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Read more about the article Why Your Home Is the Perfect Studio for Newborn Photos

Why Your Home Is the Perfect Studio for Newborn Photos

  • Post published:October 31, 2025

Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most tender and fleeting seasons. Those first few weeks are filled with sleepy snuggles, tiny details, and quiet moments that deserve to be remembered—just as they are. While studio portraits can be…

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Read more about the article What 20+ Years as a Pittsburgh Family Photographer Taught Me

What 20+ Years as a Pittsburgh Family Photographer Taught Me

  • Post published:September 17, 2025

There’s something powerful about doing the same work for over two decades—especially when that work is documenting people's lives. Time becomes more than something you feel passing. You see it. You see children grow, seasons change, and families evolve. You…

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Read more about the article Telling Your Family’s Story Through Heartfelt Photos in Pittsburgh

Telling Your Family’s Story Through Heartfelt Photos in Pittsburgh

  • Post published:April 25, 2025

There’s a quiet beauty in simply being together. The way your child fits perfectly in your arms. The rhythm of your laughter. The stories told in a glance, a touch, a breath. These are the moments that don’t always make…

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Read more about the article Pittsburgh Newborn Photographer on Stress-free Memory Making

Pittsburgh Newborn Photographer on Stress-free Memory Making

  • Post published:December 19, 2022

At-home lifestyle sessions are a laid-back approach to capturing your Pittsburgh newborn. The first few days as a new parent require a crazy learning curve. You’re recovering from your baby’s epic arrival, you're sleep deprived, and you're discovering that swaddling…

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Read more about the article Family Photo Session Location Series: Rustic

Family Photo Session Location Series: Rustic

  • Post published:June 10, 2021

As you and your family decide on the best location for your family photo session, I recommend checking out my portfolio and blog to learn more about all the locations I’ve tried in the past. In addition, I’m always open…

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Read more about the article Family Interview | Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer

Family Interview | Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer

  • Post published:January 4, 2021

Pittsburgh is a beautiful city with amazing families! Last summer, I received a call from a then Pittsburgh mom asking to schedule a golden hour family lifestyle session featuring their backyard tree deck built around two hundred-year-old sycamore trees. Honestly,…

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Read more about the article Family Interview | Pittsburgh Family Photographer

Family Interview | Pittsburgh Family Photographer

  • Post published:December 16, 2020

As soon as I met this gorgeous and outgoing family I knew it was going to be a blast! The black and white color scheme was such a classic but the best part about this family was their collective sense…

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Read more about the article Family Session Interview – Pittsburgh Family Photographer

Family Session Interview – Pittsburgh Family Photographer

  • Post published:October 23, 2020

This family is everything you hope for as a family portrait photographer. They are kind, natural and adventurous! We met during golden hour on a beautiful evening, in a beautiful park near Sewickley. Evan recommended the park and I'm so…

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Read more about the article What Jewelry To Wear For Your Family Photo

What Jewelry To Wear For Your Family Photo

  • Post published:July 26, 2020

Jessica Fernhof, a freelance writer who regularly contributes to lifestyle blogs about jewelry, fashion and current trends, offered to share tips and photos to help Pittsburgh moms decide what jewelry to wear to their next family photo session. I hope…

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Read more about the article Pittsburgh Portrait Locations – Frick Park in Point Breeze

Pittsburgh Portrait Locations – Frick Park in Point Breeze

  • Post published:July 20, 2020

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…

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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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