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maternity, newborn & family photography in pittsburgh

mother kissing beautiful baby girl on the head

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When you absolutely adore the home that you brought to life, in the neighborhood that you love… please do yourself a favor and at least consider shooting photos of your family right there – where your heart lives. It’s their comfort zone. Their everyday happy place. It’s the streets they walk together and the stoops…

HOME IS WHERE YOUR HEART LIVES (NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY SESSION)

Family Photo What To Wear

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It’s no easy thing – dressing your family for a photo session! Often times it comes with a bit of anxiety and some second guessing yourself. Maybe you LOVE this part. Maybe you HATE it. Either way, Here are some of the tips and tricks that I share with my clients to steer them in…

FAMILY PHOTOS: WHAT TO WEAR?

Glam red dress and flower crown

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Flawless. No one could do a maternity session like this, quite like them. Really, just stunning. If I told you that this fabulous, soon-to-be-mama, of TWO little ladies, wasn’t feeling 100% on the day we shot… would you even believe me?! I wouldn’t believe it but I know that 9-months-of-morning-sickness feeling and I know how…

COMING SOON: BABY HAY (PITTSBURGH MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY)

mother kissing newborn baby boy

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We go way back. Back to when our fur-babies (who just so happen to be brothers from the same litter by complete chance) were our only babies. I cried a few happy tears when I found out that baby number two was on the way. This session meant so much to me. I stepped into…

BABY LEO

Chunky baby legs in white onesie

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My absolute favorite thing about my approach to newborn sessions is that we don’t have to shoot them right away! There is flexibility and that is a word that I love to extend because I’ve been there – twice now!! Postpartum is no joke. Mama and babies often times need a few extra days/weeks to…

BABY DOMINIC

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.

family photographer in pittsburgh, pa  who gets it

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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For the whole timeline of life, I got your back.

What I can capture for you.

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The journey of motherhood is filled with fleeting moments waiting to be treasured. From tips on capturing your little ones' everyday joy to thoughtfully designed presets, my resources are crafted with love for every mama. 

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