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maternity, newborn & family photography in pittsburgh

holding hands with newborn baby

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They were back in front of my camera, this time with a brand new baby to love. A favorite family of mine grew by one this past June and to say that I am happy or excited for them isn’t enough. These (really amazing) parents already know how to raise a perfect little gentleman… why…

BRAND NEW: BABY SAMUEL (PITTSBURGH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY)

newborn session family photo on bed

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This family is now a Party of Four!! I can’t get enough. Especially since I was able to photograph the now BIG BROTHER in his first few weeks at home – just a few years back! I feel so incredibly humbled when it happens like this. I’m watching families grow right in front of my…

BRAND NEW: BABY JACK (PITTSBURGH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY)

What to wear for family photos

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Pulling together outfits for a photography session… You either: A. LOVE IT!! B. HATE IT. C. GET EXCITED… ONLY TO FALL FLAT. (Because you’re just “meh” about your selections after way too much effort.)    For my B. and C. clients… I so desperately want to help. (A. Clients… I have a feeling you’re going to…

NO STRESS WARDROBE COORDINATION!

newborn photos in crib

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It has been my absolute honor, photographing now two of their happiest, most important family times. I helped Leeann document the day they became man and wife, and just a few weeks back, I photographed them at home, with their brand new (greatest) blessing, baby Reagan. I remember their gorgeous wedding. It was one of…

BRAND NEW: BABY REAGAN (PITTSBURGH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY)

Authentic and natural photo photos at home

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Fun inside on a dreary day. We had that! This family is a good one… a great one! I shot them last Fall but not alone. The whole K family was there for an extended family session, with more cousins than I could count, at their happy place – grandma and grandpas!! It was a…

THE K FAMILY AT HOME (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY)

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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