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photograph of a mother's hands around her newborn in the hospital

Essential Newborn Photos to Take at the Hospital

  • Post published:January 13, 2021

Looking back, I wish I had created a list of photographs for my husband to capture during our hospital stay with each of our newborns. With so much to think about while preparing for each of our baby's arrivals, I…

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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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Silly Christmas Portrait of brothers wearing janie and jack suits

Family Interview | Pittsburgh Child Photographer

  • Post published:December 21, 2020

It's a joy to watch children grow from year to year between their photo sessions. Check out a couple of my favorites from past photo sessions at the end of the interview. What kind of Christmas traditions does your family…

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Family of five posing naturally for a family portrait near Pittsburgh, PA

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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Family snuggling on their bed with their newborn baby

Maternity + Newborn Lifestyle Interview

  • Post published:November 6, 2020

Everyday seems to be a holiday when you are a photographer! One perk of the job is celebrating milestones with families. I met this kind, friendly, and creative family a couple of years ago. Every session feels like I'm invited…

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Senior High School girl posing for senior photos in a flower garden near Pittsburgh ,PA

Senior Pictures Interview – Pittsburgh Portrait Photographer

  • Post published:October 16, 2020

It was such a pleasure to meet Samantha at Hartwood Acres to capture her senior portraits. Hartwood Acres is a gorgeous location north of Pittsburgh perfect for senior photos. We took advantage of the blooming flowers and walked around the…

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what jewelry to wear for 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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family of three casual pose in Frick Park

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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Top 100 image, Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon, Iceland, captured by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Photographer

My Best Photos – The Shoot & Share Photo Contest

  • Post published:July 13, 2020

The Shoot and Share Photo Contest is the world's largest photography contest that is fun, anonymous and completely about the photos. Voting goes on for an entire month, and you only know how your photos are doing, or even if…

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A lifestyle image of a father sitting on the sofa tickling his daughter. Photo by Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer, Laura Mares Photography.

Differences between Lifestyle and Portrait Photography Sessions

  • Post published:June 14, 2020

I’ve received this query from a few of my clients over the years, I decided it's time to share my thoughts on this common question on the blog.  At-Home Lifestyle What is a Lifestyle Session?  The basic outline of a…

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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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