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maternity, newborn & family photography in pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Maternity Photographer

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The golden hour minutes I spent with them wasn’t enough! I mean, it was plenty of time to document the pure love, joy, excitement and beauty of this time for them. However, it was not enough time for me, because they are two humans I could chat with for hours! They are awesome people, clearly…

A GROWING FAMILY (NORTH PARK MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHY)

family walking dog in Pittsburgh neighborhood

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JUST SAY NO… to family photography that is unnatural. If it doesn’t capture true personalities, and loving connections, what is the point?! It’s not just ‘for the gram’. Come on, mamas! This Fall and in all the months and years that follow… don’t force it. Let your kids go a little crazy. Give them a…

SAY NO TO FAKE, FORCED, STIFF FAMILY PHOTOS! (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY)

sibling portrait during covid quarentine

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I’m a non-essential business owner and photographed my last family on March 8, before shut downs and stay-home orders took hold of PA. That seems like forever ago… March 8! Daily life has been a small struggle ever since. I say small because I know how lucky I am and have tried very, very hard…

Life… lately (Covid-19 quarantine style)

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)

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 | 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—
for 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 is to simplify the photography experience so you can stay present in it—while I document it with intention and care.

You want images that reflect who you are—what you’ve built and where you’re headed next.  I'm here for that.

 photographer in pittsburgh, pa 

Hey! 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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