LIFESTYLE PORTRAITS AT HOME

Thoughtfully captured lifestyle portraits preserve the moments you’ll want to remember, from an ordinary day at home to bringing home a new family member.

a father holding his baby girl in the living room with lots of houseplants nearby
newborn lifestyle picture of family holding baby with dog at home
lifestyle portraits of parents holding newborn baby in modern boho nursery with Siberian husky near Pittsburgh, PA

Your home is part of your story. At-home sessions are relaxed and personal, giving us the opportunity to photograph your family in the spaces where life actually happens.

We’ll move naturally throughout your home, using different rooms, activities, and pockets of beautiful light to create a variety of images. The living room, bedroom, playroom, porch, sunroom, kitchen, and dining room are all wonderful places to begin.

The goal isn’t to make your home look perfect. It’s to document your people, your connection, and the little details that make this season of life yours.

A toddler boy sitting inside a window lookin at a globe. Lifestyle photo by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer.
beautiful family holding newborn baby sitting near the crib in modern boho nursery
A lifestyle image of a family sitting on the sofa holding their baby girl. Photo by Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer, Laura Mares Photography.
A lifestyle image of a family playing together to celebrate a birthday. Photo by Pittsburgh Newborn Lifestyle Photographer, Laura Mares Photography.

You don’t have to know how to pose. I’ll offer gentle direction when you need it and leave space for the moments that happen naturally.

A laugh from across the room. A child climbing into your lap. The way you hold your baby. A favorite book, a well-loved chair, afternoon light on the floor.

Because one day, you may look at these photographs and realize that the ordinary days were never ordinary at all.

Dogs are family members too. They bring personality, playfulness, and a little unpredictability to your photographs, and I’m always happy to include them in your session.

Newborn lifestyle images of a mother, father, son and boxer dogs by Laura Mares Photography.
two Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs sitting on blue velvet chair at home

“Laura was an absolute dream to work with! We booked a lifestyle newborn shoot and everything was flawless from the start of the process to receiving our prints.

Laura is not only incredibly talented and gifted, but she is also the sweetest! We could not be more pleased with how our photos turned out and would absolutely recommend booking with Laura for your photography needs.”

loving parents holding newborn in modern bohemian nursery
newborn lifestyle photo of family holding baby with dog at front door
Mom swaddling newborn baby girl sleeping on bed

AT-HOME PACKAGES

At-home portrait sessions are perfect for documenting everyday life, welcoming a new family member, celebrating a milestone, or simply preserving this season together. Whether you’re interested in an at-home family session, newborn session, or lifestyle portrait session, click the Get in Touch link below to get started.

$699

Tell your Story

$999

Worth Remembering

Let’s create photographs of the people and moments that make your home feel like yours.

A tender lifestyle image of a great grandmother with her great granddaughter. Photo by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer.
Father lookin at his daughter in her crib. Photo by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer.

Laura Mares Photography

Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer – Let’s authentically document your family’s love and connection at home.

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