You guys! I’m so excited to share these 2020 fall mini sessions at Mellon Park with you. These days are often so long, yet so rewarding. And honestly they are so much fun that it never even feels like work!  This years minis were filled with beautiful couples, growing families, puppy paws, and so much […]

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November 23, 2020

Fall Mini Sessions at Mellon Park

Family of five posing in front of Mellon Park gate

It’s that time of year again! In honor of my fall mini sessions at Mellon Park taking place this upcoming weekend, I couldn’t resist sharing these fun photos from the mini sessions last year.  I love these sessions for so many reasons. Often times it’s a great way to reconnect with past clients and see […]

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October 16, 2020

Fall Mini Sessions at Mellon Park

Family portrait with Pittsburgh photographer Lauren Renee

Being able to photograph this gorgeous outdoor newborn session inside Mellon Parks English Garden was the perfect way to welcome baby Sofie Monet into the world. This family holds a special place in our hearts, as Matt is a distant cousin of my husband Jesse, so being family and also amazing friends makes us feel […]

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September 6, 2020

Outdoor Newborn Session Inside Mellon Parks English Garden

newborn baby being hugged and kiss by parents in their english garden: outdoor newborn session: outdoor newborn session

This beautiful Family Session at the Walled Garden at Mellon Park was shot all on film and is really special, as it was also at my favorite location in the city! Sheena and I have worked together in the past, so seeing her again and getting to meet her family was such an honor. I […]

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August 28, 2018

Pittsburgh Family Session at The Walled Garden

Mom and Dad kissing and tickling baby boy during Family Session at The Walled Garden

What an honor to photograph these spring family portraits New Rochelle, New York for such dear friends for their little one’s first birthday! Lisa and Zach are such a huge part of our lives, and we are forever grateful for their friendship. Zach is a Rabbi in New Rochelle, New York, and he also married […]

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April 20, 2018

Spring Family Portraits New Rochelle

This in-home lifestyle family session was a dream!! The Wedner’s beautiful home was the perfect backdrop for their family photos, and the light coming into their bedroom was truly magical. Little Lily has grown up so fast, and I can’t believe that she is already 1-year old! Not to mention she is a cutie and […]

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June 26, 2017

In-Home Lifestyle Family Session

Portrait of baby on a bed in white dress with gold bow

We recently celebrated Rookie the Swiss Mix first birthday party! My fiance and I had been talking about adopting a dog from a shelter for years. Unfortunately, it was never the right time or the right dog. We were lucky enough to come across Rookie after the Three Rivers Bernese Mountain Dog Club posted about him. He needed […]

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May 29, 2017

Rookie the Swiss Mix

Rookie the Swiss Mix First Birthday Party

I was so happy to capture this family photography session at Hartwood Acres Pittsburgh. Lately, I have not been able to take on many family photography sessions due to my heavy wedding workload this year. So, when the Williams family came to me needing photos for their holiday cards, it was perfect timing! I had just […]

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December 8, 2016

Family Photography Session at Hartwood Acres Pittsburgh

Family Photography Session Hartwood Acres

What a beautiful family photography session on Washington’s Landing! I absolutely adore this family, and was so happy when they asked me to photograph their portraits again! Especially, now that they have added another gorgeous little princess! The girls were absolutely adorable and they had the best smiles as they posed for photo after photo. I […]

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July 29, 2016

Family Photography Session on Washington’s Landing

Pittsburgh Family Photographer Lauren Renee

This family photography session at Mellon Park was an honor to capture. When Jenni contacted me about setting up her portrait session, I was so humbled that she chose me to create these memories for her and her family. Jenni is not only an extremely talented photographer, she is also a great friend and an […]

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July 15, 2016

Family Photography Session at Mellon Park

Fine Art Family Photography Mellon Park