Celebrating 15 Years!

Fifteen years ago, I registered my business name and photographed my first wedding.  I was just celebrating my own first anniversary and had a handful of classes at Pittsburgh Filmmakers under my belt.  Thankfully, this couple had faith in me for their lovely backyard wedding and I walked away with the start of my portfolio and a certainty that I had found my passion.  A few years later, I left my full-time job to focus on my photography business and not long after that, we had our first son.  And while I still enjoy photographing weddings, I fell in love with capturing babies and families—always with the dream of opening a studio in the back of my mind.  And in June of last year, that dream came true and I’m celebrating 15 years in business and my first year at the studio!  

First Birthday Cake Smash and Bubble Bath

I love photographing first birthdays, especially after having photographed the same family’s newborn session.  It is so much fun to see the growth that has happened over the past year!  I love the cake smash and bubble bath sessions so much that I have a big fiberglass tub that I fill and heat to a comfortable 98 degrees.  And someday I’ll share the behind the scenes of that process, because it is quite a feat without plumbing in my studio!  But just look at this image…it is so worth it!

Now Scheduling Mommy & Me Sessions to Benefit Nurture Pa!

Need a special gift for the mom in your life?  Look no further, we’ve got what she really wants and you can benefit a great organization that supports moms.  We’re excited to be partnering with the Nurture Program for our Mommy & Me photoshoot fundraiser on May 6th. 

Now Offering Custom Framing

This winter, I learned all about custom framing thanks to a few retired framers who were willing to share their craft.  This was the next logical step for me as I made a shift a few years ago to providing high-quality artwork with the intent of simplifying this overwhelming task for my clients.  And I am so excited to see this coming together with the purchase of professional framing equipment and setting up my workshop.

Feeling the Love with this Maternity Session

Happy Valentine’s Day!  Just had to share a few favorites from this recent maternity session.  It will warm your heat with a sweet couple ready to welcome their baby into the world.  I love this mama’s red dress and one of my favorites from the session is the silhouette of her in that dress!