Steve Groves Photo

Every performance is the culmination of countless rehearsals, months of practice, and a lot of dedication.

It was a privilege to photograph the Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras as they closed out their 2025–2026 season with a performance at Heinz Hall. Congratulations to these talented young musicians, their conductors, and everyone who helped make the season a success.

Take a look through a few of my favorite moments from the afternoon, and see the full gallery on the blog.

📷 https://www.stevegrovesmediaworks.com/blog/a-moment-to-remember-trypo-takes-the-stage-at-heinz-hall

Not every photograph belongs to the assignment.

While photographing the private opening reception for The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens' French Moderns exhibition, I made one image that had nothing to do with the event gallery: a baby bird at the base of a nearby tree.

It was not part of the client story. But it did remind me of the importance that while assignments may give you a reason to be there, attention gives you a reason to keep seeing.

New on the blog: The Unassigned Photograph: Hidden in Plain Sight

https://www.stevegrovesmediaworks.com/blog/the-unassigned-photograph-hidden-in-plain-sight

Sometimes the best photographs come from places that already hold meaning.

For Zack and Candice, that meant spending time in a theater and a record store, two settings that reflect pieces of who they are and what they enjoy together. Rather than focusing on poses alone, these sessions were about capturing connection, personality, and the story they're writing before their October wedding.

The result is a collection of images that feels uniquely theirs, filled with laughter, quiet moments, and the shared interests that helped bring them together.

Read the full story on the blog:
https://www.stevegrovesmediaworks.com/blog/zack-and-candice-theater-vinyl-and-the-road-to-october