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maternity, newborn & family photography in pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH FAMILY AND NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY

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The anniversary of the loss of two great women, that I loved very much, falls around this time of year. Those days on a calendar are tough for my family. They are tough because they are both missed in ways some people cannot even imagine. Know what helps? Photographs. A lot of looking back, and…

Mama… get in the picture.

Pittsburgh Newborn Photos at home with mother

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My job is dangerous sometimes. Dangerous in that I often walk away with “baby fever”. And this one made me want a third!!! (Thankfully my sweet and sour Myra Jane -at 20 months- still isn’t loving sleep, so I’m back to thinking my family of four is complete pretty quick, post in-home newborn session, haha!)…

BRAND NEW: BABY ISABELLA (PITTSBURGH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY)

big sister with newborn baby brother on chair in nursery

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Big sister stole my heart a while back when we shot a Fall family session. She was just a chunky little ball of baby when we first met. Since then, I’ve photographed some adorable milestones for the family over the years, and they’ve all been so much fun. This one was no different. Love, laughter,…

BRAND NEW: BABY GRAYSON (PITTSBURGH NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY)

Melissa Lucci, Family Photographer

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Four years old. This one stings a little. An overwhelmingly good and sad feeling, if I’m being completely honest. She’s happy and healthy, so to focus on anything else is a waste of time, but I cannot get past these feelings as we get ready to celebrate her this weekend. My baby is turning four….

AVA TURNS FOUR!

beautiful mother holding and looking at newborn baby in bedroom during home newborn session

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Watching your first born hug, snuggle, kiss, love, and welcome your second is a feeling like none other. You worry, before baby number 2 makes their debut, about how you’ll ever love like you did with your first. You worry how your first will react to the sudden change in their content little world. And…

BRAND NEW: BABY WESTON (PITTSBURGH NEWBORN 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.

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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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