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maternity, newborn & family photography in pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Family Photographer

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They are moving into their dream home but before they leave the place they first called home, they wanted some photos to remember it by. Mom is a photography lover and found herself missing from most of the images since the arrival of their sweet baby boy, Tyler. That changes now! She jumped into the frame and…

The E Family

Pittsburgh Family Photographer

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Marco and his gorgeous mama are two of my very favorite people to have in front of my camera. I met the little guy when he was just about a week old for the first time and fell for this handsome and perfect baby right away. He is only four months old now but has so much personality…

Marco + Mommy

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Avery’s mom and dad are falling into their new roles with such ease. Bringing a newborn home can be overwhelming at times but the love that they have for their daughter and the support they have from family members has made the whole experience that much easier. Sweet Avery is so unbelievably loved and she…

Baby Avery

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I have wanted to meet and photograph this handsome little dude since the moment we shot his parents maternity session. They are the most wonderful people so I knew their little one couldn’t be far off! Baby Franklin was a gem and watching his mom and dad just be so in love with him was…

Baby Franklin

Melissa Lucci Photography

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I never got a chance to meet my father-in-law. (Our entire family knows great loss because of cancer, but we won’t even begin to go there on this happy day.) It often makes me sad, knowing that I missed meeting a man that everyone spoke so highly of. I don’t stay sad for long though because…

To My Husband

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. 

For Mamas

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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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Education and Resources

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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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