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maternity, newborn & family photography in pittsburgh

siblings and newborn in home photography

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I’m completely comfortable walking into a home, not having met a family before, and feeling like it’s where I’m supposed to be. I usually fire off a bunch of questions as we walk room-to-room looking for *that good light* and chatting about the family dynamic, how the newborn is doing, etc! I chat away the…

BRAND NEW: BABY COOPER (PITTSBURGH NEWBORN)

baby bump and older sibling photos

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Time and time again, they open their doors and allow me to capture some of the sweetest family moments and milestones. For that, I am so thankful. I always will be! I adore them all so much and I am incredibly excited that they are growing the family in the coming months. So, this time…

Coming Soon: Baby H

Pittsburgh Family Gender Reveal Cotton Candy

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You guys…….. IT’S A GIRL! Another sweet family, growing by one. Daddy’s in big, BIG trouble. Mama has style, so does the little lady, and you know that come October there will be another fabulously dressed little miss he gets to worry about. What a seriously lucky guy, surrounded by his girls! For them there…

The H Family

Pittsburgh Family Lifestyle Photography

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This is the fourth time that I have worked with this family now and I swear that they manage to get more adorable each time. This round was extra amazing too. They added one perfect little lady to the mix and I finally got to meet her! Four sweet (growing way too fast) baby girls…

The K Family

Pittsburgh Family and Newborn Photographer - Motherhood

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Every year, as we all gear up to celebrate or remember the mamas we hold in our hearts, some of the best writers manage to pull it off. They write about mothers from all angels and those words blow me away. They capture what it is to be a mother and love a mother. These…

Mother’s Day

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.

newborn

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

What I can capture for you.

I'm a mama!

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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Whether you're honing your skills or looking to streamline your business, I've curated a collection of resources just for you. Dive into my free guides or explore paid mentorship and educational courses for an in-depth photography and business transformation.

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newborn & family photography

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It's my kind of vibe. If it’s yours too, I'd love to be the one capturing your family memories.

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