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Read more about the article The Secret to Natural Confidence for Your Next Photoshoot

The Secret to Natural Confidence for Your Next Photoshoot

  • Post published:September 10, 2025

Whether you’re getting in front of the camera for the first time or the tenth, confidence and feeling at ease go hand in hand. When you feel good in your skin during a photoshoot, it shows—you laugh easier, smile brighter,…

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Read more about the article What to Expect at Your Lifestyle Session with Laura Mares

What to Expect at Your Lifestyle Session with Laura Mares

  • Post published:June 13, 2025

When you think about family photos, it’s easy to picture everyone dressed up in their best clothes, lined up perfectly, smiling at the camera. And while those classic portraits definitely have their place, I believe the real magic happens in…

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Read more about the article Why Unscripted Moments Matter in Senior Photography

Why Unscripted Moments Matter in Senior Photography

  • Post published:May 29, 2025

The Moment Everything Shifts There’s a moment in nearly every senior session where something shifts.It usually happens in between the poses—when the wind catches a strand of hair, when someone laughs at something unexpected, or when they stop thinking about…

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Read more about the article The Intimate Beauty of Home: Newborn Sessions

The Intimate Beauty of Home: Newborn Sessions

  • Post published:August 20, 2024

There’s something truly special about capturing the tender moments of a newborn's life in the familiar, cozy setting of your own home. Intimate home sessions offer a unique and personal approach to newborn photography that goes beyond the traditional studio…

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Read more about the article Interview with a Pittsburgh Family

Interview with a Pittsburgh Family

  • Post published:September 13, 2023

It's always exciting to work with repeat families! It's a pleasure to watch families grow! It wasn't long ago that I had the opportunity to photograph their oldest child for her first birthday and cake smash portraits. This family is…

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Read more about the article Preserving Timeless Connections: The Art of Family Photography

Preserving Timeless Connections: The Art of Family Photography

  • Post published:August 30, 2023

Introduction In a fast-paced world, family photography serves as a reminder to slow down and cherish the moments that matter most. Whether it's the candid laughter shared during a picnic, the loving glance exchanged between generations, or the playful antics…

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Read more about the article Interview with a Pittsburgh Family

Interview with a Pittsburgh Family

  • Post published:May 12, 2023

When I arrived for our annual family photo session, I was greeted with hugs from each of the three boys. It's such a blessing to progress from family photographer to friend! As we were catching up on the last year,…

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Read more about the article Newborn Interview | Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer

Newborn Interview | Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer

  • Post published:June 24, 2022

It's a joy to meet new clients and photograph their growing families! I first met this couple for their maternity portraits at a local greenhouse. We had a great time talking about our families and discussing our upcoming newborn lifestyle…

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Read more about the article Newborn Studio Session Interview | Pittsburgh Photographer

Newborn Studio Session Interview | Pittsburgh Photographer

  • Post published:March 23, 2022

What a joy to photograph this sweet family again! This newborn session was for their youngest, a boy! Newborn sessions are often quiet, allowing us to get to know each other. We enjoyed talking about colleges, concerts and family. The…

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Read more about the article Classic, Simple, Natural Newborn Photography

Classic, Simple, Natural Newborn Photography

  • Post published:March 25, 2021

I was always taught that newborn photographers had to create specific poses of babies wearing adorable outfits, on colorful backdrops in unique props. So I studied with a famous newborn photographer that specialized in posing babies to learn how to…

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Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Newborn and Family Lifestyle Photographer

Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Newborn and Family Lifestyle Photographer

Laura Mares

I am a Pittsburgh based lifestyle photographer for laid back clients wanting a creative and artistic photography experience. My goal is to help people remember the best moments of their lives and highlight the inherent beauty in life by capturing storytelling photographs.
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