2020 felt like an impossible year for so many, myself included, in very unique ways. Speaking strictly from a business perspective – the only thing that got me through was client patience, understanding, and trust. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOU ALL. I could not have managed without the kindness that was extended, especially when scheduling got really tricky in those Fall months. Leaning on talented referrals for people that I couldn’t fit into the calendar felt like a safety net. I truly feel like everyone who got in touch with me was helped, in one way or another, in a WILD year. Sure my business took a significant hit but nothing like so many others and for that I’m simply thankful.
Photographing families during the pandemic proved to be challenging, but I was able to do it safely, after Pennsylvania got back into that “green phase” following non-essential business closures. Fast forward. Sessions happened and I feel confident that I did what I could to keep everyone safe while we were together. I wore my Rowdy Sprout masks, sanitized a lot, wiped down gear, washed my hands, handled newborns only as much as new parents felt comfortable, etc. I tried hard to keep everyone feeling comfortable, while documenting the love that lived in a stressful and worrisome period of time. The focus needed to be on families and that’s exactly what I set out to have happen each time I left my own home.
I am picking up 2020 shares (in 2021) with this truly amazing family, at home with their sweet and perfect addition. I can scroll through to the bottom of this post and see that a really rough year was filled with as much good as we saw bad. I’d argue more good than bad. <3
2021 DISCLAIMER:
I’m a hugger so the whole social distance thing was and still is not easy for me. (Not a hugger? You may want to consider a referral from me when we all come out on the other side of this pandemic, haha!)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 2 portrait of a new mom and baby](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4202.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 3 new big sibling photos](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4201.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 4 natural newborn photo](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4204.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 5 big siblings kissing newborn](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4205.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 6 mom and daughter with newborn baby girl](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4206.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 7 big brother natural moment](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4207.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 8 dad and his three kids at family newborn session](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4208.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 9 classic family photo at home newborn session](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4209.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 10 natural family moments at home newborn session](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4211.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 11 mother with newborn girl and older daughter](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4212.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 12 natural photos of mother and 2 daughters at newborn session](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4213.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 13 newborn baby girl in daddy's arms](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4214.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 14 newborn in gray nursery with white crib](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4215.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 15 newborn baby laying in crib](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4219.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 16 tummy time and pacifier photos in nursery during in home newborn session](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4218.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 17 family dog smothered in older sibling love at family newborn session](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4217.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 18 outdoor and natural newborn photo during covid-19 pandemic](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4220.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 19 new family photo with dog in front of house](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4222.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 20 parents with newborn outdoor photo](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4223.jpg)
![OH, 2020 (PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER) 21 big sibling outdoor portraits at home newborn session](https://melissalucciphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Melissa-Lucci-Photography_4224.jpg)