Shoot & Share Contest – 2019
The Shoot & Share Photo Contest is the world’s largest photo contest. Check out which 35 images received badges in the world's largest photo contest.
The Mares Children are Featured in Iconic Child Magazine
Anna, Ben and Ella Mares are featured in the current issue of Iconic Child Magazine! Our family loves planning vacations, trying international foods and exploring new places. My children are always happy to model for me. Weather we are at a cool location and plan to post their portraits on instagram or if I just need to do a quick light check before a portrait session in the studio.
First Birthday Spotlight – Pittsburgh Child Photographer
This family is so kind and loving, and they always make me laugh! Keep reading to view highlights from their son's first birthday portrait session.
Ella and Tutu in Prague
Ella and Tutu are spending their day in the most beautiful city of the world, Prague. The two are very excited, and Tutu is jumping and spinnning for joy! The friends have visited Prague a few times before, but this…
Ella and Tutu in Edinburgh
Ella and Tutu in Edinburgh This week Ella and Tutu are experiencing the well-preserved historical beauty and modern additions of Edinburgh, Scotland. They begin at Edinburgh Castle or the palace on the hill as Tutu tended to refer to it.…
Ella and Tutu in the Scottish Highlands
Ella & Tutu in the Scottish Highlands Story by Anna Mares. Doll by Lenna McGraw. Photographs by Laura Mares, Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer. On this Scottish adventure, Ella and Tutu begin at a quiet Air B&B near the city of Inverness.…
Ella and Tutu on the Scottish Isles
Ella & Tutu: On the Scottish Isles Story by Anna Mares. Doll by Lenna McGraw. Photographs by Laura Mares, Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer.Today Ella and Tutu have decided to venture onto the secret isles of Mull and Iona. As Ella and…
1st Birthday Spotlight – Baby Portraits
Baby Spotlight: 1st Birthday Portraits Are you from the Pittsburgh area? We are originally from the Pittsburgh area, but for the past nine years have lived in Connecticut. We just moved back a few months ago. Do you have any…
Ella & Tutu – Tutu’s 2nd Birthday Party
Ella & Tutu: Tutu’s Birthday Party Story by Anna Mares. Doll by Lenna McGraw. Photos by Laura Mares, Pittsburgh Child Photographer. Today Ella has decided to throw a birthday party for Tutu. She invited all of Tutu's friends to join…
Kids and Watermelons
Kids and Watermelons - Pittsburgh Child Photographer What comes to mind when you think of summer? Maybe family walks, children playing outdoors, jogging with a baby, visiting friends, family picnics, going swimming, or a neighborhood BBQ? Or maybe even eating watermelons? The Flourish…