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maternity, newborn & family photography in pittsburgh

Melissa Lucci,Pittsburgh Family Photography

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They’re back!! Back in front of my camera, being just as cute as ever. And I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW THIS KIDS GETS CUTER EVER TIME I SEE HIM. (All caps necessary.) So much style and love in this bunch. They are completely laid back and super fun! When their name pops up on my calendar, […]

The H Family

melissa lucci pittsburgh newborn photographer

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When all of the children in a home are this stinking cute (yes, that includes the fur baby), a gallery looks like this. It was so easy to document the new love and the adorable moments that naturally unfolded in from of my camera and those moments always kind of make my heart melt! The […]

Baby Nolan

Melissa Lucci - Pittsburgh Family Photographer

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Your home… it’s where you feel most comfortable and it’s definitely where the kids are most themselves. This amazing family has been in front of my camera more than a few times now and I swear they just keep getting more fun to photograph. I think it has something to do with our sessions being […]

The K Family

Melissa Lucci - Pittsburgh Family and Newborn Photographer

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I think that one of my favorite parts about my job might be watching families grow! It’s an honor to photograph a family at any point in their lives but this particular group… I’ve watched them go from maternity > newborn > family > newborn (AGAIN!!!) and I can’t begin to tell you how happy […]

BABY NORA

Pittsburgh Family Photography

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This sweet girl is ONE and I cannot wrap my head around how fast her first year flew by… neither can her parents! Photographing her is always so much fun. Her mama’s got serious style and dreamed up a beautiful little set for some milestone images that included a pretty little birthday cake. That paired […]

The Z Family

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

Where your story is turned into something you can come back to. I take photos of the life you’re living and the legacy you’re building.

Life moves faster than we expect. Seasons shift, kids grow, businesses evolve.

My role, on either side of the work, is to handle what gets in the way so you can stay present in your own life. Photography that documents what matters. Systems that protect the time and energy behind it.

You want images that reflect who you are, what you’ve built, and where you’re headed next.  That's the story.

 photographer in pittsburgh, pa 

Hi, I'm Melissa.

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

Your family, senior, and portrait photographer in Pittsburgh, PA for every season.

Good stories are worth telling.

Documenting and celebrating, before that next big chapter begins. Senior sessions focus on natural and effortless 'posing' to create confident imagery!

Say goodbye to unnatural photoshoots. I use a child-led approach to guarantee a fun, stress-free experience. Roll with it and we'll make magic.

Your non-profit is making the world a better place, one event or community outing at a time. I'm here to document that so you can tell the world about the impact!

Approachability matters and everyone needs a solid headshot! Your small business or personal brand should have images that speak to what you have to offer.

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 capturing every moment. 

For Mamas

i'm a business owner!

You didn't start your business to spend your evenings drowning in emails, chasing leads, or rebuilding the same proposal for the tenth time. You started it because you love what you do. I'm here to help you build the systems that give that love room to breathe.


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