Interview with a Pittsburgh Family
On a warm, sunny evening in Pittsburgh, I met this caring, loving family for a photo shoot. We have gotten to know each over the years from other portrait sessions. We first met at a cake smash session in my…
FIVE Tips from Pittsburgh’s Kennywood Fanatic
“Woooo!” “Oh yeah” “Haha” In July, two of my kids and I went to Kennywood. We rode my childhood favorite Jack Rabbit, relished the classic Potato Patch fries, and waited in countless lines. We rode nearly everything, but were halted…
Newborn Photography: Older Babies Welcome
When it comes to newborn photography my style is simplistic. I aim to photograph newborns as they are now, in their natural state. I could admire newborn babies for hours - watching their tiny movements, their stretches, their giant yawns,…
Interview with a Pittsburgh Family
Golden hour is almost always the preferred time of day for outdoor family portraits. Golden hour is the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset. Most of my golden hour sessions are at sunset, however, I get a few…
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…