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FIVE Tips for an Amazing Newborn Lifestyle Photo Shoot

  • Post published:March 24, 2020

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…

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Studio portrait of a big brother kissing his baby sister. Photo by Laura Mares Photography.

SEVEN Tips to Prepare Your Children for Your Family Photo Session

  • Post published:March 17, 2020

7 Tips to Prepare Your Children for an Awesome Photo Session  As a Pittsburgh family photographer, I have run across a theme far too often: a grumpy child who has just received a stern talking-to in the car before the…

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Senior Portrait Tips for Guys – Pittsburgh Portrait Photographer

  • Post published:March 3, 2020

Senior Portrait Tips for Guys Being well prepared for you senior photo session can make the difference between average and fabulous photos. Read the following tips and you’ll be well prepared to look your absolute best at your senior portrait…

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Senior girl posing for senior portrait with a VW Bug. Photo by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Senior Portrait Photographer.

Senior Portrait Tips for Girls – Pittsburgh Portrait Photographer

  • Post published:February 15, 2020

Senior Portrait Tips for Girls Being well prepared for you senior photo session can make the difference between average and fabulous photos. Read the following tips and you’ll be well prepared to look your absolute best at your senior portrait…

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Tips - What to wear to your newborn lifestyle session

What to wear: Lifestyle Newborn Session

  • Post published:September 26, 2019

After a client schedules and books their session, the first question I am often asked is “what should I wear?” Below I’ve cumulated my favorite tips, five of them to be exact. Incorporate these suggestions, and you’ll be set up for a successful lifestyle newborn photoshoot!

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The Difference Between a Senior Session and Class Pictures

  • Post published:September 15, 2019

The Difference Between a Senior Session and Class Pictures I have listened to the thoughts of many who were on the edge between taking the plunge and hiring a senior photographer, and every time I tell them this, senior year…

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Newborn baby laying on her side. Photo by Laura Mares Photography, Pittsburgh Newborn Photographer.

12 Moments You’ll Want to Remember From Your Baby’s 1st Year – Pittsburgh Newborn Photographer

  • Post published:August 29, 2019

I’ve had three newborns, and one thing that I’ve learned through the life changing experience is that one thing truer than anything is that you’ll miss these newborn days as time flies by.

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10 Tips to have the BEST Birthday Cake Smash Photos – Pittsburgh Baby Photographer

  • Post published:August 13, 2019

10 Tips to have the BEST Birthday Cake Smash Photos From the ages 1 to even 40, cake smashes are the perfect way to celebrate the turning of age in an exciting and low-stress environment. Please read these ten tips…

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10 Travel Tips for an Epic Family Vacation – Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer

  • Post published:August 8, 2019

10 Travel Tips for an Epic Vacation! 1. Pack Light I know this might be counter-intuitive because I know we all want to be prepared, and bring everything we might possibly need for a trip, but trust me! From my…

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10 Fashion Trends to Incorporate in Your Next Photoshoot

  • Post published:July 18, 2019

Are you preparing for your upcoming lifestyle, family or senior session? Then you may be trying to figure out what to wear. Read on for tips on what to wear to your next portrait session.

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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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