10 ways to “Self Care” after having a Newborn
10 Ways to “Self Care” after having a Newborn As a mom of three I’ve had my fair share of stressful experiences as a mother of a newborn! So, I’ve decided to make a list of my favorite tips that…
Differences between Lifestyle and Portrait Photography Sessions
I’ve received this query from a few of my clients over the years, I decided it's time to share my thoughts on this common question on the blog. At-Home Lifestyle What is a Lifestyle Session? The basic outline of a…
10 Posing Tips for the Best Senior Portraits | Pittsburgh Senior Photographer
10 Posing Tips for the Best Senior Portraits | Pittsburgh Senior Photographer I love being a Senior Photographer and part of that comes from the joy I find in inspiring senior girls as I capture their raw and authentic beauty…
Jewelry + Fashion Tips to Look Your Best at Your Next Photo Shoot
Are you overwhelmed about deciding what to wear to your upcoming photoshoot? As a Pittsburgh lifestyle photographer, I enjoy planning my own family's outfits for photoshoots but I realize that this can cause stress for others! I was recently at a Premier Designs…
FIVE Tips from a Pittsburgh Newborn Lifestyle Photographer
5 Tips from a Pittsburgh Newborn Lifestyle Photographer It truly is a blessing to be able to document the early, precious first days of a newborn's life as home. Today I'd like to share some of my tried-and-true strategies for…
Why Choose Laura Mares Photography to Capture Your Senior Photos
Why Choose Laura Mares Photography to Capture Your Senior Photos 1. A Personalized Experience My daughter was recently speaking with a friend, a senior at Mt. Lebanon High School, who had his senior pictures taken last fall. He described the…
Senior Session Series: Mellon Park
Five Reasons to Choose Mellon Park for Your Senior Portrait Session Choosing a location, for such a moment as special as your end of high school photo shoot, can sometimes feel daunting. If that's the case for you, I’ve decided…
Our Quarantine Lifestyle in the South Hills of Pittsburgh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GiXmOCfiTU Making the Most of our Family Time at Home Through technology we can now bring the world into our home to explore with our family. I've been joking with my husband that our home has turned into a one…
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…
FIVE Tips for an Amazing Newborn Lifestyle Photo Shoot
5 Tips for an Amazing Newborn Lifestyle Photo Shoot If I’m being honest, one of my favorite moments to capture as a photographer is those first few weeks of a newborn’s life spent with their new families. There is something…