Interview with a Pittsburgh Family
As we were starting to part at the end of our photo session, I turned to wish this sweet mom a happy birthday because I knew our session was her birthday present. Her husband laughed a little and mentioned that…
Interview with a Pittsburgh Family
Meeting families for yearly portraits in beautiful locations around Pittsburgh fills my life with joy. I'm excited to introduce this family to you. We first met last year on this same rustic field, not long after they had relocated to…
FIVE Tips to Prepare for your Newborn Photo Session
It’s a warm fall morning and you’re gathered around your newborn as you and your partner lovingly stroke your baby’s soft skin and express thankfulness for this new stage of life. At that moment you think to yourself, “I wish…
Interview with a Pittsburgh Family
On a warm, sunny evening in Pittsburgh, I met this caring, loving family for a photo shoot. We have gotten to know each over the years from other portrait sessions. We first met at a cake smash session in my…
FIVE Tips from Pittsburgh’s Kennywood Fanatic
“Woooo!” “Oh yeah” “Haha” In July, two of my kids and I went to Kennywood. We rode my childhood favorite Jack Rabbit, relished the classic Potato Patch fries, and waited in countless lines. We rode nearly everything, but were halted…
Interview with a Pittsburgh Family
Golden hour is almost always the preferred time of day for outdoor family portraits. Golden hour is the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset. Most of my golden hour sessions are at sunset, however, I get a few…
Personal Branding Session | Green Balanced Gal
The majority of well-established companies know their brand well. They live it, breath it and their customers know it too. What happens when the business is newer and wants to reach clients in a more personable way? This was the…
Best Places for Senior Sunset Photos in Pittsburgh
A drippy sunset with the perfect blend of peach, red and yellow is hard to find–but after many years of professional sunset searching, I’ve discovered some of the most beautiful sunset locations in Pittsburgh. So, Pittsburgh Seniors, get ready for…
Interview with a Pittsburgh Mom | Family Photographer
Since winter weather in Pittsburgh can be unpredictable we decided to rent a studio in Downtown Pittsburgh for this baby girl's first birthday. The winter is often a slower time for photographers so it was an especially fun day of…
FIVE Tips to Prep for Your Senior Photos
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…