2025 - A Year of Storytelling as a Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer Storyteller was my word of the year. It meant paying attention, letting moments be imperfect and meaningful, and seeing stories with my own eyes. This year wasn’t about doing…
Around here, people tend to show up as they are. And honestly, that’s exactly what makes a great headshot. If the words “headshot session” immediately bring up thoughts of being perfectly posed, flawlessly styled, or somehow needing to become more…
Did you know that 92% of consumers trust visual storytelling more than text? In today's fast-paced digital world, the importance of building your personal brand through photography cannot be overstated. Your brand is your identity, a reflection of who you…
2024 – A Year to Elevate As I look back on 2024, I can honestly say it was a year of growth and progress. My word of the year was "elevate," and it became more than just a theme for…
As a brand owner, you know that your visual identity is just as important as the products or services you offer. A branding photoshoot is a powerful way to showcase your brand’s personality, values, and story. Whether you’re launching a…
As a lifestyle branding photographer in Pittsburgh, I specialize in helping personal brands—entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners—build authentic, visual identities that resonate with their audiences. Your personal brand is more than just your business; it’s you. It's about how…
As a photographer, I usually observe the magic of dining experiences from the sidelines. Recently, while capturing a 50th wedding anniversary celebration, the family and their private chef, Frank, warmly included me in the festivities. With years of experience honed…
The zen coffee shop in Lebo Uptown Coffee strives to merge community tradition with a modern twist Uptown Coffee, a community staple since its opening in 1995, welcomed a new owner last year — Nicole Simonian — who combines her…
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…
2023 – A year of travel. Every year I like to choose a word of the year to help direct my goals and aspirations for the year. For 2023, I chose “wander,” and it certainly was a year of wander…