I believe the most meaningful photographs are often the ones we don't plan. They come from a comfortable space, a sudden belly laugh, a comforting hand resting on a shoulder, or the beautiful chaos of an impromptu family hug. Rather…
Can you believe it, Class of 2027? Your senior year is on the horizon! Amidst the rush of choosing classes, planning for the future, and savoring your final high school milestones, it's time to schedule your senior portrait session! Choosing…
Meeting at the office usually leads to shared coffee breaks—but for this couple, it sparked a marriage built for off-roading adventures. These two met at work, bonded over their mutual love for Jeeps, and eloped last year in a beautiful,…
Many travelers jump on the train from Lisbon, snap the iconic yellow and red walls of Pena Palace, and head straight back to the city. As a photographer based in Pittsburgh, I like to find the hidden, quiet beauty of…
a journey from analog to digital photography My journey started with the thick, glossy pages of National Geographic. I used to study them, admiring how a single image could transport one across the world. That curiosity led me to an…
Traveling has a beautiful way of teaching you things you can't learn anywhere else. Long before I launched Laura Mares Photography, my world was shaped by wanderlust. From childhood road trips to American National Parks to studying photography at the…
There is a quiet, momentous weight to your senior year. You're still home in Pittsburgh, but you're starting to plan for what's next. It’s a season of "last times" and "first steps," and those moments deserve to be documented with…
In a world dominated by curated social media feeds and the pressure to present a polished exterior, it is easy to think our lives are only worth documenting when everything is in its place. We wait for the perfect moment…
Senior photos are exciting. As a Pittsburgh senior photographer, I love helping you figure out which season matches your personality and the artistic vision you have for your photos. I try to keep things as simple and intentional as possible.…
I’ve always been more comfortable observing the world than being the center of it. While my daughter and I traveled through Portugal and Spain last month, I found myself reflecting on the small chances that shaped my life. Here are…