Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Family Photographer

The A Family at The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh

Mom reached out to me wanting some unique photographs of their family spending time together just before their daughter turned one. She and her husband are creatives, designers, the kind of people that I could spend all day with and never get bored. Mom suggested shooting a family trip to the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh (BIG thanks to the marketing team there for allowing me to tag along while this family explored) – really, such a great idea!!

Little Charlotte showed up dressed in one of those “aweeeeee” inducing outfits with tiny red chucks to coordinate with her parents.  I didn’t need to see more than that to know that I adored this trio. Charlotte took a nap in the car ride to the museum and perked up just minutes after she hit the floor. She is seriously one of the happiest baby I have ever seen and so interested in all that surrounds her.  Her happy spirit is a reflection of her parents and how they are raising her.

We mixed in some fun birthday shots and I spent the rest of our time together just following along and documenting a set of parents who adore having fun with their girl. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this fun set of images!

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FAMILY | MATERNITY | NEWBORN | FIRST 48 | EXTENDED FAMILY | SENIORS | BRANDS | NON-PROFITS |
FAMILY | MATERNITY | NEWBORN | FIRST 48 | EXTENDED FAMILY | SENIORS | BRANDS | NON-PROFITS |

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