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maternity, newborn & family photography in pittsburgh

Melissa Lucci - Pittsburgh Lifestyle Newborn Photography

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Baby Eloise is such a bright spot for her little family. With two loving parents who could not have wanted her more, she is sure to grow up knowing what it is to be loved beyond comprehension. Swaddled, in all of the most sentimental hand made blankets (and her amazing parents arms), she stayed beyond…

Baby Eloise

Print Your Family Photos - Chatbooks

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At nearly every family and newborn session, the subject of printing and sharing images comes up – AS IT SHOULD! I am happy to talk to each of my clients about how best to share their images from within their client gallery once it reaches their inbox. I always stress the importance of backing up images and…

Chatbooks: Hold On To What Matters

Pittsburgh Family Photographer - mothers

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Mothers are everything to everyone, and that’s a huge weight to carry. But we do it. We happily do it. It’s rarely easy and so often a woman gets a little lost in the shuffle but it’s the most rewarding thing… to be someone’s mama. It’s a blessing and it changes life in ways that cannot…

Mamas are everything…

Melissa Lucci - Pittsburgh Newborn Photographer

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Her newborn session was laid back and sweet – just like her! Mama was ready the second that I walked through the door, with a few sentimental items like the very same blanket that she came home from the hospital wearing. (Grandma held onto it over the years and everyone is glad that she did.) Those special…

Baby Rylie

Melissa Lucci - Pittsburgh Family Photographer

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This family is such a joy to photograph and the little ones are growing up in the most adorable ways. The last time we got together, we stayed home and it was one of my very favorite sessions to date. You really cannot go wrong when this bunch gets together and just focuses on the…

The R Family

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.

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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