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Pittsburgh Senior Pictures at Carnegie Museum of Art

  • Post published: October 8, 2026

Some senior portrait sessions are especially meaningful when you’ve known the family for years. Getting to photograph this senior was one of those occasions. A lifelong Mount Lebanon resident, she has a deep appreciation for her hometown, a love of…

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Storytelling Photography: How to Tell a Story Through Images

  • Post published: September 30, 2026

A photograph can show us what something looked like, but storytelling photography goes a step further. It gives us clues about who was there, where they were, what was happening, and why the moment mattered. Rather than focusing on one…

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Golden Hour Senior Photos at Mellon Park

  • Post published: September 24, 2026

For Clare, senior year is about looking in two directions at once: back at the Pittsburgh she has always known and forward to everything beyond it.Growing up in Pittsburgh, she has collected city memories along the way: cheering on local…

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Golden Hour Senior Photos in Pittsburgh

  • Post published: September 11, 2026

Senior year is a beautiful whirlwind of traditions, from waking up early for the senior sunrise and sharing laughs on the boat ride, to the excitement of prom and the final walk in a tasseled hat. It is a time…

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Natural Outdoor Session near Pittsburgh

  • Post published: August 24, 2026

Your senior year is a milestone to capture. It's a special moment to document exactly who you are right now. Two years ago, I stood in this exact location photographing Jaycob's older brother. Returning to this familiar backdrop felt less…

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Hartwood Acres Mansion Senior Photos

  • Post published: August 12, 2026

As a photographer, my favorite sessions are always the ones that have a little extra heart behind them, and Caitlyn’s senior session was exactly that. We spent an afternoon exploring the historic grounds at Hartwood Acres, which turns out to…

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Guess Who? Pittsburgh Edition

  • Post published: July 10, 2026

Can You Recognize These Iconic Locations? Lately, while working on location during client photoshoots, I started looking at our city's famous landmarks a little differently. I realized how much hidden history is tucked into the corners of our everyday views.…

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Honest & Unposed: Capturing Your Real Story Across Pittsburgh

  • Post published: July 4, 2026

I believe the most meaningful photographs are often the ones we don't plan. They come from a comfortable space, a sudden belly laugh, a comforting hand resting on a shoulder, or the beautiful chaos of an impromptu family hug. Rather…

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Complete Style & Location Guide for Senior Photos in Pittsburgh

  • Post published: June 26, 2026

Can you believe it, Class of 2027? Your senior year is on the horizon! Amidst the rush of choosing classes, planning for the future, and savoring your final high school milestones, it's time to schedule your senior portrait session! Choosing…

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How to Plan An Adventure Couple Photo Shoot

  • Post published: June 18, 2026

Meeting at the office usually leads to shared coffee breaks—but for this couple, it sparked a marriage built for off-roading adventures. These two met at work, bonded over their mutual love for Jeeps, and eloped last year in a beautiful,…

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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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