Specializing in capturing natural, authentic moments, from one parent to another.
Family Photographer in Pittsburgh
Hey, I'm Melissa!
Leave it to me to document your family story — your beautiful chaos.
Carrying the multitude of emotions that come with motherhood, I bring that compassion to every session. This perspective allows me to capture families from a place of genuine understanding… And an extra dose of patience.
Plus, in my world, authentic moments surpass perfection.
A wife, a daughter, a sister, a family photographer in Pittsburgh, a small business owner. While I love and take all of my roles seriously, the one my husband and I cherish most is being parents.
Before becoming a mom, I didn't fully grasp the incredible responsibility and, simultaneously, the incredible blessing of that role.
My little girls infuse my life with a purpose beyond anything I could have imagined. My love for them (and their sarcastic daddy) is boundless and everlasting.
I'm a mama doing her best to be so many things.
She captures our family perfectly every single time and my kids have a blast with her. Family photos can be stressful, but she makes it quick, easy, and fun. She knows all the best spots in town too! She is simply the BEST. Highly recommend!
“Melissa has been photographing my kids since they were born.”
Chances are you know this juggle all too well (or you’re gearing up for it!). After having kids, you could say I’ve become quite the juggling expert.
So I hope it's as reassuring for you as it is for me to know we're in each other's corner.
That's also why, as your family photographer in Pittsburgh, I prioritize a no-stress approach so the kiddos are geared up for a session full of fun and you can just relax!
Family life is one heck of a balancing act.
Anything that feels scripted and inauthentic
Forced smiles and unrealistic expectations
Unnatural, awkward poses
less of this
Telling your family’s story — what it is right in this moment
Focus on the irreplaceable connection between you and your family
More of this
Natural lighting and editing that bring out your best selves
My photography philosophy?
maternity, newborn & family photographer in pittsburgh
Plain seltzer water (and coffee)
I’M SIPPING ON
Cackling laughs from my girls
BEST SOUND IN THE WORLD
A good band tee
I CAN’T PASS UP
Skinny Pop
Sport, Arts, and Entertainment Management
I’d work for a non-profit!
Organizing…anything and everything
My electric heat blanket #foreverfreezing
For the ones who want to get this friendship started!
But who am I really?
Amid all of our roles in life, "mother" stands out as uniquely special. It's the moms who are the epicenter of their family's love — but it's also the moms who carry the weight of responsibility on their shoulders, and it can be overwhelming.
So here, in this space, I'm taking care of YOU.
My goal has always been to create a space where mamas aren't just acknowledged but truly seen, heard, and celebrated.
So, for once, let that stress melt away. And count on me to be your trusted family photographer in Pittsburgh and storyteller.
My lens is attuned to the authentic moments — the chaos of chasing kids, the laughter, and the love that defines your unique motherhood journey.
I’ll freeze-frame those raw and real moments that make motherhood an unforgettable adventure. Because, moms, you deserve every bit of recognition.
