About this vendor
HELLO FRIENDS! I'M ERICA...
...and I am a wedding photojournalist. This means that I take you behind the scenes of your wedding.
I specialize in documentary style (also called photojournalist, candid, lifestyle, or simply unposed) photography. With 15+ years of wedding photography experience, and 7 years of actual newspaper experience as a staff photojournalist, I am more than prepared to tell your authentic story.
The Wedding Photojournalist Association recently ranked me among the Top 10 Wedding Photojournalists in the World. And, I have ranked #1 Wedding Photojournalist for the entire state of Pennsylvania for 3 years in a row—a huge honor for wedding photographers who specialize in documentary style photography. These award-winning photographers set and exceed the standard for reportage-style documentary wedding photography.
Please visit my website here: www.ericahilliardphotography.com to learn more about me. I can't wait to hear from you!
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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Erica is the MOST amazing photographer in my opinion. I find many wedding photos sort of boring and lacking in personality. When I was looking for someone to photograph my wedding,...
people would ask what specific shots I wanted. So Erica's style was so refreshing! I want the photos to feel like the wedding - the silly bits, the sad bits, and the tender moments. I want to remember the time I needed 3 people and the internet to tie my corset. Erica captures all of that, and her photos bring back the fondest memories of my big day.
Erica was phenomenal to work with! She did our engagement photos only, but we would have loved to have booked her for our wedding too if it weren’t a destination wedding! My now hu...
sband and I had never done a photo shoot like this before and had no idea what to do. Erica walked us through the process and gave us great ideas for posing. That being said, she specializes in candids and was taking photos constantly, resulting in plenty of natural photos between poses too. She made us feel so comfortable, and we felt like models! Our photo shoot with Erica was such a fun experience for me and my husband. We love our gorgeous photos and will cherish them forever. I would highly recommend Erica for any of your wedding photography needs!
I really appreciated how helpful and professional Erica was throughout planning and day of. She and her second shooter did great at making sure my photo shy groom hung in there. H...
er style of shooting allowed me to feel like I was just enjoying little moments with my groom compared to posing for photos and she caught great moments of everyone interacting that day. I love looking through our amazing gallery documenting the full day.
Erica photographed our wedding on 12/29/23 and her attention to detail was superb! During our initial consultation, Erica was very engaged, patient, and she genuinely wanted to kn...
ow our story and vision. She maintained contact throughout the entire process and was timely with all deliverables.
We are still amazed at the quality and content of our final Photo Gallery, which resembles a movie reel. Erica literally captured everything from our guests walking in, group photos, the wedding ceremony/reception, intimate family moments, to the last person leaving. She was everywhere!
I hope Erica sees this review and knows how happy and appreciative we are for the services and professionalism extended. She did a fantastic job at memorializing our wedding day!
If anyone is looking for a photographer, I highly recommend giving Erica Dietz a call.
Erica is absolutely amazing! She's incredible to work with and her photographs are utter perfection. We hired her for both our engagement photographs and wedding photographs and we...
do not regret it one bit! She's so talented and truly captures some great photos!
If my wife and I could give Erica 10/ 5 stars we would, Erica was the most incredible photographer we could have asked for!
For two people who consider themselves a little awkward...
and don't like being the center of attention, Erica's style of photography brought out the absolute best in us. We felt completely comfortable in front of the camera and her expertise & photo recommendations turned into the most incredible photos.
Having Erica as your photographer is like having a dear friend photograph you. Erica has a natural talent for making you laugh, feel comfortable and just have an overall great time...
while taking photos. Erica truly captured my husband and I as a couple in our photos. Not only was she able to capture the essence of our relationship, but the photos she will capture of your family and friends as well are amazing. They say a picture is worth 1000 words, but there are truly not enough words to describe what Erica does. Upon getting our wedding gallery back, all I could do is sit on the couch and cry while looking at them. I was so overwhelmed with happiness. Looking at her beautiful pictures was like reliving the best day of my life over again. On top of amazing pictures, Erica is just an all-around amazing person. Her infectious, quirky personality is one of a kind. Erica goes above and beyond for you as your photographer. She drove me to my venue in her car before my first look, she gave me a hug when I was feeling nervous, and when my dress turned out to be too big on my wedding day Erica whipped out a sewing kit and sewed my dress to perfection the morning of my wedding. Erica, if you have the chance to read this, I hope you know how special you are to Tahlon and I. We truly cannot thank you enough for everything you did for us. I will forever be grateful that we had you as a part of our big day. Thank you for all the laughs, smiles and memories that you gave us. WE LOVE YOU!!!
Erica totally exceeded our expectations. She understood our non-traditional celebration and captured the vibe beautifully. She's also great at taking pictures of kids--including ou...
r daughter! We're so grateful for these photos!
If you’re looking for a photographer who captures photographs that tell a detailed visual story of your entire wedding day, then Erica is the gal for you! When I say details of the...
entire day, I mean the ENTIRE DAY because there isn't one moment during my wedding Erica didn’t capture. Her photojournalistic style is exactly what I was looking for. Her husband Steve was her second photographer (HI STEVE!), and WOW what a duo they are! They have a phenomenal and creative eye. Erica’s ability to capture so many genuine, candid shots from such creative angles is unlike anything I’ve ever seen from a photographer. She finds a way to be everywhere while being completely inconspicuous. While she does take traditional photos, it’s her candid shots that truly stand out the most and pull at my heartstrings. My wedding album isn’t just 1,000+ pictures of my husband and me. She captured hugs with grandparents, kisses from family, tears of joy, laughter among friends, and more. Erica is extremely professional, passionate, and down-to-earth. She worked so well with my videographers and other vendors, and I am still getting compliments 2 months later from family and friends about how much they adored Erica and Steve. Getting to know her the year leading up to my wedding made it feel like a friend was photographing my day, not a stranger! Every time I look at my photos, I discover a new one I never gave enough attention to and fall in love with it. I laugh, I cry, and smile while reliving my day from beginning to end. Erica, thank you so much for being the person I could trust to document the most exciting and memorable day of my and Zach's lives! We love you! ❤️
When I say hands down the best photographer I mean it. Besides how professional she is Erica is amazingly fun, and super cultured! Her skill and talent are so amazing you can see t...
he passion in her final her product! She meets all your requests, she’s punctual and she makes sure you’re happy and comfortable all day! She catches everything you missed and wish you could have seen! I get to go back and look at these memories for the rest of my life.
Erica Dietz shot my son’s wedding last summer and knocked it out of the park. As a former photographer, I know the business, and Erica is by far the best in wedding photography in ...
Western PA!! Plus she is a fantastic person. Simply the best!!
Erica is top-notch! She ended up shooting our engagement and wedding photos. From the time of our engagement photos, my husband and I weren't the most comfortable with the process ...
and having so many photos taken of us. Erica quickly made us realize we weren't alone in this feeling and we would be alright. We were laughing and having the best time in no time! The way our engagement photos turned out, so easy, candid, and lighthearted, I knew our wedding photos would be magical! She didn't let us down. I am a planner to the extreme and so is Erica. She was prepared when she arrived at our venue and the day went as smoothly as I could have imagined. The best part of it all was near sunset, we jumped in her car and drove to a close location to take "golden hour" photos. They are by far my favorite from the day. Her eye for detail is incredible and I highly recommend Erica for your big day!
First and foremost, Erica is an ally. We are a lesbian couple, and Erica was supportive and loving and we felt accepted by her from the moment we met. If you are a gay couple readi...
ng this you will know that isn’t something that always happens with wedding planning. Beyond being an ally though, Erica is a top-notch photographer. Erica will capture the moments of your wedding you want to remember. She captures moments of joy and laughter and the special looks between people. She genuinely wants to learn who you are as a couple, and incorporates that into her work. Sure, she will also take the “printable” photos that you need to frame with everyone posing and smiling and looking at the camera, but the ones you will cherish most, the ones you will look back at over and over are what she specializes in. Her photojournalistic style is exactly what we wanted from our wedding. We are awkward and not “pose for photo” people and Erica made us feel safe and comfortable enough to just be ourselves and capture us in those moments. She has the unique ability to fade into the background and unobstructively capture what is going on around her. Erica also is extremely accessible and responsive. She is well prepared for every session, or meeting, and answers all your questions in a timely fashion. We have so many wedding photos that capture the true magic of the day. But more than that, we have a new friend.
Erica is the epitome of what candid photography stands for! Moments that you think you couldn’t catch with a camera, she does! I literally enjoyed my wedding all over again with ju...
st the pictures she took! Her eye for genuine love & laughter is like no other! She’s professional, punctual, and captures those “moments” on your special day! Highly recommended!
Erica is professional, kind, and perfect for the job! With so many other details to worry about -- leave this one to her.
Erica is the exact type of photographer we wanted. Detail oriented, fun, easy going, laid back and has a true eye for candid moments. She captured the special moments we were so h...
oping for and took amazing pictures. I recommend her to everyone. She is worth every cent!
We didn’t have a big wedding, in fact it was just us, our boys, our marriage officiant and his wife and Erica. It was what we thought was perfect. Then came our pictures. Erica c...
aptured things that day we couldn’t have even begin to think of. She doesn’t just take a picture. Erica captures moments that will leave you in awe! She’s simply the best!
Erica is the my favorite photography - truly capturing all the special moments that will make your day memorable. We have used Erica for all our family celebrations and adore work...
ing with her!
Erica is the absolute QUEEN of photojournalism style wedding photography. The memories she gifted us with her incredible talent are priceless. She captured the most amazing moments...
that I treasure with my whole heart. The best decision I made for my wedding was hiring Erica!
Erica is such a gifted artist who beautifully captured our wedding day. She came recommended to us by other photographers in the area, so we figured we were in good hands. And man ...
oh man we were right. She did a great job of capturing all the little moments within the big day. Some of our favorite photos were candids she took while doing the more traditional poses. And I think that is what makes Erica great! Everyone is going to have photos from their wedding but with Erica t… See More
Erica took wonderful photos for our engagement and our wedding. She was so great to work with and she made everything easy.
Erica photographed our engagement and wedding pictures. I was extremely nervous during our engagement pictures as I wanted them to look perfect and I am self conscious about my we...
ight. After the first set of about 5 shots taken, Erica could still tell I was nervous. She offered to show me a few, once I saw the first 3 photos she took, I was head over heals in love with them! Our photo session ended up taking longer than scheduled because we were having fun and feeling at ease! Fast forward to the wedding...I have only seen sneak peaks of our wedding pictures because we literally just got married but I am in love with the pictures we have already seen. Erica takes amazing photos, captures those timeless moments and many times, those moments are moments that no one else sees. How don't know how she does it but Erica captures the whole story without missing a beat!
I don't even know where to begin with Erica! The minute we met her we knew we wanted her to shoot our wedding! Our engagement session was beyond our expectations, she was so relaxe...
d and easy to work with that it didn't even feel like we were "posing" for pictures! On our wedding day we had a Rather large bridal party and she reigned them all in without any issues (even when the groom was getting crabby) !
I will recommend erica to anyone and everyone! Anytime I had a question she answered right away and throughout this whole process I can say I made a lifelong friend! We can't wait to get our pictures back :)
The experiences thus far with Erica have been nothing but amazing. From our first meeting, to engagement photos, to our big day, she has been amazingly tentative and understanding ...
of any situation we throw her way. I cannot wait to see our wedding photos, she was amazing the whole day. She came earlier than expected and stayed later than expected. She knew when it was becoming to much and pulled us aside to breathe. This is certainly not the last time we will be using her for her amazing talent!
With Love - The Schmiedlins
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