I love animals and I could not be happier when families include their pets! Over the years I have have been able to capture families with all types of pets including a couple of cats, a few birds, and tons…
A Little Background Today I want to introduce you to the 20 year old version of me. I live in an old, but stunning apartment building with my host family in Beausoleil, France. In this apartment we share stories and…
It was a crisp fall morning when I met a friend, Amy, of Green Balanced Gal, for coffee. Amy is a health coach, who helps women lead balanced and healthy lives. On this particular morning, I was hoping she would…
Since Pittsburgh winters are often icy cold with snow for days, winter is the perfect season to fill our homes with joy. Think simple activities you can enjoy together. I used to experience a mild seasonal depression, probably because I…
Congratulations and welcome to the wonderful world of parenting a newborn. Here are some tips that I’ve gathered as a mother of 3. 1. The Big Three There’s no need to stress about every possible thing that could go wrong.…
2022 – What a year! I met professional goals, spent quality time with family, and explored the U.S. My word of the year was embrace, and I chose that word because I wanted to embrace all that the year had…
At-home lifestyle sessions are a laid-back approach to capturing your Pittsburgh newborn. The first few days as a new parent require a crazy learning curve. You’re recovering from your baby’s epic arrival, you're sleep deprived, and you're discovering that swaddling…
We find ourselves watching our waiter pouring Moroccan Tea for us from an alarming height above our teacups. I need not worry, he clearly has mastered this unique custom. We learn that the higher it is poured the more respect…
As we were starting to part at the end of our photo session, I turned to wish this sweet mom a happy birthday because I knew our session was her birthday present. Her husband laughed a little and mentioned that…
VOICE is a celebrated annual photography competition for photographers to share real stories. Over 40,000 images are entered each year, making it one of the most powerful documentations of photographers around the world. The VOICE announced the winner this week.…