Laura Mares Photography
Photographs for the moments that become part of your story.
Pittsburgh photographer Laura Mares creates authentic, artful portraits that preserve the people, places, connections, and little details that make this season of life meaningful. Award-winning. Published. A visual storyteller with 20+ years behind the camera.
Capturing the Soul of Your Story
You don’t have to know how to pose. You just have to be you. The best photographs rarely come from trying to look natural. They come from being present, moving, laughing, connecting, and simply being yourselves.
My approach is relaxed and observant. I’ll guide you when you need direction while also watching for the moments that happen in between. The unexpected laugh. The way you reach for someone’s hand. A favorite place in the background. The light that changes everything.
Whether you’re celebrating your family, your senior year, your marriage, your growing business, or a season of life you want to remember, I want your photographs to feel unmistakably like you.
The Art of Seeing What Matters
I’m drawn to beautiful light, thoughtful composition, genuine connection, and the little details that give a photograph its character. Explore the categories below to see how I bring that perspective to families, seniors, newborns, lifestyle sessions, branding, and travel.
"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”
Recognized for the Way I See
From international awards to published work, my photography has been recognized for its creativity, thoughtful storytelling, and artful 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.
hello! I'm so glad you are here!
Come 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.
