I don’t think it occurred to me when I photographed this newborn session, that this home and the family’s wardrobe had a wonderfully consistent color palette. I did remember thinking I wish this family could come and decorate my home! But when I got to work on editing their images, I started noticing a lovely tone that makes their images look like a cohesive set, regardless of which room the family was photographed in. We started in their living room.
This sweet baby was awake most of the session and very curious about the camera!
With a Very Hungry Caterpillar-inspired nursery, this lemon print swaddle was perfect!
I really love seeing babies peek back at my camera through their cribs!
And seeing them in their parents arms is even better – so peaceful!
Here’s a wide angle shot of the nursery. Well done, mom and dad!
Being able to photograph babies in their parent’s arms is one of the reasons I love the lifestyle approach to photography. For three reasons: the baby is so content, it’s natural, and mom and dad are part of the picture!
And I can’t get enough of tiny baby feet.
If you, or someone you know is looking for a newborn photographer, please get in touch. I’d love to hear from you!
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When I was a young girl, I loved playing with my sister in the woods. It was always an adventure exploring new spots in the lovely woods at the edge of our backyard. I guess I still do, because when my clients are open to suggestions for locations, this spot is often on my list.
I love that it easily accessible and so family-friendly with paved walkways!
These little cuties really enjoyed my assistant, Miss Kitty, and they actually laughed when I made her meow! Sometimes it’s just crickets, but it was easy getting these two to smile!
It’s plain to see how these kiddos are loved.
This dad read a favorite book. What a precious scene!?!
And we took a few moments to photograph just the two of them, because your last portrait as a couple should not be from your wedding day! And I plan to do the same when my own family is photographed next month.
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Hartwood Acres is a favorite location and a popular one when the garden is in full bloom. It’s not hard to see why, what a lovely setting for a family portrait in July! I’ll start with a favorite shot of these sisters—their mama challenged them to a staring contest and the giggles were just about to bust out!
The mansion at Hartwood Acres offers so many lovely angles and opportunities for standing or seated portraits like this one.
This family brought their own blanket and I love how it naturally brings them close without any posing required.
This is another favorite of the two sisters.
We also did some individual portraits of the girls.
Moments before this portrait, this dad almost caught a butterfly! It keeps photo shoots fun when families can be playful like that!
And one thing all moms and dads should do is be photographed together without the kids, because they were husband and wife before they were parents!
If you or someone you know are interested in updating your family portrait, I’d love to hear from you! Please use this contact form to get in touch.
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This is my second family portrait session with this beautiful family—they are in different phases of foster-to-adopt with their daughters. If you have an interest in fostering or adopting a child, I highly recommend you check out the post from their previous session. I thought about not blogging this session because this post will be limited to images that don’t show the girls’ faces (for their protection), but there’s so much good here (and I’m not talking about the photography!) that I couldn’t skip this opportunity to share a bit about this family’s story.
The love they have for these children is so touching. Of course these darling children are lovable—and they will be loved as if they were biological, but what gets me is the risk families take in opening their hearts and homes to lovingly fill a gap in a child’s life, all without the guarantee of knowing that they’d be able to stay. That’s the thing about love, there’s always a risk. And true love isn’t about what you’ll receive in return, but the bravery and sacrifice that comes from the heart.
This is their oldest and I was blessed to be able to photograph his adoption last year.
If you, or someone you know is fostering to adopt, I’d love to hear from you! I’m planning a day of sessions for families who are opening their hearts and homes and would love to include you!
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This early morning family portrait session didn’t involve getting everyone out of the house on time, getting stuck in traffic, or irritated kiddos. It was peaceful and pleasant as in-home sessions should be. When I got there, the kids were well rested and just finishing up breakfast. Now, I should note that I’m a morning person and I’ve seen how morning sessions can really benefit families who are inclined to be up early anyway, but if that’s not you, an early evening session may be best for your family—because when photographing in natural light outdoors, you really want the best light at the beginning or end of the day. My only caveat to this schedule is photographing newborns indoors which can be done most any time of day. Ok, back to this sweet family!
This family just moved in to thier new home and the yard offered lots of variety without the need for going to a park.
Seeing little ones tossed in the air by their daddies never gets old, just look at how she’s smiling!
I enjoy seeing loved ones cheek to cheek, and when we get cheek to cheek with a loved one, our faces tend to light up and you can just feel the love!
Swings are another favorite and natural photo op for littles!
Isn’t it cute how this sweetie is admiring her big sister?
And then she turns to the camera and cuteness overload! What a fun session!
If you’re interested in having your family photographed, please get in touch here—I’d love to hear from you!
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Pittsburgh Newborn Photography: Let Your Home Set the Tone
/by kmillerI don’t think it occurred to me when I photographed this newborn session, that this home and the family’s wardrobe had a wonderfully consistent color palette. I did remember thinking I wish this family could come and decorate my home! But when I got to work on editing their images, I started noticing a lovely tone that makes their images look like a cohesive set, regardless of which room the family was photographed in. We started in their living room.
This sweet baby was awake most of the session and very curious about the camera!
With a Very Hungry Caterpillar-inspired nursery, this lemon print swaddle was perfect!
I really love seeing babies peek back at my camera through their cribs!
And seeing them in their parents arms is even better – so peaceful!
Here’s a wide angle shot of the nursery. Well done, mom and dad!
Being able to photograph babies in their parent’s arms is one of the reasons I love the lifestyle approach to photography. For three reasons: the baby is so content, it’s natural, and mom and dad are part of the picture!
And I can’t get enough of tiny baby feet.
If you, or someone you know is looking for a newborn photographer, please get in touch. I’d love to hear from you!
Cranberry Family Portraits: Into the Woods
/by kmillerWhen I was a young girl, I loved playing with my sister in the woods. It was always an adventure exploring new spots in the lovely woods at the edge of our backyard. I guess I still do, because when my clients are open to suggestions for locations, this spot is often on my list.
I love that it easily accessible and so family-friendly with paved walkways!
These little cuties really enjoyed my assistant, Miss Kitty, and they actually laughed when I made her meow! Sometimes it’s just crickets, but it was easy getting these two to smile!
It’s plain to see how these kiddos are loved.
This dad read a favorite book. What a precious scene!?!
And we took a few moments to photograph just the two of them, because your last portrait as a couple should not be from your wedding day! And I plan to do the same when my own family is photographed next month.
Pittsburgh Family Portraits: In Full Bloom at the Garden
/by kmillerHartwood Acres is a favorite location and a popular one when the garden is in full bloom. It’s not hard to see why, what a lovely setting for a family portrait in July! I’ll start with a favorite shot of these sisters—their mama challenged them to a staring contest and the giggles were just about to bust out!
The mansion at Hartwood Acres offers so many lovely angles and opportunities for standing or seated portraits like this one.
This family brought their own blanket and I love how it naturally brings them close without any posing required.
This is another favorite of the two sisters.
We also did some individual portraits of the girls.
Moments before this portrait, this dad almost caught a butterfly! It keeps photo shoots fun when families can be playful like that!
And one thing all moms and dads should do is be photographed together without the kids, because they were husband and wife before they were parents!
If you or someone you know are interested in updating your family portrait, I’d love to hear from you! Please use this contact form to get in touch.
Pittsburgh Family Portraits for Foster and Adoptive Families
/by kmillerThis is my second family portrait session with this beautiful family—they are in different phases of foster-to-adopt with their daughters. If you have an interest in fostering or adopting a child, I highly recommend you check out the post from their previous session. I thought about not blogging this session because this post will be limited to images that don’t show the girls’ faces (for their protection), but there’s so much good here (and I’m not talking about the photography!) that I couldn’t skip this opportunity to share a bit about this family’s story.
The love they have for these children is so touching. Of course these darling children are lovable—and they will be loved as if they were biological, but what gets me is the risk families take in opening their hearts and homes to lovingly fill a gap in a child’s life, all without the guarantee of knowing that they’d be able to stay. That’s the thing about love, there’s always a risk. And true love isn’t about what you’ll receive in return, but the bravery and sacrifice that comes from the heart.
This is their oldest and I was blessed to be able to photograph his adoption last year.
If you, or someone you know is fostering to adopt, I’d love to hear from you! I’m planning a day of sessions for families who are opening their hearts and homes and would love to include you!
Pittsburgh Family Portraits: Keeping Sessions Stress-Free At Home
/by kmillerThis early morning family portrait session didn’t involve getting everyone out of the house on time, getting stuck in traffic, or irritated kiddos. It was peaceful and pleasant as in-home sessions should be. When I got there, the kids were well rested and just finishing up breakfast. Now, I should note that I’m a morning person and I’ve seen how morning sessions can really benefit families who are inclined to be up early anyway, but if that’s not you, an early evening session may be best for your family—because when photographing in natural light outdoors, you really want the best light at the beginning or end of the day. My only caveat to this schedule is photographing newborns indoors which can be done most any time of day. Ok, back to this sweet family!
This family just moved in to thier new home and the yard offered lots of variety without the need for going to a park.
Seeing little ones tossed in the air by their daddies never gets old, just look at how she’s smiling!
I enjoy seeing loved ones cheek to cheek, and when we get cheek to cheek with a loved one, our faces tend to light up and you can just feel the love!
Swings are another favorite and natural photo op for littles!
Isn’t it cute how this sweetie is admiring her big sister?
And then she turns to the camera and cuteness overload! What a fun session!
If you’re interested in having your family photographed, please get in touch here—I’d love to hear from you!