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Oakland Family Portraits: Walking Between Locations Gives Kids a Break

When I used to think of photographing in Oakland, engagement sessions or weddings come to mind. But after this recent family session there, I really love this area by the Cathedral of Learning for families. This family didn’t have any ties to the University of Pittsburgh, but recently moved here from another big city and appreciate a more urban setting. We started at steps of the Carnegie Library.

family portrait by the Carnegie Library

The beauty of the architecture and landscaping offered lovely lines and bright splashes of color for this portrait of these sweet little sisters.

little girls by the garden

And then they wanted to switch positions and this little sister planted a kiss on her sister’s cheek.

little sisters kiss

This whole session took place on the corner below the Cathedral, so we could just walk from location to location. These little girls did so well too!
Their mama was wise to choose this location knowing that moving around would keep them happy.

family walking along the path

We are blessed to have such beautiful scenery in Pittsburgh. I think this is my favorite shot of the family.

family portrait by the fountain

And we planned to stop at the PNC Carousel in Schenley Oval to complete our session. It was a great reward for the girls too!

family by the carousel

I love photographing clients on this carousel, but the best shots are really right before and right after the ride, because with the up and down and spinning movement, getting a shot where everyone is visible can be tricky.

on the carousel in Schenley Oval

Carousel rides are a good end to a session.

Betsy and Steve’s engagement session

Betsy and Steve had their engagement session on the campus of The University of Pittsburgh, from which they each earned bachelor’s degrees in 2005 but didn’t meet until they were neighbors in Baltimore, Md.  It was neat to walk around with them as they experienced the campus together as a couple.

Panther fans

Panther fans

A ring shot with the Cathedral of Learning as the backdrop.

A ring shot with the Cathedral of Learning as the backdrop.

These two know how to have fun.

These two know how to have fun.

This is one of my favorites of the day.

This is one of my favorites of the day.