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How to Prepare for the Best Portrait Session

  • Post published:January 23, 2024

Want your upcoming portrait session to be a smashing success? Here are some tips to help you make the most of your time in front of the camera: Plan ahead Take the time to think about the purpose and mood…

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My Best Photos – The Shoot & Share Photo Contest

  • Post published:July 14, 2023

Perhaps you may remember that I often enter the Shoot and Share Photo Contest. It is the world's largest photography contest! It is popular, fun, anonymous and completely about the photos. Voting goes on for around a month, and you…

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FIVE Tips to Prep for Your Senior Photos

  • Post published:February 24, 2022

This blog is for all the senior guys and girls stressing over their upcoming portrait session because they worry they may forget something or that something might go wrong the day of the session. This blog post lays out the…

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Tips for the Best College Graduation Photo Session

  • Post published:June 18, 2021

Let’s normalize college grad sessions! I love photographing the excitement and joy that comes from receiving one’s college diploma. As you plan out your next steps, let me capture this exciting moment in an authentic way that captures your emotion! …

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Senior Location Series: Frick Park

  • Post published:April 16, 2021

Senior Location Series: Frick Park  The next spotlight location for the senior photo location series is the gorgeous Frick Park! It’s a perfect place for seniors looking for a fabulous mix of rustic vibes, princess forests, old-timey greenhouses, and bohemian…

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Questions to Ask Yourself before your Couple Photography Session

  • Post published:March 31, 2021

Questions to Ask Yourself before your Couple Photography Session  Since preparing for your couple photography session may appear daunting, I created a list of questions to ask yourself before your session! Endless Pinterest boards, adorable Instagram inspiration, and cute pics…

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Newborn Interview – Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer

  • Post published:March 17, 2021

Sometimes the stars align and you meet a wonderful, laid-back, snuggly family in a stunningly renovated historic Pittsburgh home. Combining an incredible family, a beautiful baby, modern Bohemian decor and a sweet Siberian husky would bring joy to any lifestyle…

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Senior Pictures Interview – Pittsburgh Portrait Photographer

  • Post published:February 24, 2021

It has been a cold and snowy month in Pittsburgh, but that didn't prompt Gwen to reschedule her senior portrait session. She braved the cold weather and icy conditions in her stilettos! Gwen, her mom, and I spent an afternoon…

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12 Must Haves for Your Bohemian Studio

  • Post published:February 15, 2021

12 Must Haves for Your Bohemian Studio  I redesigned my home photography studio into a bohemian inspired studio last month and let me say, it was quite the undertaking! Months of thinking, planning and researching culminated into a final product…

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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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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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