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maternity, newborn & family photography in pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Family Photography

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This session took me home! I love going back to my hometown (Oil City PA), especially when I can accommodate a shoot for a special family like this one. Like me, mom and dad don’t live there anyone but they visit often. And you’ll hear no complaints about frequent visits from this set of grandparents….

The O Family at Grandma and Pop-Pop’s

Pittsburgh Maternity Photographer

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I CANNOT WAIT TO MEET THIS BABY!! (all caps = me, excited). I mean, I’m excited to meet all of the newborns that I photograph, but after spending an hour with mom and dad, I became so ready to meet the little miracle growing inside this gorgeous mama. They came to me after working with Leeann…

Baby H is on the way!!

Pittsburgh Family Photographer

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Little Piper throws a smile your way and all is right with the world. Just when you think she couldn’t send any more of that adorable personality your way… she does and you kind of melt just a little bit. I do believe she picked this up from her big sister (THE BEST big sister out…

The C Family at Home

Pittsburgh Family Lifestyle Photographer

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This kid. He’s stylish, adorable, and extremely entertaining. And he’s got some pretty awesome parents. We shot in their cozy home to capture this time as they all prepared to celebrate little Jack’s first birthday… there is Dr. Seuss theme and he’s got the hat + tie combo to prove it… scroll down! Since Jack was born, mom admits…

The S Family… Jack is ONE!

Pittsburgh Family Lifestyle Photography

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This family makes me so happy! They are friends and the very best of clients. I’ve been shooting them since the beginning and every time we get together it’s better than the last. This time, I dove into their life on a Sunday morning as they got ready to start their day together. Dad is…

The B Family at Home

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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