What to Expect during a Cake Smash Session
What to Expect during a Cake Smash with Laura Mares Photography I love capturing the joy of a one year old baby and the pride of his or her parents during a cake smash photo shoot! I hope you are…
Differences between Lifestyle and Portrait Photography Sessions
I’ve received this query from a few of my clients over the years, I decided it's time to share my thoughts on this common question on the blog. At-Home Lifestyle What is a Lifestyle Session? The basic outline of a…
Why In Home Lifestyle Photography?
Why in home lifestyle photography? Lifestyle photography is a beautiful way to celebrate the unique seasons of your family, like the birth of your newborn, your baby turning one, or your family cooking pizza together. I love in home lifestyle…
10 Posing Tips for the Best Senior Portraits | Pittsburgh Senior Photographer
10 Posing Tips for the Best Senior Portraits | Pittsburgh Senior Photographer I love being a Senior Photographer and part of that comes from the joy I find in inspiring senior girls as I capture their raw and authentic beauty…
Senior Location Series: Urban Pittsburgh
Senior Photo Location Series: Urban Pittsburgh The next spotlight location for this series is Urban Pittsburgh! It’s the perfect place for seniors who search for an unconventional, creative spot that will make their celebratory images stand out. An urban setting…
Jewelry + Fashion Tips to Look Your Best at Your Next Photo Shoot
Are you overwhelmed about deciding what to wear to your upcoming photoshoot? As a Pittsburgh lifestyle photographer, I enjoy planning my own family's outfits for photoshoots but I realize that this can cause stress for others! I was recently at a Premier Designs…
Newborn Lifestyle Session Interview – Pittsburgh Photographer
Just like plants require sunlight and water, dreams take some TLC, too! (Fun fact: while I may not have a green thumb, that doesn’t stop me from filling our home with plants!) I have learned what it takes to keep…
FIVE Tips from a Pittsburgh Newborn Lifestyle Photographer
5 Tips from a Pittsburgh Newborn Lifestyle Photographer It truly is a blessing to be able to document the early, precious first days of a newborn's life as home. Today I'd like to share some of my tried-and-true strategies for…
Why Choose Laura Mares Photography to Capture Your Senior Photos
Why Choose Laura Mares Photography to Capture Your Senior Photos 1. A Personalized Experience My daughter was recently speaking with a friend, a senior at Mt. Lebanon High School, who had his senior pictures taken last fall. He described the…
Senior Session Series: Mellon Park
Five Reasons to Choose Mellon Park for Your Senior Portrait Session Choosing a location, for such a moment as special as your end of high school photo shoot, can sometimes feel daunting. If that's the case for you, I’ve decided…