High School Senior Interview
It's exciting to feature the first senior of the class of 2023. Let me introduce a senior from Mt. Lebanon High School, a soccer player, dog lover and generally great guy, Owen. We met at my home studio for a…
The Ultimate Guide to Influential Personal Branding Portraits
Planning Your Personal Branding Photo Shoot If you are ready to invest in branding photography for your business, this is for you. I’m sharing steps I take with my small business brand clients to help them get the most mileage…
Pittsburgh Newborn Sessions with Laura Mares Photography 
Maybe you just found out you’re expecting and can’t wait to schedule a newborn session that captures your family’s new addition, or maybe you gave birth a week ago and are frantically trying to book a session before your baby's…
Creating Your Home Photography Studio | Pittsburgh Photographer
Creating a home studio is easier than you think! Perhaps for me the most difficult aspect was buying too much of the wrong stuff! I aim to keep a studio functional, comfortable, and simple. Other than your actual camera and…
Is a Lifestyle Session Right for Me?
Is lifestyle photography right for my family? A recent movement in newborn and family photography is to have photo sessions in your own home. This allows for a more natural, comfortable atmosphere that accentuates the raw, authentic emotion of your…
Travel Guide | Maine
Maine | EAT. SEE. DO. Maine is a extraordinary state to explore on a family road trip! It has it all - from lobsters to lighthouses, beaches and friendly people, the pine tree state should be on your list and…
SIX Tips for the Night Before Your Newborn Lifestyle Session
I started focusing on newborn lifestyle sessions back in 2017 because it offers a more natural, holistic approach to documenting your new family member. Opposed to the more static, classic portraits that feature your child with a myriad of props,…
Choose a Senior Photographer That Will Take Pictures You’ll Love!
Over the years, I've had the pleasure to work with several guest bloggers. Today's guest blogger is one of my favorites! She's a talented writer, creative photographer and excellent public speaker, my daughter, Anna Mares. As my photography assistant, she…
Newborn Interview | Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer
It's a joy to meet new clients and photograph their growing families! I first met this couple for their maternity portraits at a local greenhouse. We had a great time talking about our families and discussing our upcoming newborn lifestyle…
SIX Effective Ways to Feature Your Brand Photography
After the fun excitement of a branding photo shoot where you’re left with dozens of high quality images that tell your brand story—I suspect that most of you want to feature and utilize the shots in creative, effective ways. And,…