Scottish Food
While in Scotland, we enjoyed treating ourselves to the many delicacies the UK has to offer! Some of our favorites were fresh scones with clotted cream, Scotch pies, fish & chips and Glenlivet Whiskey! One aspect of travel that we…
Mares Family Portraits in Edinburgh
Mares Family Portraits with Natalia Swiader My family loves to travel! We travel as often as we can to visit my husband's family in the Czech Republic. This year we stopped in Scotland on our way back to Pittsburgh. We…
Our Family’s Favorite Paleo Recipes
Our Family's Favorite Paleo Desserts I am sure many of you are all to familiar with the common theme diets seem to follow. At first you are ecstatic at the prospect of losing those fifteen pounds in less than one…
Family Spotlight: Touring Heinz Field
Family Spotlight: Touring Heinz Field Being a family photographer opens new doors to Pittsburgh. It's a joy to meet families, explore hidden parks and view light from new angles. Somedays it seems as if the city of Pittsburgh has become…
FIVE Great Games to Play at Family Game Night
5 Great Games to Play at Family Game Night Family game night...a time dedicated to some good, old-fashioned fun. For as long as I can remember, I always have loved the creative and thought provoking side of games, and of…
SIX Tips for the Perfect Family Photo Shoot
Whether your oldest is graduating from college, or if you've just had your first baby and want to capture them at their smallest, there's never a bad time to schedule a family photo shoot!However, if you're not comfortable in front…
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…
Family Spotlight – Family and Engagement Portraits
Family Photos in Studio and Outdoor Engagement Photos Recently a family from Indonesia came to the studio for family and engagement portrait photography. They met in Pittsburgh for just a short visit before heading off into different directions again. Some…
What to Wear for Family Photos – 10 Tips for Choosing Outfits
When planning a family photo shoot, it can be challenging to find the balance between clothing that looks nice and clothing that looks natural. Check out this guide to learn more about what to wear for family photos. 1. Where…
Family Spotlight – At Home Family Portraits
An at Home Family Session in Mt. Lebanon As a Pittsburgh family photographer I love getting to meet new families. It's always exciting to be invited into people's homes for at home portrait sessions. I enjoy the challenge of finding…