Category Archives: Portraits

Meet My Cousins!!

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While I was in Florida over the holidays, I was lucky enough to hold a mini-session for my cousins on St. Augustine beach! My dad (who is the source of my love of photography) also came along, and we took some sweet photos of Baylen, Collin, Brooklyn, and Addison on the beach! Here are some...

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Pittsburgh Newborn Photography: Meet Isabella!

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This summer, Geni and her family had me out to take Maternity photos as they were expecting their second little girl. Now, introducing Isabella! She was born November 3rd and is a beautiful, healthy, sweet little girl! And, I am lucky enough to be documenting this little girl’s first year in photos! Here are a...

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Maggie and Tyler!

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Last month, while my uncle came to town for a photography business crash-course, I sent out a request for photo models for engagement and family sessions so he could have a sense of what it’s like to run a session – to give direction, to find locations, to encourage interaction, to deal with children, to...

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Stephanie and Jerrod

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Steph and Jerrod are sweet friends of ours who celebrated their second wedding anniversary this week. So, last weekend, Brad and I met them at Mellon Park for some photos to help them celebrate! Here are a few photos from their session. Happy Anniversary guys. We love you dearly!

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Happy Snow Day!

Happy Snow Day from Turk!  Tuco prefers staying inside on his doggy bed. :)

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Happy Weekend!

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Happy Friday everyone! Akamai is happy it’s the weekend, and so am I! (more from this sweet doggy session to come!)

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Skipping Rocks and Smiles…

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Meet Carrie, Jason, and Tanner! This sweet family met me at Frick Park a little while ago for some family photos. We had a great time – Tanner beat us all at skipping rocks, and he was so patient with all the clicking and smiling! Here are a few favorites from our session!

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Happy Monday!

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Happy Monday! I just want to stop by quickly and post a preview of a session we did while my uncle was in town for a mini-photography workshop! I love this late-autumn photo of Emily and her son Silas… More to come!

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Caruso family preview!

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Hi everyone! I’m back again with another preview of a shoot I’m working on today: the Caruso family. I did this shoot a few weeks ago when I was in Florida to see my family. I was SO happy to have a change of scenery and to shoot with a lake in the background. Here’s...

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Pittsburgh Headshots: Margaret Anne

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Margaret Anne is a sweet friend of mine who is also an actress and student at Point Park University in downtown Pittsburgh. We went to the strip district with her friend Hannah to take some headshots and had such a wonderful time! Here are a few favorites from the session:

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Pittsburgh Headshots: Hannah!

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This week I have had the wonderful opportunity to take some headshots for local dancers, actors, etc. Hannah is a dancer and a friend of Margaret Anne who came out earlier this week to play in the sun and update her headshots. Here are a few of my favorites from the session:

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Conor’s Senior Pictures

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Meet Conor. He’s a senior. He wants to be a minister. And his passion is golf. Conor and I (and his sister Shawna, whose wedding we’ll be photographing next month!) went to South Hills Country Club earlier this week to take some senior photos. And, of course, we had to have some fun hitting out...

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Geni: maternity photos!

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Geni is pregnant with her second child, and her first girl, Grace, is turning four this week! So, they wanted some photos of this sweet moment in the life of their family. Here are a few favorites from their session. Thanks again so much, Geni, for having me out. Your family is precious, and I...

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Carrie: Senior Portraits!

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Not only is she beautiful. She is sweet, athetic, smart, and motivated! She’s a lifeguard, she plays volleyball, she plans to be a Pharmacist, and she is a total joy to be around. Carrie is a senior this year, and we went out this weekend to take some senior portraits to remember this special time...

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Caryn Azure

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Meet Caryn Azure of Caryn Azure Photography! Caryn is a beautiful, creative, amazing photographer who I have enjoyed beginning to get to know recently! A few months ago, Caryn organized a lunch for Pittsburgh photographers which allowed me to meet some great photographers in the area (including this wonderful gal!). And, after that meeting, Caryn...

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