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 getting to go to a photoshoot and…
Bringing home your newborn is a memorable event. It's such a special opportunity to be able to "freeze" time by inviting a newborn photographer into your home to capture the special details. Some of my favorite portraits are documenting baby's tiny toes and big yawns, loving arms…
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 to life in Pittsburgh. Although her responses…
Today's blog features a recent Lifestyle family session. I loved photographing this wonderfully unique family for a myriad of reasons. The dad is Irish so his go-to technique for getting giggles was to do an Irish jig! The mom fostered a loving home environment for the family.…
Pittsburgh Portrait Locations - Frick Park in Point Breeze Today I'm excited to write about Frick Park, it is another beautiful outdoor location for portraits in Pittsburgh. Isn't truly an iconic Pittsburgh location? Situated in the heart of the Point Breeze, Frick Park is Pittsburgh’s largest historical…
7 Tips to Prepare Your Children for an Awesome Photo Session As a Pittsburgh family photographer, I have run across a theme far too often: a grumpy child who has just received a stern talking-to in the car before the start of the session. This will likely…
How did you and your spouse meet? We both attended Wheeling Jesuit University and met when we had the same undergraduate class. What do you enjoy about living in the Pittsburgh area? We love the opportunities that this city has to offer; from employment opportunities to fun…
To be honest, some families are easier to photograph than others. Although toddlers are adorable, they aren't always agreeable! Even though I'm almost always up for a challenge, it was a treat to photograph this family with two "big" girls who really enjoyed having their photos taken…
The biggest compliment I ever receive is when a family contacts me to book another photo session. It's an honor to work with repeat customers and I treasure when clients become friends. I'm excited to introduce you to another amazing Pittsburgh family! How did you and your…
This welcoming family decided to have a family photoshoot on their beautiful horse farm. We began our shoot near the horse field and ventured on to other areas of their property. The three generation family got together to celebrate this special grandma's birthday with a portrait session.…