Portraits by Sean
About This Vendor
Pittsburgh's Wedding Photographer
Portraits by Sean is a wedding photography business based in Pittsburgh, PA. Offering dynamic, fun, and elegant wedding and engagement photography, owner Sean Cameron Means can help preserve your special memories in the best possible way. Sean's style is photojournalistic, and he likes to capture both posed and candid shots in a natural way. He has been described as having a sixth sense for capturing beautiful, authentic moments. Sean's goal is to tell your unique story using photographs rather than words. Portraits by Sean offers a variety of wedding packages for you to choose from. Depending on your chosen package, you may receive a second photographer, additional hours, multiple locations, an engagement session, and wedding portraits. To ensure you get the most out of his services, Sean only books one event per day. When the festivities are over, you may receive your final images in the form of digital files, prints, proofs, negatives, albums, or save-the-dates.
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Business Attributes
Black-owned Business
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits, Engagement, Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files, Online Proofing, Photo, Same-Day Edits, Second Shooter Available, Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Documentary, Dramatic, Lifestyle, Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
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Sean is nothing short of an amazing photographer and individual to work with. I would highly recommend him to anyone. He is prompt in his responses, very effective in his communication, and is a joy to work with. I will definitely be recomme...
nding him to all of my friends and family and use him again!
Let me tell you about Sean, the wedding photographer who turned our special day into pure magic! We stumbled upon his incredible portfolio online, and boy, were we impressed. The guy's got serious talent!
From the moment we connected, Sean was...
top-notch. He's highly responsive, professional, and a pleasure to work with. He took the time to understand our vision and preferences, ensuring every precious moment was captured flawlessly.
On the wedding day, Sean was a true pro. He arrived early, dressed impeccably, and seamlessly blended into the scene. His ability to make everyone feel comfortable resulted in stunningly authentic photos. He effortlessly captured the emotions and beauty of the day.
Sean's creative eye is simply extraordinary! His unique suggestions and angles brought a touch of magic to our photos. The final images exceeded our expectations, beautifully edited and delivered promptly. Sean's attention to detail is unmatched!
We wholeheartedly recommend Sean to anyone seeking a top-tier wedding photographer. His talent, professionalism, and dedication shine through in every shot. Thank you, Sean, for preserving our memories so beautifully!
Katie and Tyler
Portraits by Sean was our photographer for our November 2022 wedding. He was incredible. He called us prior to booking and just talked about us as a couple and what we envisioned for our wedding. He stayed in contact with us in the months leadi...
ng up to the wedding as well. We was super nice when we met him and attentive to us. He was very organized. He also was very reasonably priced in comparison to other Pittsburgh photographers we looked into. The photos turned out more gorgeous than we could have imagined. He really utilized the space around The Aviary. He is highly recommended by us for sure!!!
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We loved working with Sean for our engagement pictures and wedding. He is very friendly and works SO HARD to get the right shot. He coached us through poses for our engagement shoot to help us look our best. He even was able to get a few great ...
shots of our German Shepherd!
Leading up to our wedding, Sean was helpful with planning our picture locations and identifying rain plans.
We love the real-to-life color of Sean's pictures that are not overedited. He did a great job of capturing us and our friends. We would definitely recommend Sean for photography!
Sean's customer service is outstanding! He is easy to contact, and happy to work with you and answer any questions that you have. Although we ultimately ended up booking a different photographer, I really liked his work, and I appreciated his p...
rofessionalism and quick response times. I'm confident that he would be a great photographer to work with!
Sean was a fantastic photographer to partner with for our wedding. He was incredibly approachable and made the planning process very easy. He went above and beyond to capture all of our moments and delivered beautiful photos. We were tremendous...
ly grateful for his creativity, flexibility, and experience and would recommend his services to anyone seeking a photographer.
Sean was great to work with, and we are so happy with our photos. The quality is amazing and he captured many different facets of our wedding celebration (we were previously married so this was just a party). Sean went above and beyond by offer...
ing to come to our house before the party to take some pictures with our dogs. He was there for all the moments but he was subtle and sort of blended in the background without drawing attention to himself. Sean was my first choice so I was not able to compare prices, but it seemed fair.
We had a great experience working with Sean. From our first consult to the results of our photographs he was professional dependable and so full of personality! He had such a natural ability to make us all feel like we were all old friends. Tha...
nks for the amazing photos Sean!
Our daughters wedding was a beautiful day and Sean captured all of it from early in the morning until the last dance! We enjoyed getting to meet him and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer.
Our daughters wedding went off without a hiccup and that was in part thanks to Sean. He was so organized - we didn't have to worry about not having someone in photos - he made sure to keep us all there and organized which was such a relief! Th...
e photos turned our to be a picture perfect illustration of the perfect day!
My wedding was a dream come true and it is reflected in the gorgeous photos that Sean took. We can’t thank him enough as our conjoined family is quite large. But Sean handled us without breaking a sweat! We appreciated his patience and relaxed ...
approach to making everyone feel at ease.
Sean is the guy you’re looking for if you need a photographer and just an all around good guy. He was so patient with our humongous family. He was able to get every shot that my sister asked for and the results were beyond amazing. Highly recom...
mend if you need a wedding photographer.
Sean was absolutely fantastic...not only was he extremely kind but also professional. He guided my partner and I through all of the shots since we didn't know what we were doing (we're kinda awkward with this stuff). He went above and beyond an...
d really endeared himself to us. Highly recommend!
We found Sean through the Knot based on our location. We initially met Sean and instantly it was like we were old friends. The entire process was exactly what we were looking for when it came to hiring a photographer: someone with style and som...
eone who is able to take charge. Sean met every expectation and more!
Our daughters hired Sean through a referral her wedding photographs. He was thoughtful, well spoken, experienced and made us not so photogenic people feel better in front of the camera. Thank you to Sean for capturing such beautiful moments thr...
oughout the day. We will always have them to cherish for years to come.
Our wedding day couldn’t have been more perfect and a portion of that was because of Sean. He met our expectations and captured moments we didn’t even get to see! We can’t thank Sean enough for making our special day come to reality.
I was the maid of honor for my best friends wedding and Sean was the photographer. He was such a joy to work with, organized, friendly and has such an ease in what he does. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.
Sean was absolutely amazing! I would definitely recommend him to anyone for photography. He really captured everyone’s genuine emotions throughout the entire wedding day. We have a ton of amazing quality pictures that really perfectly captured ...
everything. Sean was so professional and sweet, checking to make sure that we had all the pictures we wanted and/or needed.
We fell in love with Sean's style of photography. He is so talented and took our photos for our wedding day. We will cherish them for all time. Highly recommend you reaching out to Sean and connecting with him.
Hired Sean for our daughters wedding and he over delivered on all promises. He did such an amazing job and we couldn't be happier. Thank you again for all of your help on such an important day.
We hired Sean for our photographer and we could not have been more excited about the results. The photos take my breath away each time I look at them. Everyone raved about Sean from our wedding party to guests. His timely turn around for proofs...
was awesome as I was waiting patiently for the results. We highly recommend looking into Sean and his amazing skills.
Our son and new daughter-in-law hired Sean for their wedding. I wanted to pass along how wonderful Sean was throughout their day. It felt like he was part of the wedding party. He made us all feel at ease and the results of the day are in the p...
hotos. We highly recommend him for your wedding photos.
Highly recommend Sean for your photography needs. He took exceptional photos and was very professional throughout the process.
Sean had us all in full personality mode in our wedding photos, from grandparents to flower girls. He did an excellent job making sure everyone was comfortable while taking our pics that day. Such a professional. We appreciate his patience and ...
skilled photography. Thanks Sean!
Sean exceeded all of our expectations for our wedding photos. He was so wonderful to our wedding party and guests. Made them all feel so comfortable. Our photos are breathtaking and it's all thanks to Sean. Reach out if you're looking for a ski...
lled photographer to take your photos.
Sean was hired by my wife for our photos.
I was not involved in the logistics, but met him once before our wedding. I have to mention what a kind stand up guy Sean is personally and professionally. We had such a good time with him at our weddi...
ng and our photos are just beautiful. Highly recommend him for your photography needs.
Our son hired Sean for his wedding photographer. He was professional and personable. The results of the photos were stunning. If you’re looking for a great photographer look Sean up.
Sean had all the skills throughout the day with our family! He had such charisma and kept us all smiling. The pictures were gorgeous. I will be contacting him for my wedding coming up next year.
Our son and new daughter in law used Sean as their photographer and he was amazing. He put us all at ease during the entire day/night. Highly recommend.
Our wedding day will always be remembered by the photos Sean captured. We had such a wonderful day and that was in part thanks to Sean.
Wonderful experience all around with Sean. His personality and skill set made us feel at ease. We highly recommend.
Met with Sean and it felt like we had been friends forever. He was such a great guy and an even more amazing photographer. You won’t go wrong hiring him for your event.
We knew that we wanted someone who had a unique eye, was personable and easy going. We found all that and much more! Definitely recommend reaching out to Sean. His rates were reasonable and the moments he captured we will now have to keep forev...
er! Thanks Sean!
If you are looking for a photographer I highly recommend Sean. He was professional throughout our entire process. He was receptive to our needs and produced beautiful photos of our day.
Sean was the best of the best! I highly recommend. He was punctual, professional and FUN! We appreciated how well he interacted with our guests and made everyone feel at ease. Our pictures were beyond beautiful and now ours to treasure forever...
! Thanks Sean, highly recommend.
We had such an amazing day and partly because of Sean. He captured everything we had discussed and more. Thank you for all of your hard work. You are very talented and we highly recommend you to anyone we can!
Our experience with Sean was top notch from start to finish. Sean was punctual for all of our meetings and throughout the day of our event. He made our guests and wedding party feel right at ease. We appreciate him and will continue to recommen...
d to friends and family.
We met Sean through a referral for our wedding photos and hired him. His rates were very reasonable and our photos were exquisite. Thank you to Sean for making our wedding so memorable for us.
Sean has the skills and personality. His photos are taken beautifully and he is one of the nicest people I have met in this business. Thank you for capturing our day!
It takes a special person to create such beauty. Thankful to our photographer Sean who did just that and more! If you are looking, look no further. Sean did such a wonderful job for our wedding photos. Highly recommend him to anyone looking to ...
hire a wedding photographer.
My wife and I hired Sean for our engagement and wedding photos. It was an all around great experience and we highly recommend.
Our wedding would not be what it was without Sean and his talent of photography. We had such an amazing day and all of it was captured through the lens of Sean. We highly recommended if you're looking for a wedding photographer.
We first met Sean when we hired him for our wedding and have recommended him to many friend and family over the years. His talents are endless and his personality is as wonderful as his photos. Keep doing what you do Sean!
We can not say enough about Sean! He was personable, patient and took amazing pictures of our engagement and wedding. His rates are very reasonable and the quality of his work was top notch. Highly recommend.
Had a wonderful experience using Portraits by Sean. Between his photo skills and sweet personality he was the highlight with our wedding party and our guests. We would highly recommend Sean to capture your wedding.
Our photos were BETTER than I could have imagined thanks to Sean. We were referred to Sean from a family member and are so happy he was in our price range. Not to mention Sean is one of THE nicest people I have came across while wedding plannin...
g. Thank you for all you did to make our day so special.
Thankful for Sean and his amazing talent. Our photos will be cherished forever. If you’re looking for a skilled photographer Sean is the guy.
Words can not describe the story that Sean told with our photos. We will be able to cherish them forever and always. Thank you for delivering everything that you promised and more! Highly recommend his photography services.
Working with Sean was incredible! We loved how down to earth and easygoing his personality was, which made the experience extremely fun and comfortable. We loved his more natural photography style and absolutely love all of our pictures!! He di...
d our engagement, rehearsal and wedding photos and would chose him over again and again!
Highly recommend Sean if you are looking for a wedding photographer. His rates are fair and the quality of his photos were beautiful. We had such a fun time getting to know Sean. He made us all feel at ease on such a hectic and wonderful day!
Sean was a hidden gem and I am so glad that we found him! He was accommodating and enthusiastic about making our experience the absolute best. He captured everything we wanted and more. Sean kept us calm, even when the rain came! Highly recomme...
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We had a small intimate wedding and hired Sean as our photographer. We couldn't be more in love with our day and that it was captured so beautifully. Thank you Sean. If you are looking for a reasonable wonderful photographer contact Sean.
Photography was one of our top priorities when choosing a vendor for our wedding. Sean did not disappoint. He was fun to be around and our photos were amazing! Just chose him and let him do what he does. Choosing which photos you want is on you...
! Thanks Sean.
Sean is an amazing photographer! He is very responsive and easy to work with. He went out early to find us a great place for our first look. The day of the wedding we wanted very lowkey/nonstressful and Sean delivered. Rain started when we s...
tarted our family pictures. He didn't let it bother him even when we said lets move inside. We were dry but he was soaking wet. I would recommend Sean to anyone looking.
Our wedding photos were absolutely what we imagined they were going to be thanks to Sean. Thank you for sharing in our vision on our big day. We appreciate your patience and eye for all things wedding, thank you Sean. Highly recommend.
Sean is a phenomenally talented photographer! He captured every moment of our wedding oh so beautifully. We also received our pictures back in a fashionable time frame. You will not be disappointed with Sean and his photography!
We hired Sean for our engagement photos and from there went on to use him for our wedding day. Thank you Sean for capturing our most important day! We couldn’t be happier with each and every photo.
Happy to recommend Sean and his photography skills. He was professional and personable. Our photos were out of a dream! Thank you for capturing our day!
It was a pleasure working with Sean for our engagement and wedding photos. He was detailed and super personable when engaging with our guests. Thank you Sean. We recommend you to all of our friends and family.
Our wedding day wouldn’t have been what it was without Sean. His eye for those perfect shots were executed perfectly. He has an easy going personality and was great to work with throughout the process.
Sean is the one to hire. Beautiful photos and great personality. My wife worked with Sean and I have to say he was like one of our good friends at the end of the night. He got all the shots and more! Look no further!
I was recommended to Sean from another bride and was so thankful he was available for my big day! He made my husband (who hates cameras) feel relaxed and put him at ease. The results of Sean’s work was absolutely amazing!
Highly recommend. Sean was great from start to finish and our photos are breathtaking. Thank you Sean for really capturing the moments of our day.
Sean delivered exactly what he promised and then some. We hired him for our daughters wedding and now my other daughter will be using him for her wedding. He knows just the right angles, positioning and lighting. We highly recommend him to anyo...
ne looking for a skilled photographer with great rates.
Our photo sessions with Sean were absolutely exquisite. He was both professional and friendly to our entire wedding party and guests throughout the evening. We will treasure these photos forever thanks to Sean’s talented eye.
We will treasure our photos Sean took of our engagement and wedding day. We recommend reaching out to Sean! His rates are reasonable and he was super personable with our guests. Thank you!
Such a great experience with Sean. The photos were exquisite and we couldn't love them more.
Highly recommend Sean for your photography needs. He took amazing photos of our encampment and wedding day.
My wife and I hired Sean. He was personable and professional, highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer. He expedited our proofs back to us in record time which was a nice surprise. The results are in our photos which are absol...
utely breathtaking. Perfect way for us to remember our day. Thank you Sean for being so wonderful during our wedding.
If you're looking for an amazing photographer both in personality and as a professional...call Sean! Our wedding photos are something we will treasure forever and it's all thanks to Sean and his amazing skills.
Our wedding wouldn't have been what it was without Sean being our photographer. His personality fit right in with our crazy crew and made our perfect day even more perfect! And it shows in our photos we received. They are BEAUTIFUL! Thanks Sea...
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We hired Sean for our daughters wedding. He was a dream to work with and his photography skills were magnificent. Such a beautiful day he was able to capture for all of us! Highly recommend.
Our experience working with Sean for our wedding photography was better than we ever could've envisioned! First off, Sean is just an awesome human. He's patient, compassionate, knowledgeable, and earnestly wants to tell your story through his p...
hotography. There was no pressure, and he just made the whole experience fun! Sean's whole process was amazing and the output incredible. He's very responsive and turned all of our photos over super quickly. What we received were truly amazing & quality photos! I'm convinced no one else could've captured our day as beautifully and perfectly as he did. Sean is a true professional and the best!
My daughters wedding will be forever captured by the photos Sean took. We couldn’t be happier with all the results.
He was personable and professional!
Sean did an outstanding job on our daughters wedding from start to finish. I would highly recommend you check out his online portfolio.
Sean is the best in the industry! We had a seamless experience working alongside him for our engagement and wedding photos. Our families also raved about how great he was to work with. It felt like he was part of the family. If you’re looking, ...
look no further and contact Sean.
Sean checked all of the boxes when it came to choosing our wedding photographer. He was thoughtful, professional and all of our photos were unique and beautiful just as our day! Highly recommend Sean.
If you're searching for photographers, contact Sean. He photographed our wedding and we couldn't have been happier with our decision. Call and talk to him, you will be glad you did. Affordable and personable!
Highly recommend Sean to anyone looking for a photographer who is not only skilled but proficient in his skills. Look no further, contact Sean for your photography needs.
My most favorite day of marrying my best friend was captured by the kind and extremely talented Sean! We couldn't be more thrilled with the results of our wedding photos.
Thank you to Sean for doing what you do best. Highly recommend Sean if y...
ou're looking for a photographer.
Had the most amazing wedding that was captured by Sean!
My wife and I met him and from the start he was professional, honest and personable. We are so glad we chose him to document our day. Thank you Sean!
My wife and I couldn't have been happier with our experience with Sean. He was professional and very personable! Our pictures are wonderful and will cherish forever.
We couldn’t appreciate our photos anymore. Definitely recommend Sean!
Sean photographer our daughters wedding and the results were beautiful! Highly recommend!
Highly recommend Sean! He was such an integral part of our wedding and we will cherish our photos for the rest of our years!
Sean was super friendly and so unique with his photo abilities. We really enjoyed the quality an quick turn around. Our photos are beautiful! Thank you Sean.
Sean did an exceptional job personally and professionally during our wedding. Highly recommend his talent to anyone looking for a photographer. Our pictures are stunning.
We used Sean for our engagement photos and he captured our wedding too. He did an amazing job and couldn’t be happier with the results. His thoroughness and attention to detail with every shot is pure talent. Thanks Sean!
Sean photographed our wedding in Pittsburgh this past summer and also did our engagement photos. He was super creative and always professional, such an amazing guy. Highly recommend him to any couple looking for a photographer.
Our day was special in its entirety, but Sean made it memorable. The photos he took of our day told our story. I am so thankful we made the decision to pay a little bit more for a photographer. The quality we received out of the photos and of S...
eans time and professionalism were priceless. We appreciate you capturing our love story Sean!
Sean is a natural. He listened to all of our "wants" and exceeded our expectations. We appreciated his timeliness and attention to each detail of our BEST day! Thank you Sean - Highly Recommend.
Sean’s work is absolutely amazing! He captured the best moments at my wedding and reception. He was great to work with and is a true professional.
Sean did an amazing job capturing our wedding day. The quality and the talent shows through our photos. Thank you for doing such wonderful work and for being so prompt.
From our initial meeting to our engagement party to engagement photoshoot, to our special day - Sean was there and made it all happen! We are so thankful to him and for making everything perfect. We will treasure these for a lifetime!
Thank you for making my wedding day one that we will never forget. We appreciate your flexibility, willingness to go above and beyond and for having the eye for what you do best!
I truly can't say enough good things about Sean! I have had the opportunity to work with him and see how he interacts with his clients. He is experienced, attentive, and accommodating. He knows just how to capture the most intimate and joyful m...
oments of his client's weddings. He does amazing work and his photos bring memories and joy for years to come. I would definitely recommend Portraits By Sean.
Sean was the photographer at my sister’s wedding. Not only was he extremely professional, but Sean seamlessly captured the excitement of the wedding in every photo without disrupting/interrupting the experience at all. To look back, these capt...
ured memories feel like family… like love. We are forever thankful.
For those of you looking for a wedding photographer - book Sean! He was affordable, easy-going and so creative from start to finish. He listened to our vision and produced beautiful timeless photos for us. We highly recommend Sean and skills!
From start to finish Sean carried out my vision. Thank you for bringing our day to life and making memories for us to cherish forever. Highly recommend Sean for any photo needs.
My wife and I hired Sean to be the photographer for our wedding and take our engagement photos. He impressed with the quality of images he captured at locations around Pittsburgh, his friendly and helpful demeanor in directing us throughout the...
process, and the timely delivery of the striking portfolio he generated. Our guests repeatedly complimented us on both collections, but those accolades really belong to Sean as he more or less put it all together for us. Thanks so much for making our special day even more meaningful!
Contact Info for Portraits by Sean
Pittsburgh & Surrounding Areas
Meet the Team
Sean Means
Owner
Thank you for visiting Portraits by Sean.
I offer Fun, Elegant and Exciting Wedding & Engagement Photography, and I want to be your photographer.
I'm a Photojournalist. I capture styled and candid shots as they happen. Some people say I have a sixth sense when it comes to capturing the perfect shot. I say it's because I love my job.
I tell your story not with words, but with beautiful imagery.
Each love story leading up to my services is unique and magical in it's own way, and I want to make sure that story is told. It's what I do.
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