Small Business Photographer: How I Got Here

Honestly, this wasn’t on my radar 13 years ago.  And I feel like a bit of an outsider, but I think that will change with time.  I felt the same way when I started photographing weddings.  Over the past year, I’ve had a lot of great opportunities to help small businesses with (captivating) imagery to market their business.  And I think my experience of capturing many different types of portraits over the last 13 years translates well for small business photography.  I’m looking forward to seeing where this goes!

Photographing the Whole Family: Extended Family Portraits

I’ve noticed a bit of a trend toward large family portraits this year. It must be related to families being apart during the pandemic. And these families have inspired me to capture our extended family as well. It is so meaningful to see everyone together, especially after these past two years.

Pittsburgh Newborn Session: Gifting A Session

This recent session was a gift from a mom to her daughter and son-in-law and I love the thoughtfulness from this new grandma.  She’s giving her daughter’s family the opportunity to capture the sweetness of this precious, fleeting time.  And it’s a gift that she’ll probably enjoy just as much as her daughter!

Pittsburgh Senior Portraits: North Park

It’s so much fun getting to know my clients throughout the shoot and I often walk away feeling like I have a new friend. Though, I do realize I am just a friendly lady with a camera who is helping to document this special time in her life. But it really is fun spending an hour getting to know someone and capture their portrait!

Photographing Safely in a Pandemic: Maternity Through First Birthday Sessions

One of my favorite things about being a family photographer is getting to photograph a family through the milestones. It is so much fun to see a family grow and help them to capture that growth. I first met this family for their maternity and newborn sessions. And last month, we got to document their daughter’s first birthday. It was a bit mind-blowing for me to realize that all happened during this pandemic. But these are the good things that make me so thankful that I can work and keep my clients safe.