Parise Family: Winter Strip District Family Photos

I had so much fun hanging out with the Parise family on a very cold and snowy Saturday in late December! These four people are four of my new heroes, because not only did they brave extremely cold temperatures for their family photos - but they took their jackets off and didn't even complain while we trekked all over the Strip District! And even though I came away with some minor frostbite (don't worry, I bought myself a nice new pair of boots for my upcoming winter sessions! ;) ) it was totally and completely worth it.

And since these photos were a gift from kids and dad to mom (what a sweet idea, right?!), I want to say a big happy birthday to Cheri! Here's to many, many more years with those you love!

Nalinee + Josh: Hartwood Acres Maternity Photos

Nalinee and Josh are having a baby and I was so honored when they asked me to take maternity photos for them at one of my favorite spots - Hartwood Acres! Their session took place on the perfect fall day, and Nalinee wore the most beautiful, flowing, blush dress, complete with a flower crown, while Josh wore a tux. I love the thought these two put into their outfits - they perfectly match Hartwood's classic elegance! Congratulations on your growing family, Nalinee and Josh!

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Makeup & Hair: Kaylin Simonic

Michelle, Rob, Beau, & Arya: Pittsburgh In-Home Family Session

It's always such an honor to be welcomed into people's homes for photos, but I felt especially lucky to be hanging out with these four! Michelle and Rob tied the knot almost half a year ago, but decided they needed some photos with their sweet pups, Beau and Arya! In addition, they wanted to highlight the home they purchased a couple of years ago and have been renovating. It is absolutely beautiful! I love when clients turn into friends, and these two certainly feel like friends already! It was such an honor to take these for you, Michelle and Rob!

DeFanti Family: Zelienople Family Photographer

Oh how I love this family! I've had the pleasure of knowing Ada for a couple of years now. Ada is a wonderful photographer herself and loves to photograph families and seniors around her beautiful property, just north of Cranberry Township. So you can imagine how honored I was when she asked me to come and take some photos of her sweet family on their very own property!

As a side note, I think Ada has one of the coolest jobs ever - she works for Disney at their research center in Oakland (And for those of you who don't know me very well - I LOVE Disney!) - talk about an amazing gig! 

Without further ado, here are just a few of my favorites from their session!

Connor K: North Hills Family Photographer

One of the hugely rewarding parts about being a wedding photographer is seeing families grow from two to three! Maryann and Kevin (whose wedding I photographed just last year - see it here!) welcomed baby Connor into the world just a short while ago - and I was so honored when they asked me to take his newborn photos! This little guy already has the sweetest disposition and is so very loved!

Meet Baby Violet: Emsworth Family Photographer

I had the privilege of visiting Miss Violet and her family just a few short weeks ago to document a little day in her life! This sweet little lady was born prematurely and with a few complications, but now she's over a month old and capturing everyone's hearts with her sweet smile and personality!

For Violet's session, we used a little inspiration from baby Emerson's newborn session (see it here!). We used quite a few different set ups in Violet's family's home, including the most beautiful little porch with the most beautiful windows. Caroline, Violet's mom, even had some different flowers and props set up and ready to go so we could easily jump from one spot to the next. I loved spending the day with this sweet family, and I hope you enjoy some of my favorite photos from their in-home session!

The Peters Family: Pittsburgh Family Photography

I don't take many newborn sessions, which made this one all the sweeter and more special! Brooklyn was just over one week new when I visited her family to document one of her first few days in the world - and what an honor it was! Congratulations on your sweet new baby girl, Peters family!

Tessa's First Birthday: Mellon Park Family Photography

Can anyone believe it's JULY already?! I feel like I blinked and June was over! If there's one thing that gets me excited about summer, it's the beautiful golden light, especially in one of my favorite parks in Pittsburgh - Mellon Park!

I met up with sweet little Tessa and her parents for her first birthday, to celebrate with a photo session! This little lady loves to walk, hug, and hold car keys, and just has the sweetest personality (and the cutest curly hair!). Below are just a few of my favorites from this family session!

Boehm Family: Hartwood Acres Family Photography

You've been waiting for it, and here it is! The third installment of Brielle's birthday pictures (year three) is finally hitting the blog! If you missed Brielle's first birthday or second birthday pictures, you should definitely go check them out because this mama has come up with the most beautiful props for three years of birthday pictures in a row! Though this sweet family moved to Ohio after our last session together, we were able to plan a session for a weekend they were already going to be in town for to keep the tradition going! And if birthday pictures weren't enough to be excited about, we snapped a few maternity photos for Lillia, who's pregnant with her third child (a boy!)!!

You all are always a blessing to photograph! Thank you for the continued memories and fun!