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maternity, newborn & family photography in pittsburgh

Golden Hour Maternity at Phipps Conservatory Pittsburgh

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Maternity sessions are about celebrating the excitement ahead, while taking a pause to soak in the moments before that next new adventure takes over. They are a big deal. They call for a styled bump, a glowing mama, and a daddy ready to wrap his arms around the loves of his life. Their session was…

COMING SOON: BABY F (PITTSBURGH MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY)

big sister affectionally talking to baby brother

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One of my absolute favorite parts of my job is seeing Pittsburgh families and little ones grow over the months and years. Its an honor and so fun to document everything that changes. Personalities get bigger, just like the physical. Kids. Grow. Fast. They grow like weeds and it’s why I believe my job to…

THE J FAMILY (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY)

father father cuddling newborn baby in his arms

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I shot their maternity session and walked away completely adoring this couple. Obsessed with their style, humor, and love for each other and their baby on the way. I walked away from that session really excited to see them with their sweet girl. Now she’s here. She’s here and she is perfect! Their sweet, most…

BRAND NEW: BABY LILY (PITTSBURGH IN HOME NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY)

pittsburgh family maternity photo washington's landing

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I admire the beautiful mama at the center of this wild and loving family. She is one of a kind. Hilarious and always so much fun to be around. Her kindness and creativity know no limits. She married a man that is her perfect match and together they are raising two stunning little ladies… with…

Coming Soon: Baby B (Pittsburgh Family Maternity Photography)

mother holding and kissing son in nursery

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FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY AT HOME This is it. What it is all about. They are starting a new chapter, in the home they renovated (to perfection). Their baby boy is now a toddler. He’s walking and exploring the world around him. His curiosity has no limits. He is a snuggle up to mama, thumb sucker and…

THE L FAMILY (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY)

FAMILY | MATERNITY | NEWBORN | FIRST 48 | EXTENDED FAMILY |
FAMILY | MATERNITY | NEWBORN | FIRST 48 | EXTENDED FAMILY |

No added to-dos, just added memories to your life.

You’re busier than you ever thought you’d be. Between chasing toddlers around, work commitments, mastering the art of diaper changes, herding kids to practice, and trying to get some me time, it’s hard to imagine adding anything to your plate.

As a mama of two, I get it!

I'm here to simplify the photography process for you so you can keep focusing on what you need to.

If you want no-stress & natural maternity, newborn, and family photography — I'm your girl.

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Hi, I'm Melissa!

Say goodbye to unnatural and inauthentic photoshoots. I use a child-led approach to guarantee a fun, stress-free family photography session!

Maternity sessions, for me, are a celebration of your incredible journey, and the overflowing love you already feel for the little human you're about to meet.

The early days with your newborn are like nothing else. We’ll capture all the precious moments that make the sleepless nights and diaper changes all worth it.

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