7 ideas to make Mother's Day extra special It’s not always easy finding a gift for Mom. After all, how do you say “thank you” to the woman who gives life? Maybe you'd like to celebrate her with with something a…
As we were starting to part at the end of our photo session, I turned to wish this sweet mom a happy birthday because I knew our session was her birthday present. Her husband laughed a little and mentioned that…
Meeting families for yearly portraits in beautiful locations around Pittsburgh fills my life with joy. I'm excited to introduce this family to you. We first met last year on this same rustic field, not long after they had relocated to…
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…
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…
I don’t know about you, but planning out what Mother’s Day gifts to give my friends and mother is always incredibly difficult. I end up searching online and finding a bunch of clunky dollar store crafts and gifts that somehow…
Since winter weather in Pittsburgh can be unpredictable we decided to rent a studio in Downtown Pittsburgh for this baby girl's first birthday. The winter is often a slower time for photographers so it was an especially fun day of…
I am grateful for every family that choses me to photograph and essentially document a part of their story. This delightful family recently relocated to Pittsburgh from California. I love Dyan's honesty when I asked about how they are adjusting…
Mary and I first met while we were sitting on the field watching our kids play on the same T ball team. Quickly I began to look forward to spending our afternoon afternoons together because of her warm personality and…
As you and your family decide on the best location for your family photo session, I recommend checking out my portfolio and blog to learn more about all the locations I’ve tried in the past. In addition, I’m always open…