High School Senior Interview
It's exciting to feature the first senior of the class of 2023. Let me introduce a senior from Mt. Lebanon High School, a soccer player, dog lover and generally great guy, Owen. We met at my home studio for a…
Family Interview | Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer
Pittsburgh is a beautiful city with amazing families! Last summer, I received a call from a then Pittsburgh mom asking to schedule a golden hour family lifestyle session featuring their backyard tree deck built around two hundred-year-old sycamore trees. Honestly,…
Senior Pictures Feature – Pittsburgh Senior Photographer
Two years ago I joined an L3 Leadership Mastermind for business owners in the South Hills. At my first meeting I met Krista, a friendly realtor with curly red hair. During the meeting the leader asked us to give a…
Senior Session Series: Rustic Location
Five Reasons to Choose a Rustic Setting for Your Senior Portrait Session Choosing the location for your end of high school photo shoot is a daunting task. This is why I pride myself on my ability to photograph sessions at…
Family Spotlight – Pittsburgh Family Photographer
This welcoming family decided to have a family photoshoot on their beautiful horse farm. We began our shoot near the horse field and ventured on to other areas of their property. The three generation family got together to celebrate this…
Senior Pictures Spotlight – Pittsburgh Senior Photographer
Taking senior portraits is quickly becoming one of my favorite types of sessions. It's such a joy to get to know each senior while taking their senior pictures. Bella is an amazing girl who radiates love for all around her.…
Senior Pictures Spotlight – Pittsburgh Senior Photographer
As I was walking to meet this senior girl and her mother at Kennywood Park late this summer, I had make an effort to slow my breathing because the idea of capturing senior photos during the beautiful golden sunset at…
12 Beautiful Portrait Locations in Pittsburgh
So first of all it is important to decide what your personal style entails. Take a moment to reflect on where you feel most confident… quiet rustic tones or big city backdrops. Additionally, decide what would blend in with your fashion choices best. This makes all the difference. I have years of experience shooting at a multitude of locations around Pittsburgh, please feel free to look through my galleries for example to decide what would work best for you (and your family).
Fashion Photoshoot with Alpacas – Pittsburgh Child Photographer
Miele Moda, Honeydrops Designs and Laura Mares Photography are excited to announce a fashion photoshoot on an alpaca farm on May 4.
10 Tips for the Best Family Photo Shoot
Have you scheduled your family portrait session with Laura Mares Photography? Read these 10 tips to prepare for your session.