Justin Merriman Photography

Stay-at-home Dad

2012-01-27T18:50:00.000-05:00

Ed & Julie Tozzi of Homestead hold their children, Talia, 2, and 8-month-old Giana at their home on Friday afternoon, January 27, 2012. Ed, 28, a laid-off teacher, stays at home while his wife, Julie, 30, goes to work. A disproportionate amount of men were laid off during the economy, creating a "mancession." As a result, some men stayed home to be primary caregiver to their children. Some men haven’t been able to rebound, other chose not to re-enter the work force.

Science Bowl

2012-01-27T18:18:00.000-05:00

Jarod Seibel, (right) and Brennon Grubb, (left) students at West Allegheny Middle School, work on a science challenge at the annual science bowl at the Carnegie Science Center on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.

Duquesne University

2012-01-27T17:51:00.000-05:00

Katie Borzelleca, 19, a student at Duquesne University works in class at Fisher Hall on Tuesday, January 24, 2012.

Taste of the NFL

2012-01-27T17:49:00.000-05:00

Bigelow Grille executive chef Anthony Zallo will represent the Pittsburgh Steelers at this year's Taste of the NFL fundraiser on Wednesday, January 25th at the Bigelow Grille at the DoubleTree Hotel uptown. Zallo will be teamed with Steelers great Andy Russell for the event which will benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

Cross Country Skiing

2012-01-27T17:48:00.000-05:00

Dave Wood of Highland Park enjoys the fresh snow as he cross country skis at Highland Park on Saturday afternoon.

Carnegie Mellon University Build-18

2012-01-27T17:47:00.000-05:00

Eric Tang, 28, an alumni of Carnegie Mellon University and guest speaker on Friday, looks over some of the presentations by 120 engineering students at CMU as they showcased their ingenuity during the Build-18 showcase on Friday.

Bus Cameras

2012-01-27T17:46:00.002-05:00

Bob Guerriero, a bus driver with First Student, sits in a bus at McIntyre Elementary school, where a camera has been installed in his bus.

Suspended

2012-01-27T17:45:00.001-05:00

Jeremy Peters, 18, a senior at Brentwood High School was suspended for bypassing the school's security system on the internet.

Tuskegee Airman

2012-01-27T17:40:00.000-05:00

Dr. Harry Lanauze, 85, sits in his office in McKeesport on Saturday afternoon, January 14, 2012. Lanauze was a fighter pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen.

Kilimanjaro Climber

2012-01-27T17:33:00.000-05:00

Jim Wolf, 65, of Mt. Lebanon, who is heading to Africa to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise money for orphans, poses in his home with a carved giraffe that he brought back on a previous trip to Kenya.

Metropolitan Savas

2011-12-09T19:39:00.000-05:00

His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of American enthrones the new Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh, His Eminence Metropolitan Savas during a ceremony at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Oakland on Thursday evening, December 8, 2011.

Stinkbug

2011-12-01T22:11:00.000-05:00

A stinkbug that has moved into my house.

Kennywood Outtakes

2011-12-01T22:09:00.000-05:00

A few outtakes that I kinda liked from my shoot at Kennywood's light up night.

Kennywood

2011-12-01T22:03:00.000-05:00

People enjoy the lights at Kennywood's premier of it's holiday light show at the park on Thursday evening, December 1, 2011.

Shoemaker

2011-11-30T19:05:00.007-05:00

Paul Manno, 63, works on a pair of boots at Ullrich's, Downtown on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Manno has been repairing shoes for over 50 years.

Seniors

2011-11-30T19:05:00.006-05:00

TOP: Lucille Santella, 94, of Penn Hills, volunteers at the Penn Hills Senior Center. BOTTOM: Gloria Anderson, 86, of Penn Hills knits at the senior center.

Fun with Dad

2011-11-30T19:05:00.004-05:00

Robert Morgan, 2, of Sharpsburg enjoys the warmer weather as he runs from his father, Christopher, while playing in Sharpsburg on Friday, November 25, 2011.

Black Friday

2011-11-30T19:05:00.003-05:00

Judy (right) and Marianne Kosslow of Brentwood shop at South Hills Village Mall in Bethel Park on "Black Friday," November 25, 2011.

Pottery Dome

2011-11-30T19:05:00.002-05:00

Bob Isenberg, 40, of Slippery Rock, throws a pot at the Pottery Dome in Springfield Township, Mercer County on Wednesday afternoon, November 23, 2011.

Prosthetics

2011-11-30T19:05:00.001-05:00

Katherine Bomkamp, a high-school student-- now a sophomore at West Virginia University--who at 16 came up with a medical device known as the "Pain Free Socket" that relieves phantom limb pain for amputees. The device is currently patent-pending, and Katherine has been speaking with a national prosthetics company about buying the licensing rights.

Dirty Charms

2011-11-30T19:05:00.000-05:00

The South Side-based band Dirty Charms is (from left), Rocky Lamonde, Angel O, Trym Killi and Darryl Van Zant.

TJ Lubinsky

2011-11-30T19:04:00.005-05:00

TJ Lubinsky, executive producer and director of many PBS music shows, at his Gibsonia home on Wednesday evening, November 16, 2011.

Miniture Railroad

2011-11-30T19:04:00.004-05:00

The miniature railroad village at the Carnegie Science Center.

Tire Recycling

2011-11-30T19:04:00.003-05:00

The Liberty Tire Recycling facility in Braddock on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Liberty Tire Recycling recycles about a quarter of all tires discarded in the US each year.

Jamie & Shawn's Wedding

2011-11-30T19:04:00.002-05:00

A few images from Jamie & Shawn's wedding.

Closer Look

2011-11-30T19:04:00.001-05:00

Kyle McClain, 9, of South Buffalo Township, looks over some of the dinosaur models that Tony Palermo has set up at Children's Hospital on Saturday, November 12, 2011.

Reflection

2011-11-30T19:04:00.000-05:00

U.S. Marine PFC Eric Elinski, 18, of Gibsonia, is reflected in a memorial dedicated to Marines, during a dedication ceremony at Upper St. Clair's Veteran's Park on Friday, November 11, 2011.

In Honor of our Veterans

2011-11-11T08:44:00.000-05:00

Thank You!

City Theatre

2011-11-11T03:20:00.002-05:00

Paul Thompson plays the upright bass during a rehearsal for the City Theatre's production of Sam Bendrix at the Bon Soir on Thursday, November 10, 2011.

Luke Macfarlane

2011-11-11T03:19:00.000-05:00

Luke Macfarlane, who is best known for his role as Scotty Wandell on ABC's Brothers & Sisters, rehearses on stage during a dress rehearsal for the City Theatre's production of Sam Bendrix at the Bon Soir on Thursday evening, November 10, 2011.

Rush Hour

2011-11-11T03:15:00.002-05:00

Rush-hour traffic on Boulevard of the Allies Downtown on Wednesday evening, November 9, 2011.

Suspect Arrested

2011-11-11T03:14:00.000-05:00

A suspect in a shooting sits in the back of a police vehicle on the North Side on Wednesday afternoon, November 9, 2011.

Trombone Shorty

2011-11-11T02:52:00.001-05:00

Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews performs at the Rex Theater in Pittsburgh on Tuesday evening. I’m sure those who were fortunate enough to attend the show can attest, Troy and his band have seemingly endless talents that they reveal on stage in a performance that leaves everyone dancing and begging for more. If you haven’t seen them live, do yourself a favor and don’t miss their show the next time they are in town. I know I sure won’t. This is one show I look forward to every year, and is easily my favorite show of the year! Check out more about Trombone Shorty at www.tromboneshorty.com and be sure to get yourself a copy of his new album, “For True,” (Sept. 13 on Verve Forecast).

Ribbon Cutting

2011-11-10T17:00:00.002-05:00

Lisa Gallagher, principal at Woolslair elementary school in Bloomfield, cuts the ribbon to the new library on Friday, November 4, 2011. The school was is one of 42 elementary schools nationwide to receive a library makeover in 2011 courtesy of Target and now features 2,000 new books, eco-friendly design elements, a complete technology upgrade, as well as new furniture, carpet and shelves.

Chip Ganassi

2011-11-10T16:59:00.002-05:00

Racing legend Chip Ganassi reads Dr. Seuss to kindergartners at Woolslair elementary school in Bloomfield on Friday, November 4, 2011. Ganassi was at the school for the unveiling of the new library which was renovated by Target.

Vice President Biden

2011-11-04T17:00:00.000-04:00

Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the University of Pittsburgh's Alumni Hall on Friday, November 4, 2011.

The Boss

2011-11-03T22:47:00.000-04:00

Bruce Springsteen joins with his longtime friend, Joe Grushecky, on stage at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Pittsburgh on Thursday, evening, November 3, 2011.

Bronze Radio Return

2011-11-03T02:58:00.000-04:00

It's one of my hobbies to search for new music and bands late at night. Having been tired of my same old playlists I searched for something new and ran across a song titled, "Sell It To You" by Bronze Radio Return. Immediately I sought out all their music and I wasn't disappointed. The band is a must on any playlist and at the top of mine right now! It was an added bonus to find out they were playing at the Thunderbird Cafe on Tuesday night. An amazing show and some really talented great guys. If you missed the show do yourselves a favor and don't miss the next one. If you want to find out more about Bronze Radio Return check them out at http://www.bronzeradioreturn.com/ and follow them on Twitter @BronzeRadio.

Wiz Khalifa's Mom

2011-11-03T02:33:00.000-04:00

Wiz Khalifa's mother, Katie "Peachie" Wimbush, at her home in Squirrel Hill on Wednesday, November 2, 2011.

Foggy Watch

2011-11-02T16:28:00.003-04:00

Mike Zawoyski, 42, of Scott Township, watches the fog lift above the city skyline from the West End Overlook on Tuesday, November 1, 2011.

Foggy Skyline

2011-11-02T16:28:00.002-04:00

A couple of photos of a heavy fog lifting above the city skyline from the West End Overlook on Tuesday, November 1, 2011.

Burn Pits

2011-11-02T16:28:00.001-04:00

Bethany Bugay poses for a portrait at her home in West Mifflin on Monday evening, October 31, 2011. Bugay has a rare form of leukemia that she says she got from inhaling fumes from the burn pits of Iraq.

Blind Curve

2011-11-02T16:28:00.000-04:00

Cynthia Savitt of Edgewood stands along Elmer Street on Monday afternoon, October 31, 2011. Savitt wants the speed limit lowered on Elmer Street because of a blind curve very close to her home.

Dante Taylor

2011-11-02T16:27:00.000-04:00

A few photo of University of Pittsburgh basketball player Dante Taylor from a typical day in his life at school, practice, the gym and his apartment.

Bomb Scare

2011-10-26T18:07:00.000-04:00

A bomb squad officer carries a box containing a possible pipe bomb that was found on the 1100 block of Woodland Avenue in the North Side on Wednesday afternoon, October 26, 2011.

Flash Mob

2011-10-26T18:03:00.000-04:00

Students from the Pitt School of Pharmacy hold a flash mob in the lobby of the Petersen Events Center on Wednesday afternoon, October 26, 2011. The song and dance is intended to promote medication safety.

Pumpkin

2011-10-26T18:02:00.000-04:00

Dana Riggs of Gibsonia pokes her head out of a 1,405 pound pumpkin that Joel Keefer of Aspinwall carves into a cheshire cat on his front porch on Tuesday afternoon, October 25, 2011.

Fall

2011-10-26T18:01:00.000-04:00

A few fall images from the last couple of weeks.

Power Plant

2011-10-26T17:59:00.000-04:00

GenOn Energy's Cheswick coal-fired power plant in Springdale on Tuesday afternoon, October 25, 2011. This photo was shot on an iPhone with a Hipstamatic camera.

Groundbreaking

2011-10-26T17:57:00.000-04:00

Stanley Markiewicz of Mt. Pleasant, a member of the Mt. Pleasant American Legion Post 446, salutes as the national anthem is sung during a groundbreaking on October 25, 2011 for a new Fisher House at the VA Hospital in Oakland. The facility will allow families and caregivers of veterans to stay close to their loved ones during treatment at the hospital.

AIU Mural

2011-10-26T17:56:00.000-04:00

Allegheny Intermediate Unit unveils its 20-foot mural in the lobby of its Central Office as students who helped make the mural gather around artist Laura Jean McLaughlin on Monday evening. Funded through the Grable Foundation, the mural was created in part by 748 children from the 42 suburban school districts in Allegheny County.

Ryan & Sarah

2011-10-26T17:53:00.000-04:00

A few photos from Ryan and Sarah's engagement session in Latrobe.

Lindsay & Tom's Wedding

2011-10-26T17:44:00.000-04:00

A few photos from Lindsay & Tom's wedding in Pittsburgh.

Officer Derek Kotecki

2011-10-18T18:21:00.000-04:00

Thousands of law enforcement officers attend the funeral of fallen Lower Burrell police officer Derek Kotecki, at Mt. St. Peters Church in New Kensington.

Chris & Sarah

2011-10-18T18:20:00.002-04:00

A few photos from Chris & Sarah's engagement session in Greensburg.

Morning Breezes

2011-10-18T18:20:00.001-04:00

Kate & Tim's Wedding

2011-10-18T18:20:00.000-04:00

A few photos of my favorite images from Kate & Tim's wedding.

POTUS

2011-10-11T21:11:00.000-04:00

President Barack Obama talks about his jobs bill at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 5 Training Center on the South Side on Tuesday afternoon, October 11, 2011.

Laura & Peter's Wedding

2011-10-11T02:22:00.001-04:00

A few photos from Laura & Peter's wedding.

Second Chance

2011-10-11T02:20:00.000-04:00

Tyrone Taylor, 62, lost his Pittsburgh mill job decades ago, and he fell into alcohol, cocaine and homelessness in Los Angeles, leaving three young daughters behind. A few years ago, his brother sought him out and he began a path to recovery. Now he is back in Pittsburgh living with his daughter, Shawnta, 31, and her children in Penn Hills, including Keith, 2.

Funeral

2011-10-11T02:17:00.000-04:00

"Little" Dock Fielder, 16, gets a hug from his friend, Mariah Howze, after his father, Dock Fielder's funeral at the Pentecostal Temple of Church of God in Christ in East Liberty on Friday, October 7, 2011.

NOMAD

2011-10-11T02:16:00.000-04:00

The band NOMAD, North of Mason and Dixon, poses for a portrait at Point Park College's Village Park, Downtown before performing an outdoor concert on Thursday evening, October 6, 2011.

Standoff Arrest

2011-10-06T22:06:00.000-04:00

Mike Kreuber, 43, is taken into custody by police along Sussex Avenue and Cedric Avenue in Brookline after police surrounded his home along Chelton Avenue for several hours only to find he was no longer in the residence and several blocks away on foot. Police were called to the home following a domestic dispute early Wednesday morning.

Surrender

2011-10-06T22:04:00.002-04:00

Frank Perez Jr., 30, surrenders to police after a standoff outside of a home in the 400 block of Center Avenue in Verona. Perez is wanted in connection with a homicide in Whiting, Ind., a suburb of Chicago, and Mexican authorities are seeking him in connection with a kidnapping.

It's The Great Pumpkin

2011-10-06T22:03:00.000-04:00

Isabella Garcia, 1, of Greensburg gets a helping hand from her grandmother as they shop for pumpkins at Soergel's Orchard in Wexford on Tuesday afternoon, October 4, 2011.

Shelly & Mike's Wedding

2011-10-03T04:40:00.000-04:00

A few photos of Shelly & Mike's wedding.

Released

2011-10-03T03:54:00.001-04:00

David Munchinski, 59, talks to the media after being released from SCI-Pittsburgh on Friday, September 30, 2011 after serving 25 years in prison.

Dan Rooney

2011-10-03T03:53:00.000-04:00

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney, and U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, stands at a press conference on the North Shore where a street was named in honor of former Pittsburgh Steeler head coach Chuck Noll.

Chuck Noll Way

2011-10-03T03:51:00.000-04:00

Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and Art Rooney II, president of the Pittsburgh Steelers, hold a street sign for Chuck Noll Way, during a press conference on Friday, September 30, 2011 for a new road being named in honor of former Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Chuck Noll on the North Side. Former Steelers Andy Russell and Mel Blunt were also in attendance.

Elaine Germany

2011-10-03T03:49:00.000-04:00

Elaine Germany, of the Sugar Top neighborhood in the Hill District, said her brother Eric Whack could not have signed an election petition for State Rep. Jake Wheatley in February 2010 because he died about two years earlier. Whack's name was one of several identified as forgery on the petitions, circulated by Pittsburgh City Councilman Daniel Lavelle, who was charged Thursday with perjury and making false statements.

Alain Tamo

2011-10-03T03:47:00.002-04:00

Alain Tamo, Ceo Laptop ETC, in East Liberty is reflected in one of the laptops for sale at his store.

Stephen Zapalla

2011-10-03T03:46:00.000-04:00

Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zapalla speaks to the media about the SCI investigation into sexual abuse at the prison while he visited Woodland Hills High School on Wednesday morning, September 28, 2011.

Miyoshi

2011-10-03T03:45:00.000-04:00

Miyoshi Anderson, founder and executive director of Pittsburgh Fashion Week, gives a model some runway advice during a rehearsal for the ManStyle Fashion Show on Tuesday afternoon, September 27, 2011 at the Heinz History Center.

Miranda

2011-10-03T03:43:00.000-04:00

A few photos of Miranda shot at Twin Lakes Park in Greensburg.

Rainy Friday

2011-10-03T03:40:00.004-04:00

A pedestrian walks across the Smithfield Street Bridge in Pittsburgh on a rainy Friday, September 23, 2011.

Cornell

2011-10-03T03:40:00.001-04:00

Cornell Russell, 50, of Allentown, was well above the poverty level in 2000 but now is among the increased number of people who fell below it in the last decade.

Home!

2011-09-21T16:59:00.000-04:00

Airmen with the 911th Security Forces Squadran out of Coraopolis return to their families on Wednesday afternoon, after a 6-month deployment to Afghanistan. The returning group replaced the Royal Air Force team from Lakenheath, England, which came under attack at the Frankfurt International Airport in Germany this past March.

Cornell

2011-09-21T16:51:00.002-04:00

Cornell Russell, 50, of Allentown, was well above the poverty level in 2000 but now is among the increased number of people who fell below it in the last decade.

Bike Ride

2011-09-21T16:50:00.000-04:00

A kid rides his bike through an alley on the South Side on Tuesday afternoon, September 20, 2011.

Homewood Shooting

2011-09-21T16:49:00.002-04:00

Police investigate at the scene of a shooting in Homewood at the intersection of North Homewood Avenue and Hamilton Avenue on Tuesday afternoon, September 20, 2011.

Lunch Break

2011-09-21T16:48:00.002-04:00

Zachary Smith, 23, of Mt. Lebanon enjoys the weather as he reads at Schenley Park in Oakland on his lunch break on Monday afternoon, September 19, 2011.

Danielle & Dale's Wedding

2011-09-19T03:06:00.001-04:00

A few photos from Danielle & Dale's wedding.

Christiana

2011-09-17T01:34:00.000-04:00

A few photos of Christiana from the studio.

Richard Baumhammer

2011-09-12T23:24:00.000-04:00

Richard Baumhammers, 46, who killed five individuals and left one paralyzed during a shooting spree on April 28, 2000 in Pittsburgh, is escorted into court by Sheriff's deputies for his appeal at the Allegheny County Courthouse on Monday, September 12, 2011.

Shanksville

2011-09-12T23:20:00.000-04:00

Just a few photos from Shanksville on September 10, 2011.

Flag Retirement

2011-09-12T23:14:00.000-04:00

Chris Zunski, 11, a Boy Scout with Troop 36 out of Franklin Park places a flag into the fire at Allegheny County's Third Annual North Park Flag Retirement Ceremony on Thursday, evening, September 8, 2011.

Rainy Tuesday

2011-09-12T23:13:00.000-04:00

Tim Peters of Brentwood leaves work Downtown on a rainy Tuesday, September 6, 2011.

Amber

2011-09-07T17:27:00.000-04:00

A few photos of the lovely Amber from the studio.

Trundle Manor

2011-09-07T16:50:00.001-04:00

Anton Raphael Mirillo, 28, the owner of Trundle Manor of Swissvale poses in the museum of oddities on Tuesday evening, September 6, 2011.

Kierstin & Jeremy's Wedding

2011-09-07T16:48:00.000-04:00

A few photos from Kierstin & Jeremy's Wedding at Station Square in Pittsburgh.

Lara & Joseph Wedding

2011-09-07T15:43:00.000-04:00

A couple of photos from Lara & Joseph's wedding.

Katelyn

2011-08-24T17:09:00.002-04:00

A few photos of Katelyn from our shoot in the studio.

Funeral

2011-08-24T16:42:00.000-04:00

Family and friends gather outside of St. Irenaeus Catholic in Oakmont for the funeral of Mary Saflin, the 72-year-old woman caught in Friday's flash flooding along Washington Boulevard. Pittsburgh's mayor Luke Ravenstahl also attended the funeral.

Earthquake Evacuation

2011-08-24T16:39:00.002-04:00

People stand on the corner of William Penn Place near the Omni William Penn Hotel after being evacuated from buildings, Downtown on Tuesday afternoon, August 23, 2011 after an earthquake was felt in the region.

Matt Cooke

2011-08-24T16:35:00.002-04:00

Pittsburgh Penguin Matt Cooke talks to the Trib on Tuesday afternoon, August 23, 2011.

Emily

2011-08-22T00:13:00.000-04:00

A few photos of Emily from our shoot today in Latrobe.

Riverside Trail

2011-08-16T18:19:00.000-04:00

Liz Keller and her husband, Liam Cooney walk the riverside trail in Lawrenceville with their daughter, Olive, 3, and their dog on Thursday evening, August 11, 2011.

P.R.O.M.I.S.E

2011-08-16T18:17:00.000-04:00

Jakim Donaldson works with kids at the P.R.O.M.I.S.E Basketball Camp at Oliver High School on Friday afternoon, August 12, 2011.

A Father's Grief

2011-08-16T18:16:00.000-04:00

Anthony Sewell, 25, holds a photo of his 3-year-old son Zy'Miere Sewell who was killed in Homewood last week.

VisitPittsburgh

2011-08-16T18:14:00.000-04:00

Beverly Morrow-Jones, executive director of marketing & communications of VisitPittsburgh, stands at the overlook on Mt. Washington on Tuesday, August 9, 2011.