siblings and newborn in home photography

BRAND NEW: BABY COOPER (PITTSBURGH NEWBORN)

Newborns

I’m completely comfortable walking into a home, not having met a family before, and feeling like it’s where I’m supposed to be. I usually fire off a bunch of questions as we walk room-to-room looking for *that good light* and chatting about the family dynamic, how the newborn is doing, etc! I chat away the first few minutes as I prep my gear and we go from there…

Meet the F Family. Big brother and big sister didn’t let me get a word in! I loved it – ahh! I walked in and they commented on my chucks (their mommy has the same pair) and went straight into the exciting news (they got a new baby brother)!!! Completely adorable. Noise from start until the minute that they headed to school. Then I got to focus on their new brother. I could not love the natural flow of our time together and more that I do. I LOVE to let family moments happen.

Ten new tiny fingers and toes, laughter, silly faces, snuggles, and two parents who are so, so blessed!

newborn with family in home photos

siblings and newborn in home photography

newborn with family in home photos

photo of newborn and siblings with dad in home

dad kissing newborn baby at home

newborn in the arms of parents

newborn on changing table

siblings and newborn in home photography

siblings and newborn in home photography

siblings and newborn in home photography

siblings and newborn in home photography

photo of newborn in mothers arm

photo of mother with newborn baby and older child

photo of mother with newborn baby and older children

silly face child photos

photos of older siblings with new baby brother

older siblings looking at baby in crib

older siblings looking at baby in crib

photo of newborn baby in crib

natural photo of newborn on handmade blanket

natural photo of newborn details

natural photo of newborn on bed

natural photo of newborn on bed

mother kissing newborn baby on bed

mother hugging newborn baby on bed

newborn baby on mothers shoulder

newborn snuggling elephant stuffed animal

mom reading to newborn baby

mom and dad with newborn

FAMILY | MATERNITY | NEWBORN | FIRST 48 | EXTENDED FAMILY | SENIORS | BRANDS | NON-PROFITS |
FAMILY | MATERNITY | NEWBORN | FIRST 48 | EXTENDED FAMILY | SENIORS | BRANDS | NON-PROFITS |

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Where your story is turned into something you can come back to. Photography for the life you’re living and the legacy you’re building.

Life moves faster than we expect. Seasons shift, kids grow, businesses evolve.

My role, on either side of the work, is to handle what gets in the way so you can stay present in your own life. Photography that documents what matters. Systems that protect the time and energy behind it.

You want images that reflect who you are, what you’ve built, and where you’re headed next.  That's the work.

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Hi, I'm Melissa.

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