![engaged couple standing on the Roberto clemente bridge at sunset in downtown Pittsburgh](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Laura-Mares-Photography-Pittsburgh-Couple-Lifestyle-Photographer-Jordan-88-scaled-q9r4vwdys29431i6g0uv69sdyv0pvxxo8is8xingqg.jpg)
![candid portrait of family having fun on Mt. Washington, Pittsburgh](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Laura-Mares-Photography-Pittsburgh-Family-Photographer-Lakshmi-70--q41l8lgo8047p9xc759mwohc9y4qqft0dsaypvrfjs.jpg)
![Senior portrait captured in rolling hills at sunset near Pittsburgh, PA](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Laura-Mares-Photography-Pittsburgh-Senior-Photographer-Bella-12-qamidf9yzwtccaddp6w9yh77bvjg9zdbcdsr01ejco.jpg)
![lifestyle portrait of a toddler looking at newborn brother's toes while mom and dad hold both children](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Laura-Mares-Photography-Pittsburgh-Llifestyle-Photographer-Cara-18-scaled-q9w5h38c0lw4ei5w275wppw4azhbzz7jefb2a79t2w.jpg)
![yawning newborn portrait in modern white studio](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Laura-Mares-Photography-Pittsburgh-Newborn-Photographer-Twins-3-scaled-q9w5zhwjut39rlfbknlw1ko33mr3qlaaxj8dm9z988.jpg)
![personal branding portrait of a photographer standing in a restaurant](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Laura-Mares-Photography-Pittsburgh-Branding-Photographer-Cara-24-scaled-q9w5uo0eqgh83qfws2fwqajt7ck76l3ylmjju3537c.jpg)
Laura Mares Photography
award winning photographer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
COUPLES • FAMILY • SENIORS • LIFESTYLE • NEWBORN • PERSONAL BRANDING • EDITORIAL
I am Laura Mares.
A Pittsburgh based photographer, I’m here for the adventurers who live their lives to the fullest. Whether you’re celebrating your family, eloping with your soulmate, cultivating your small business, or graduating from high school, let me capture that major milestone with you.
Are you searching for a photographer to create authentic portraits that document the beautiful story of your life? Choose Laura Mares Photography.
![Laura Mares, Pittsburgh lifestyle photographer](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/laura-mares-circle-1024x1024.jpg)
"A thing that you will see in my pictures is that I was not afraid to fall in love with these people." - Annie Leibovitz
VIEW MY WORK
I like to keep it simple. For every session, I bring me, a camera, and a head brimming with creative ideas! With a little help from the sun, we’ll be crafting beautiful images that capture you! Click on a photo below to view more from that category.
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”
AWARDED & PUBLISHED
![black and white photograph of highland cow in Scotland](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BLACKANDWHITE_MARES_L_5-best-768x512.jpg)
![newborn lifestyle portrait of family with baby and French bull dogs](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NEWBORN_MARES_L_5-best-768x512.jpg)
![tender father/daughter newborn lifestyle portrait](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NEWBORN_MARES_L_6-best-768x512.jpg)
![joyful senior portrait hartwood acres](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SENIOR_MARES_L_2-best-768x512.jpg)
![Laura Mares | 2023 Voice Photography Competition Honorable Mention Highland Cow Scotland](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/laura-mares-photography-black-white-voice-contest-2-768x512.jpg)
![Laura Mares | 2023 Voice Photography Competition Honorable Mention Urban Observer Venice, Italy](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/laura-mares-photography-urban-obervor-voice-contest-768x512.jpg)
![Laura Mares | 2022 Voice Photography Competition Honorable Mention Highland Cow Scotland](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/NATURE_MaresL_03-copy-768x512.jpg)
![Laura Mares | 2022 Voice Photography Competition Honorable Mention Sailboat Maine](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MONOCHROMATIC_MaresL_02-copy-768x512.jpg)
![Laura Mares | 2022 Voice Photography Competition Honorable Mention Neighborhood Norway](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/NEIGHBORHOOD_MaresL_01-copy-768x512.jpg)
![Portrait of a highlander cow on the Isle of Mull. Portrait by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Portrait Photographer.](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Best-of-Best-Top-100-Shoot-Share-2019-768x510.png)
![Southern Iceland canyon, Fjadrargljufur captured by Laura Mares Photography, Travel Photographer](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2020-07-10-at-3.57.22-PM-768x511.png)
![lifestyle picture of a dad laughing with his daughter on the living room sofa. Photo taken by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Photographer.](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2020-07-10-at-4.01.07-PM-768x511.png)
![Italian Rivera](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/travel-photo-of-positano-coast-768x511.png)
![Portrait of a father admiring his baby girl. Portrait by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Family Lifestyle Photographer.](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Screen-Shot-2019-03-17-at-2.15.00-PM-768x511.png)
![Poppy field at sunset in Europe](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/poppy-field-at-sunset-768x508.png)
![child with dog sitting on window seat](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/lifestyle-photo-of-child-playing-with-dog-768x508.png)
![Portrait of a highlander cow on the Isle of Mull. Portrait by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Portrait Photographer.](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Screen-Shot-2019-03-17-at-2.14.21-PM-768x512.png)
![Italian Rivera](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/amalfi-coast-768x510.png)
![children sitting on chair holding baby brother](https://lauramares.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/lifesytle-photo-of-siblings-with-newborn-baby-768x507.png)
SCHEDULING IS SIMPLE
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Click “get in touch.”
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Submit an inquiry.
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Look for a proposal in your inbox.
Laura Mares Photography
Award winning photographer in Pittsburgh
CAPTURING COUPLE, FAMILY, SENIOR, LIFESTYLE, NEWBORN, PERSONAL BRANDING, AND EDITORIAL
hello! I'm so glad you are here!
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