In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life. But sometimes, the most precious moments are the quiet ones, the ones spent in the comfort of our own homes. Lifestyle sessions…
Sometime back in November, I received a request for a birthday/personal branding session. The inquiry read, "I want my final photos to be joyful, traditional, and I want the people looking at the photos able to know who I am…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…