Pittsburgh Child Lifestyle Photographer

The W Family

Let’s state the obvious and move on from there. Elsie is adorable.

Now that we’ve covered that let’s talk personality. She is curious and so alert. She wears an almost constant little smile, only handing over the really big smile when she likes what she sees (daddy dancing, mommy acting out ‘head, shoulders, knees, and toes’, etc). Close to taking unassisted steps, mom and dad wanted to remember this exciting time in their lives. Mom feels like Elsie grew out of her baby stage overnight. She’s about to turn one and there is a waffle party in her near future – YUM. My invite is in the mail (fingers crossed, haha)!

I think Elsie gets her happy from her parents. They love to be outside, go on adventures, travel, and see new things. They love the lake, the beach, and the mountains. All in all, they live simply and try to enjoy the little things in life – the very best kind of people.

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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. 

For Mamas

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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