Graduating from high school is a huge milestone in your life. In addition to capturing you during your senior photo shoot, consider also featuring your amazing dog(s) while still focusing on your unique personality in beautiful locations around Pittsburgh. It's…
From pumpkins and sweaters to spectacular sunsets and crisp evenings, I love everything about the fall! I'm also very fond of all the options available for fall fashion! I've been collecting some new trend inspiration on social media, in fashion…
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…
Over the years, I've had the pleasure to work with several guest bloggers. Today's guest blogger is one of my favorites! She's a talented writer, creative photographer and excellent public speaker, my daughter, Anna Mares. As my photography assistant, she…
There’s no reason why choosing outfits for your senior session needs to be stressful! I’m here to change that stereotype and ensure it’s an easy, fun and painless experience. Choosing your outfit doesn’t have to be a crazy stressful, day-of…
A drippy sunset with the perfect blend of peach, red and yellow is hard to find–but after many years of professional sunset searching, I’ve discovered some of the most beautiful sunset locations in Pittsburgh. So, Pittsburgh Seniors, get ready for…
As a photographer, I strive to capture authentic moments of joy in my photographs. As opposed to posed and perfect images, I believe that the strongest ones are those that convey a story. Depending on what you are booking, those…
Hoping to shed everything pandemic? You aren’t alone! Part of the reason I love fashion is because it reflects your personality and emotion! Right about now, I’m in the mood for something new! So, I collected some new trends I’ve…
This blog is for all the senior guys and girls stressing over their upcoming portrait session because they worry they may forget something or that something might go wrong the day of the session. This blog post lays out the…
Early last fall I met Molly for her senior photo session at one of my favorite rural locations. As we were parking I noticed the magical sunset for our golden hour shoot and couldn't wait for our session to begin!…