything without compromise.
The right team should match how you want your wedding to feel when you look back on it.
Some couples want guided, posed moments. Others want a more natural, documentary approach where nothing feels forced.
We focus on a candid, story-driven style—capturing real moments as they happen—while still stepping in when needed to make sure everything looks its best. If you’re drawn to authentic emotion over staged perfection, you’re in the right place.
Eternal Lens Media is a Pittsburgh husband and wife photography and videography team specializing in documentary candid style on both digital and film.