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Read more about the article Storytelling Through Editorial Photography

Storytelling Through Editorial Photography

  • Post published:September 23, 2025

As a Pittsburgh editorial photographer, I’m drawn to stories. Not the kind you read in books — but the kind you can see and feel through photographs. Editorial photography isn’t about stiff poses or studio lights. It's about capturing people…

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Read more about the article What 20+ Years as a Pittsburgh Family Photographer Taught Me

What 20+ Years as a Pittsburgh Family Photographer Taught Me

  • Post published:September 17, 2025

There’s something powerful about doing the same work for over two decades—especially when that work is documenting people's lives. Time becomes more than something you feel passing. You see it. You see children grow, seasons change, and families evolve. You…

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Read more about the article The Art of Storytelling Photography

The Art of Storytelling Photography

  • Post published:August 22, 2025

Photography is often thought of as a way to freeze time — to capture a moment exactly as it appears. But storytelling photography goes beyond merely documenting a scene; it weaves together emotions, context, and narrative to create images that…

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Read more about the article Why Unscripted Moments Matter in Senior Photography

Why Unscripted Moments Matter in Senior Photography

  • Post published:May 29, 2025

The Moment Everything Shifts There’s a moment in nearly every senior session where something shifts.It usually happens in between the poses—when the wind catches a strand of hair, when someone laughs at something unexpected, or when they stop thinking about…

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Read more about the article Soundtrack of a Senior Year: Portraits That Capture Your Story

Soundtrack of a Senior Year: Portraits That Capture Your Story

  • Post published:May 9, 2025

Every fall, my calendar fills with senior sessions—and each one reminds me that this work is about so much more than taking a nice photo. Senior portraits are a chance to pause time and celebrate a major life transition. It’s…

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Read more about the article Telling Your Family’s Story Through Heartfelt Photos in Pittsburgh

Telling Your Family’s Story Through Heartfelt Photos in Pittsburgh

  • Post published:April 25, 2025

There’s a quiet beauty in simply being together. The way your child fits perfectly in your arms. The rhythm of your laughter. The stories told in a glance, a touch, a breath. These are the moments that don’t always make…

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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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