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A first-time client, a playful evening, and even the family dog joined in Every once in a while I get to hear exactly how someone found me, and this one made me smile. This sweet family first discovered me through a flyer I had included in swag bags at the Sunflower Sprouts children’s consignment event. […]

A fall session with a returning family at one of Pittsburgh’s most loved portrait locations One of my favorite parts of this career is seeing families again as their lives continue to grow. I previously photographed this sweet family before, so I was thrilled when they reached out to update their Hartwood Acres family photos […]

A returning couple visits Pittsburgh with their children for family portraits at Hartwood Acres Some sessions feel especially full circle. I first met this couple years ago when I photographed their engagement session and later their wedding. After their wedding they moved to Europe, so I never expected our paths to cross again so soon. […]

A legacy client returns for Hartwood Acres family portraits, from engagement to wedding to life with their son Some of the greatest joy in my career comes from photographing the same people through multiple seasons of their lives. I first met this couple for their engagement session years ago. Soon after, I photographed their wedding […]

Pittsburgh Senior Portrait Photographer | Janelle at Hartwood Acres Mansion As a Pittsburgh senior portrait photographer, one of my favorite parts of senior sessions is helping each student feel seen, confident, and celebrated during such a meaningful season of life. Janelle’s senior portrait session at Hartwood Acres Mansion was the perfect blend of elegance, personality, […]

Adams Family Fall Portraits | Hartwood Acres Family Portraits Vibrant Colors, Seasonal Beauty, and Genuine Family Connection Fall is one of my favorite times for family sessions, and this Hartwood Acres Family Portraits session with the Adams family was full of color, joy, and connection. This mother and her two children brought energy, warmth, and […]