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Browse through family stories I've had the privilege of documenting over the years.

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maternity, newborn & family photography in pittsburgh

SWADDLED NEWBORN WITH PACI

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Life changes… fast. That is an absolute certainty. Nine months may feel like a long time, but it goes by in the blink of an eye. Change happens to a mother’s body, sure, but the family dynamic is where the lasting change happens. * **In no way am I making light of what happens to…

THE NEW ‘A FAMILY’ (PITTSBURGH MATERNITY AND NEWBORN FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY)

DUBSADO FOR THE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

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The average mama has, oh I don’t know, 10,000 million-billion things on her plate/mind at any given point in time. We are professional jugglers. (Dads can be too, however this post is written from my perspective, so if you’re a dad, crushing a work from home gig, with tiny humans in the house… kudos, and…

How Dubsado helps me run my family photography business!

newborn portrait with floral swaddle and flower bow

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Their family grew by one sweet, brand new baby girl last Fall and I was so honored to photograph that time for them (especially since their maternity session was so much fun)! Her dark hair, sweet little nose and ten tiny toes were so incredibly perfect. She was a dream to photograph, that’s for sure….

BABY S – CASUAL + NATURAL NEWBORN PHOTOS AT HOME (PITTSBURGH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY)

Family photograph for 6 month old milestone

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I really enjoy working with a family more than once in that ‘first year’. Babies grow and change so, so much in the shortest amount of time! I’m 3/4 of the way through covering those magical 12+ months for this amazing family. (Their love story started here if you’ve got time to drool over a…

THE N FAMILY IN OAKLAND (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER)

parents kissing toddler girl at family photo session

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It’s been a minute… since I’ve shared a session. Last time was all the way back in JULY! (Right before I photographed the awesome little family featured in this post!) Since then, saying that “I’ve been busy” would be a big fat understatement, so posting beautiful family moments (outside Instagram and Facebook) fell to the…

THE L FAMILY IN SEWICKLEY, PA (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER)

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.

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