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maternity, newborn & family photography in pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Family Photography

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I relate to this family so much! I walked through the door to their beautiful home and we started talking as if we had known each other for years. You can’t help but feel that comfortable around them. It could be that my husband and I remind me so much of this mother-father combo or that they…

The E Family

Pittsburgh Family Photography

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Little Maxwell is celebrating his half-way-to-one birthday! Mom and dad decided that some balloons and time spent together was a nice little way to ring in 6 months with their son. We shot in their home for a bit, making sure to grab one shot of him on THE black leather chair (the one that…

The T Family

Pittsburgh Family Photography

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I have photographed some of the most beautiful, strong, devoted, and caring mothers. I have loved watching them exist in moments with the lives that they brought into this crazy world.  The joy that lives in these images will surely grow with importance over time. Years from now these children will see how blissfully happy their mother was in their presence….

Mother’s Day Love

Pittsburgh Family Lifestyle Photographer

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I’ve got nothing (except for all of the nicest things ever) to say about this family. They are the type that people count as blessings and feel lucky to know. Just good people – which happen to be my favorite kind of people… in general and to photograph. How do I know this? Well, outside of the…

The M Family

Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer

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I made my way to the home of this amazing set of soon-to-be parents on what was THE nicest day of the year so far! I immediately felt at home with them (and Roxy) and loved watching them interact. Dad cares so much for the mother of his first child (both sides first grand baby). It’s so…

Baby K is on the way!!

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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