Photographs for the moments that become part of your story.
Whether you’re celebrating senior year, welcoming a new baby, or preserving a season of life, let’s create photographs that feel natural, artful, and true to you. I’m Laura Mares, an award-winning, published Pittsburgh photographer with 20+ years of experience photographing families, seniors, couples, newborns, and businesses.
The Art of Seeing What Matters
Families grow. Seniors become graduates. Businesses evolve. Every season brings something worth remembering. I look for beautiful light, genuine connection, thoughtful composition, and the small details that make a photograph feel like you.
"A thing that you will see in my pictures is that I was not afraid to fall in love with these people." - Annie Leibovitz
A Five-Star Experience
"seriously, she's the best photographer in Pittsburgh"
“amazing job capturing us in a natural way”
“an absolute dream to work with”
“upbeat, patient, professional and fun”
“best money we've spent this year”
The stories change. The way I see them doesn't.
I’m drawn to the beauty and feeling within a moment, whether it’s carefully created or completely unexpected. There’s room for a little direction, a lot of connection, and the serendipity of what happens when you let a moment unfold.
Recognized for the Way I See
From international photography awards to published work, my photographs have been recognized for their creativity, thoughtful storytelling, and attention to detail.
How It Works
1
Say Hello.
Submit an inquiry and share your vision for our session.
2
Receive a Proposal.
Review the details by email, then we’ll plan the session together.
3
Make it Official.
Complete your contract and retainer to officially reserve your date.
What I’ve Been Seeing
Recent sessions, favorite places, travel stories, photography inspiration, and the little details that have caught my eye along the way.
What Will You Want to Remember?
The laugh. The connection. The way they looked at you. The places you loved being together. Whatever this season holds, I’m here to photograph it with intention.
Come say hello
Follow along on Instagram @lauramaresphoto for recent work, behind the scenes, photography inspiration, and a glimpse at the people, places, and little details I’m noticing along the way.
