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Kennywood Entrance Sign, Pittsburgh Amusement Park

FIVE Tips from Pittsburgh’s Kennywood Fanatic

  • Post published:September 16, 2022

“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…

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sunrise family portrait on Mt. Washington, Pittsburgh

Interview with a Pittsburgh Family

  • Post published:September 2, 2022

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…

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Personal branding portrait of a health coach drinking fresh juice at a farm

Personal Branding Session | Green Balanced Gal

  • Post published:May 27, 2022

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…

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portrait of a high school senior girl dancing in a field during golden hour near Pittsburgh, PA

Best Places for Senior Sunset Photos in Pittsburgh

  • Post published:May 20, 2022

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…

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first birthday portrait of baby girl with parents

Interview with a Pittsburgh Mom | Family Photographer

  • Post published:March 4, 2022

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…

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portrait of high school senior girl sitting on the fountain in Mellon Park

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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Portrait of a family of three taken during golden hour near Pittsburgh

Interview with a Pittsburgh Family

  • Post published:February 3, 2022

I am grateful for every family that choses me to photograph and essentially document a part of their story. This delightful family recently relocated to Pittsburgh from California. I love Dyan's honesty when I asked about how they are adjusting…

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portrait of senior girl walking on a field at sunset near Pittsburgh, PA

High School Senior Interview

  • Post published:January 20, 2022

Early last fall I met Molly for her senior photo session at one of my favorite rural locations. As we were parking I noticed the magical sunset for our golden hour shoot and couldn't wait for our session to begin!…

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portrait of a high school senior on a rustic field at sunset

How can I Look my Best at my Senior Photo Shoot?

  • Post published:January 14, 2022

Check out these 5 Great Questions to ask yourself! As you begin to plan for you Senior Portrait session, I know one main concern you may have is how to look your best and fall in love with your photos!…

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senior photos of a girl on a parking garage in Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Location Series: Lawrenceville

  • Post published:May 25, 2021

This location is a new spot that I’ve fallen in love with! Lawrenceville is full of artistic spaces that are both unique and beautiful. It’s great for those who love the urban feel but are looking for a location that…

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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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