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maternity, newborn & family photography in pittsburgh

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 dog portrait

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My dad pointed out that our dog, Cody, in so many ways, prepared my husband and I for our parenting journey.  He said that to us in the days after we had to put him down due to an illness that he just couldn’t fight anymore. It didn’t sink in until a few days later….

Saying Goodbye To Our Dog

Spring family photos in the Mexican War Streets Pittsburgh

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We settled on a favorite location of mine, the Northside! It’s beautiful. (Maybe I am biased because my family used to call it home, but it really is a wonderful backdrop, with gorgeous stoop filled streets and a nearby park with little lake/pond.) It’s was a L-O-N-G Winter and on one of the first Spring-ish…

THE S FAMILY: PARI IS ONE (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY)

6 month old laying in bed with Wubba

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So very much change occurs between an in home newborn session and a ‘first birthday’ family session. Baby rolls appear, milestones come and go, little personalities grow BIG. I know that rapid change firsthand as a mother of two, and I noticed a spike in clients requesting to document those “in-between” months. Are they worthy…

SIX MONTHS: MISS LILY (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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