a fun afternoon of making turmeric face wash and sharing laughs Turmeric Face Mask I’m sure that I’m not the only one who has experienced the crushing blow of a deflated, deformed, and disgusting D.I.Y. face-mask gone wrong. Standing over…
When planning a family photo shoot, it can be challenging to find the balance between clothing that looks nice and clothing that looks natural. Check out this guide to learn more about what to wear for family photos. 1. Where…
An at Home Family Session in Mt. Lebanon As a Pittsburgh family photographer I love getting to meet new families. It's always exciting to be invited into people's homes for at home portrait sessions. I enjoy the challenge of finding…
As a Pittsburgh senior photographer I get the opportunity to meet a lot of seniors and photograph them around Pittsburgh. During this particual senior session, we had a great time exploring the North Shore. I was surprised when we talked…
Take Your Child to Work Day Today is Take Your Child to Work Day. As I was waking up this morning, I was excited to work with both of my parents today. In the morning I worked with my mom…
Ella & Tutu: A Snowy Day Story by Anna Mares. Doll by Lenna McGraw. Photos by Laura Mares, Pittsburgh Child Photographer. This morning Ella and Tutu woke up to a wondrous surprise. As they gaze out the window all they can…
Family Adventure Awaits in Norway In August, our family flew to Bergen, in western Norway. Our first two days were rainy so we rested, went grocery shopping, and hung around our AirBnB. We also went shopping for traditional wool sweaters at the Dale…
Ella & Tutu Visit Norway Story by Anna Mares. Doll by Lenna McGraw. Photos by Laura Mares.(Originally posted September 2017)This week Ella and Tutu are vacationing in the majestic Fjords of western Norway. Tutu is excited for the plane ride! Ella…
Ella & Tutu: A Very Special Gift My two year old daughter's favorite book is "Kiki and Coco in Paris." The book is full of beautiful photographs of a girl and her rag doll on a trip to Paris. Ella asks us…