Our Family’s Favorite Paleo Recipes
Our Family's Favorite Paleo Desserts I am sure many of you are all to familiar with the common theme diets seem to follow. At first you are ecstatic at the prospect of losing those fifteen pounds in less than one…
Family Spotlight: Touring Heinz Field
Family Spotlight: Touring Heinz Field Being a family photographer opens new doors to Pittsburgh. It's a joy to meet families, explore hidden parks and view light from new angles. Somedays it seems as if the city of Pittsburgh has become…
FIVE Great Games to Play at Family Game Night
5 Great Games to Play at Family Game Night Family game night...a time dedicated to some good, old-fashioned fun. For as long as I can remember, I always have loved the creative and thought provoking side of games, and of…
FIVE Tips to Plan Your Senior Photo Session
What to expect and how to prepare for your senior sessionwith Laura Mares Photography!What to Expect at your Senior Photo SessionBelow you will find five tips on how to best prepare and what to expect during your personalized photo session.…
SEVEN Tips for Beautiful Maternity Pictures
Seven Tips for Better Maternity Pictures In 1991, when a nude and pregnant Demi Moore posed for a Vanity Fair cover, was unprecedented for media outlets. Today, celebrities and fashion bloggers have started a trend of taking maternity pictures, both…
10 Great Locations for Family Pictures in Pittsburgh
Ten Great Locations to Take Family Pictures in Pittsburgh A family picture is a big deal, and you want to make sure your family looks its best at the next photo session.That being said, you need to make sure you…
SIX Tips for the Perfect Family Photo Shoot
Whether your oldest is graduating from college, or if you've just had your first baby and want to capture them at their smallest, there's never a bad time to schedule a family photo shoot!However, if you're not comfortable in front…
10 Tips on What to Wear to your Maternity Portrait Session
10 Tips on What to Wear to Your Maternity Portrait Session I was recently asked for tips for what to wear at a maternity photo session. Since your baby bump is the "star of the show," dress to accentuate it! Read…
How to Prepare for a 1st Birthday Session and Cake Smash
Cake smash sessions are a fun and joyful way to commemorate the milestone of your baby's first birthday. Location We can meet in a studio, local park or in your home. What to wear Most babies are photographed in two outfits,…
13 Most Requested Newborn Poses
13 Most Requested Newborn Poses Newborns are adorable, right? They are tiny, curly and snuggle into the cutest poses! Continue reading to learn about the 13 most requested newborn poses in the studio below. Standard Newborn Poses 1. Swaddled Newborn…