Pittsburgh Family Lifestyle Photographer

The W Family at Home

When another photographer reaches out, asking you to photograph them with their baby girl at home, you (secretly) do mini cartwheels inside and say YES! I was SO honored to meet and photograph this really amazing family (click HERE to view their work). I think my favorite part about working with them was that I got to deliver a gallery with images, that they exist in, with their sweet baby, Carlene. So often photographers are missing from family memories and that sort of makes me sad.  The love that these parents have for their daughter and each other (and pup) is so worth documenting.

Together, they are laid back and a little silly – such a good combo! Carlene is in a super active stage and seriously just the cutest little thing.  Mom wanted to be sure to get some of the family cuddled up together and take advantage of their studio to shoot for some fun valentines shots. I could not ask for nicer people to work with and I’m really glad they trusted me to capture this fun time in their lives!

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

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.

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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Your family, senior, and portrait photographer in Pittsburgh, PA for every season.

Good stories are worth telling.

Documenting and celebrating, before that next big chapter begins. Senior sessions focus on natural and effortless 'posing' to create confident imagery!

Say goodbye to unnatural photoshoots. I use a child-led approach to guarantee a fun, stress-free experience. Roll with it and we'll make magic.

Your non-profit is making the world a better place, one event or community outing at a time. I'm here to document that so you can tell the world about the impact!

Approachability matters and everyone needs a solid headshot! Your small business or personal brand should have images that speak to what you have to offer.

I'm a mama!

The journey of motherhood is filled with fleeting moments waiting to be treasured. From tips on capturing your little ones' everyday joy to thoughtfully designed presets, my resources are crafted with love for every mama capturing every moment. 

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i'm a business owner!

You didn't start your business to spend your evenings drowning in emails, chasing leads, or rebuilding the same proposal for the tenth time. You started it because you love what you do. I'm here to help you build the systems that give that love room to breathe.


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