We had one of the most beautiful December days for this maternity/family session. I didn’t even wear a coat… which is crazy for mid-December in Pittsburgh!
This family is welcoming their second child into the family in just a few short months, and wanted some maternity photos at a local location to celebrate! We had so much fun taking these sunlit shots. Congratulations to you three on your expanding family!
Bryce is a Seneca Valley senior who loves music… and the snow! Which is great, because we had a LOT of it the day of his session. We were able to get some super unique images in one of my favorite locations for him because he was willing to push through the cold!
Congratulations on your senior year, Bryce!
Nate is a 2021 senior who plays football, loves camping, and tacos! This was another cold weather session, but Nate was a champ, and I think you can barely even tell how cold it really was! Congratulations on your senior year, Nate!
This was a very special extended family session! Katie, the eldest sibling and sister, contacted me a few months prior, inquiring about a family session for December! I don’t get many requests for December sessions, so I was initially surprised (and excited!) by her request. I soon learned that this session needed to take place while her brother was back in town from boot camp, and was a gift for her mom. These photos feature not only Katie’s immediate family (her parents, herself, and three brothers!) but also Katie’s fiancee and her brother’s wife of one day! That’s right… this session took place only a day after a family wedding, making it all the more special!
If that wasn’t enough, at the end of the session, Katie’s mom walked around to each family member with tears in her eyes, giving each a hug, thanking them for being there. How sweet is that?!
Below are a few of my favorites from our time together. Congratulations to this family on all of the exciting changes coming their way!
These four were TROOPERS in the cold December weather, which is no small feat with two little ones in tow! We had cold, wind, and at the very end of our session - snow! But with so much stacked against us (including a quickly setting sun!) we got SO much done during our time together!
I am so thankful for the opportunity to photograph this sweet family of four! ❤️ Enjoy a few of my favorite photos from their session below!
Avery is a senior graduating with the Class of 2021 from a local performing arts school! This lovely lady is proficient in music, makeup, and hair - and as you can see from her super FUN blue hair, she has a knack for individual style!
We had a very VERY cold day for Avery’s senior photos… but that didn’t stop us from shooting along the North Shore of Pittsburgh, and getting some great images! We visited one of Avery’s favorite spots, Stage AE, where she has seen multiple concerts throughout her life! It was a nice nod to her love for music, too.
Avery, it was such an honor to take these photos for you! Congratulations on your senior year my friend!!
This maternity session at Mellon Park was a total dream to photograph! Amy and Chad are prepping to welcome their first child into the world in 2021, and Amy is a wonderful photographer here in the Pittsburgh area - so, naturally, maternity photos are the perfect way to celebrate!
Amy wore the loveliest green maxi dress for their photos (I adore maxi dresses for maternity sessions!), complimented by Chad’s blue suit, for a nice upscale look! And yes - Amy was a trooper in the cold with her short sleeves!!
Amy & Chad, thank you so much for the honor of celebrating with you during this sweet season of your lives! Congratulations to you both on becoming parents!
Where to even begin with this wedding day?! Stephanie & Bill tied the knot on one of the most beautiful, fall November days at Shady Elms Farm in Hickory, PA - one of my all time favorite wedding venues! I couldn’t have imagined photographing my last wedding of 2020 for any other couple, and at any other venue. It was truly a magical day!
Though Stephanie & Bill warned me beforehand that they weren’t too keen on having their photos taken, I found them to be literally one of the easiest couples I’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing! They are obviously SO comfortable with each other, and (I think ;) ) it shows so much in their photos! We felt like we were instant friends with these two! ❤️
Stephanie & Bill, it was TRULY an honor to photograph your day. Congratulations on your wedding day, and on your marriage!
Vendors: Shady Elms Farm, DJ Crush, Jordan Sasson (Hair Artist), Toula’s Bridal (Bride’s Dress), Birdy Grey (Bridesmaid Dresses), Maddie Kozik (Invitation Designer), PW Catering
The second annual JHP Christmas Tree Farm Mini Session Event took place at Lake Forest Gardens in Fombell, PA - and what a beautiful day we had for the middle of November! I was so thankful to see so many familiar faces - including a few new ones, and a few faces all the way from Texas! ☺️
A HUGE thank you to each and every family and couple who came out for this event. I truly can’t tell you how much it means to photograph each and every one of you!
I hope to continue these mini sessions every single year, Lord willing! So if you are interested in being the first to know about mini session events (including Christmas Tee Farm Mini Sessions!), be sure to sign up for my newsletter by clicking here! This is where all session dates are announced for regular sessions and mini sessions!
I hope to see you there next year! ☺️ If you are interested pricing for full sessions, click here. If you would like to inquire about a full session or mini session, please click here.
I had the pleasure of photographing this family of four a few years back when they were a family of three! WOW is it fun to see how families grow from behind my lens! 😍 And it’s crazy how much these two sisters look alike, going back and forth between this blog post and their last blog post from their photos at Mellon Park!
Family sessions can be chaotic - this is the norm! And it makes it even more fun when families are willing to lean into that chaos an be silly together. And these four definitely did that! We were able to get a mix of some posed photos, with some more fun ones! Everyone needs a little bit of both ☺️
A HUGE thank you to this sweet family for asking me to document this season of life. I am so thankful for you four!!!
