Before the busyness of Holiday Sessions began, I had the pleasure of photographing sweet Everleigh and her family. This baby girl is so blessed. Not only does she have the kindest parents, but her big brother Reyden was absolutely born for this role. He is so in love with his baby sister.
What a perfect, precious little lady. Welcome to the world, sweet Everleigh!
I just love this simple, soft color pallet for baby boy Caleb’s fist birthday. He was such a pleasant little guy.
After doing some shots in his birthday shirt, we ended with the cake smash. He was so happy with his smiles and funny faces when that icing hit! Big brother Grant hopped in a few at the end. It was my pleasure to meet their sweet family. Happiest 1st Birthday, Caleb!
Little Gianluca was such a happy guy for his session. We started out with the classic balloon backdrop. He looked so dapper in his bowtie and suspenders! He then changed to a more comfortable romper for a few more shots.
We then switched over to a more neutral background to showcase his bday shirt and cake smash. Luca’s Italian mother came up with the perfect theme for his first birthday party with “Holy Cannoli, I’m One!” - so cute! He was a real joy in the studio, and I hope to see him again!
Harper was such a cute, little pumpkin for her First Birthday session at the studio! I loved her outfit choices, mixing some cozy fall looks with a classic birthday pink. I couldn’t help but laugh at her face when she had that first-ever taste of cake. Happy Birthday, Sweetie!
These sweet sisters were so precious for Lena’s First Birthday Session. It’s not the traditional norm, but I love a blue theme for baby girls! Big Sister Sia even jumped in at the end to help Lena smash her cake. I was so so happy I captured that moment when Lena noticed her sister had just taken a big bite. So funny!
Happy 1st Birthday, Lena!
Baby Cora is so loved! I started her session with family and sibling pictures, giving everyone a chance to love on this precious little pink bundle. What a lucky little girl to have two big brothers to love and protect her.
We then moved on to her individual portraits, using both purples and neutrals. She was unwrapped to showcase her perfect little fingers and toes at the very end of her session. What a sweet little angel. Welcome to the world, Cora!
What a beauty! Avyanna was a perfect angel baby for her session at the studio. She was so sweet and snuggly, and even gave me a few subtle smiles - and just look at those gorgeous lashes! I can tell she is so very loved by her parents. Welcome to the world, sweet girl!
Cassio was so much fun to have in the studio! He started his session in simple blue jeans with a neutral white. There is something I love about simplistic baby portraits. It really lets their facial expressions and personality shine through, and boy, did he have a lot of personality!
I was cracking up as I edited his images, as I noticed how much this little guy loves to squeeze his own belly. I don’t blame you, Cassio! You’re irresistibly squeezable!
We then moved on to the Pens portion of his photoshoot. He was all smiles with the cutest little chompers, and even waved his LGP towel for me. I can just see this guy heckling at the games!
We ended his session with the cake smash which Cassio and his belly seemed to enjoy.
What a babe! Thanks for hanging out with me, Cassio! Happy 1st Birthday!
When my friend and client Erin asked me to help commemorate her big milestone birthday with a photoshoot, I was so excited and jumped at the opportunity! I love that more and more people are embracing age, and aging naturally is becoming more popular.
For Erin’s 50th Birthday session, we focused on the many different sides of who she is. Not just an incredible wife and mother, but the classy woman, the writer, the NKOTB fan girl, the wine enthusiast, the runner and athlete.
This session was so much fun, and I truly enjoyed capturing these images of Erin.
I hope she cherishes these, and they are a constant reminder of how strong (mentally and physically), smart, and beautiful she is. Cheers to 50 years, Erin!
I was delighted to have my new niece Vera visit the studio. Her mommy and I are both fans of non-traditional “girl” colors, so it was a no-brainer for me to go with yellows and white for her session. The colors lent themselves perfectly to the flower of late summer - the sunflower - and the most petite, sweet flower that pairs perfectly with a newborn - baby’s breath.
Our sweet girl slept perfectly, and Big Brother Leo did a great job too!
She gave us peaceful, sweet, and smiley! Love this little one so much already!
Baby Cash was a dream at his newborn session. He slept sweetly, even out of a swaddle. I loved the earthy neutral tones we did for the majority of his session, and how they brought out the hint of reddish blond in his hair. I equally enjoyed him in his little night cap, all ready for a slumber.
He also looked great in the soft blue/greens.
We ended his session with some nakey baby shots on a cozy brown blanket. He has some exceptionally cute toes, so I had to get some close-up shots. Mommy and Daddy will always want to remember when his little feet fit right inside the palm of their hands. These are the details that I love to highlight.
When Liliana’s mommy told me Baby Girl was 6 weeks new, I wasn’t expecting to get many sleepy images, but Baby Lili surprised me by giving the perfect combination of sleepy, smiley, and peacefully awake. The angels must have been singing to her in her sleep.
She snuggled sweetly with Mom and Dad, and her big brother Caleb.
We ended her session with a warm, cozy, feminine color palette. I love the sweet close-ups of her pink toes. Her little feet make the perfect heart. Welcome to the world, angel girl!
The raindrops outside didn’t keep us from capturing some beautiful images of the C Family. They visited me in the studio for a Mini Portrait Session, which is a service I offer all year. It’s perfect for families with young children who may not have the attention span for a full hour of photos.
I so enjoyed their beautiful children (those eyes!), and hearing all about air conditioners from sweet boy Henry. I hope they cherish these images for years to come, and look back on this crazy time of life with a smile.
I had a blast seeing Baby Aiden again for his space-themed First Birthday session!
The space theme was inspired by his nursery, which also gave us the inspiration for his newborn pictures last year.
When I do a First Birthday Session, I try to not only capture the happy styled images, but also the tiny details of the one-year-old. The silhouette of their smooth, chubby cheek. Their tootsies. Their smash cake. The fun candid moments when they’re laughing at their mommy or daddy.
I always let them get messy with their smash cake at the end. Aiden’s mommy made this adorable banana bread cake just for this session.
Happy 1st Birthday to sweet, adorable Aiden!
It’s been my pleasure capturing your smiles this past year.
Every session I do kind of takes on a life of it’s own. Raleigh’s session ended up focusing in on family. We got some wonderful family portraits, as well as capturing the bond between each family member and their new addition.
Mommy and Daddy each got to cuddle with sweet baby girl, and proud big brother got his moments with her too.
My personal favorite shots were the close-ups of the entire family admiring Raleigh and holding her close. I always give my Newborn Session clients both color and black & white shots, but close-ups of sweet details always lend themselves to simple black & white.
After Raleigh got comfortable and swaddled tightly, she settled in to her individual styled shots. Her mommy wanted a dusty rose color with wildflowers to match the colors and details of Raleigh’s nursery. I love this color scheme and the feminine details of lace and dried flowers.
I enjoyed having Raleigh and her family in the studio, and hope to see her again as she grows. Welcome to the world, Raleigh!
Olivia was ONE-derful to have in the studio! I so enjoyed her personality and adorable facial expressions. She is so smart too, taking instruction like a seasoned pro. For her First Birthday session, her mommy wanted something clean and simple. I complimented her precious tulle gown with some muted gold balloons. We also took a few shots on “Lamby,” her favorite rocking horse…er, lamb…from home. What a perfect prop! Lamby brought some big smiles! It’s always a great idea to bring a favorite toy from home, especially if it compliments the color scheme.
I just happened to have the flower wall in the studio at the time of Olivia’s session, so we took a few shots in front of the purple flowers, as well. Olivia changed into the cutest lace romper and pearls - perfect for the old-time elegance of the purple and mauve roses.
Thanks for visiting me, Olivia! Happy 1st Birthday!
I love family heirlooms, so when Annie’s mommy came to me with this special idea, I was so excited to make it come to life. Annie’s mom is a talented seamstress, and wanted to incorporate three generations of First Communion dresses into the photo session, as she had both her mother’s and her own dress in excellent condition. I absolutely loved seeing the vintage styles side-by-side with the dress Annie chose for herself. Such a special photo to look back on for generations to come.
Nico has Mastered his first year! I was so excited for the chance to do a Masters-themed photo shoot. My husband is a big golf fan, and has been to the Masters, so I understand the admiration people have for the tournament and all it entails. Everything from the food, to the etiquette, to the iconic green jacket has special meaning. Nico’s daddy is going to The Masters this year, and to coincide with this exciting pilgrimage to Augusta, Nico’s parents chose to carry out the theme for his early April birthday party!
The Masters is a classic, renowned event, so I was thinking rich neutral tones, and an antique golf club would make for great props. Nico’s mommy brought the amazing baby Masters jacket, which couldn’t have been more perfect! We also scattered some golf balls throughout, and had a toy golf cart for Nico to play with. Giving Baby something to do during their session, always makes for some great captures.
Nico’s Mommy also had this most adorable baby Masters hat!
We ended his session with a “Hole in 1” smash cake to celebrate his milestone first year. This little guy smiled all through it. He was a joy, and this theme was super fun. Happy 1st, Nico!
I was so honored to do Amelia’s session, as she had traveled all the way from North Carolina for it! Six and a half years ago, I did her big sister’s first birthday photos when the family lived here in the Pittsburgh area. They had since moved, but knew they’d be home visiting family, so reached out to see if I could do their newest addition’s photos, as well.
When I heard Amelia would be wearing a sweet, simple rose colored dress, I immediately pictured it against a vintage wood background, and added some simple classic touches as props. Technically, Amelia turned one a few months ago, so we didn’t want these images to scream birthday as much as just highlighting her one-year-old self. Classic and sweet.
When I photographed Big Sister all those years ago, she was in this exact galvanized tub, but with a light pink dress, so we wanted to try to capture the same look for Amelia, but with a different shade.
I also knew that I had done some O - N - E shots with her big sis, so I pulled those letters out to be used, as well. Mommy and Daddy can look back on the girls’ first year with similar images to compare or display in their home.
We ended by pulling away the props, and getting some simple shots of Amelia clapping and playing. I love it how all babies seem to love, “so big!!!”
Happy 1st Birthday, Sweet Girl!
Emma is one of my “First Year Special” babies, meaning her parents purchased a package including Newborn, Baby Portrait, and First Birthday sessions. This means that I had the absolute pleasure of capturing her cuteness at different stages throughout her first year.
For her First Birthday Session, her parents chose the theme “Lucky One” since she was born the day before St. Patrick’s Day! They requested pastel rainbow colors inspired by the marshmallow shapes in Lucky Charms cereal, which were used as decor at her first birthday party.
Besides bringing along her Lucky Charms, Emma brought along an array of expressions, her sweet cheeks, and an appetite for birthday cake! Once this cutie got started on her smash cake, she really enjoyed herself. I loved seeing her again, and wish her all the luck and birthday wishes!
