I know that for many of us dread the thought of a family session. I mean, don’t get me wrong, we all want beautiful family photos, but just don’t see our own family as able to pull through. We’ve all heard the horror stories from friends and family. But I am here to reassure you that I have 8 tried-and-true tips on how to make your family shoot flawless! Hope these are helpful! -Laura
During my first maternity leave, I began reading books to learn more about healthy diets for pregnancies and babies. Today I am excited to share 10 maternity foods to enjoy while pregnant.
8 Need-to-know Senior Portrait Photography Trends | Pittsburgh Senior Photographer Thankfully, the days of manufactured senior portraits are long gone, replaced with the more personal and artsy looks. The trends are constantly changing, but with me your look with always…
Every photographer is different, with different backgrounds, personal styles and preferences. It’s important to take the time to figure out who your photographer is, and in order to start the process, ask them these few key questions.
Laura Donavan Photography and Laura Mares Photography are teaming up for a day to offer you a chance to update your professional portraits for your business profiles. Join us on Thursday, May 30 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in Mt. Lebanon.
Every year brand new newborn baby products are developed to improve you and your newborn's life. I am so fortunate to meet many wonderful families from around Pittsburgh and learn about the newest products on the market. Although I no longer have any babies at home, I want to pass along the tips I hear to other Pittsburgh families. Please comment below additional newborn items that have improved your life!!
Lifestyle sessions focus on capturing the "realness" of your family. These sessions are relaxed, fun and aim to turn everyday ordinary moments into pieces of art to tell the uniqueness of your family.
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).
Most high school seniors have little to no experience with a professional portrait sessions before their senior pictures. So everyone feels a little awkward to start! You don’t know what to wear, what location to pick, how to prepare, how much makeup to wear… Don’t worry—I’ll walk you through it and those jitters won’t last long!
When I was pregnant I remember feeling overwhelmed with doctor appointments, shopping for new baby items, preparing a nursery and needing to create a new wardrobe! All this while still balancing normal life but with less energy than ever before.…