2023 has been a great year for me as a photographer and I’ve enjoyed photographing mamas, babies and families all over Pittsburgh and in my Cranberry Photo Studio. Being a one-woman business means I sometimes get behind on sharing the latest sessions, so now that the holidays are here, I’ll take this opportunity to do a quick catch-up with this 2023 year-in-review. So naturally, I’m starting with maternity sessions above. I love capturing this beautiful time in a mama’s life. And I’ve been mixing it up between a lifestyle/natural-light look and a dramatic/studio-lighting look and I can’t decide which direction I want to go in, so I think I’ll keep exploring both looks in the new year. And I’m adding to my maternity wardrobe, which has been such a fun addition to my studio!
A Pittsburgh Portrait Photographer’s 2023 Year-In-Review
/by kmiller2023 has been a great year for me as a photographer and I’ve enjoyed photographing mamas, babies and families all over Pittsburgh and in my Cranberry Photo Studio. Being a one-woman business means I sometimes get behind on sharing the latest sessions, so now that the holidays are here, I’ll take this opportunity to do a quick catch-up with this 2023 year-in-review. So naturally, I’m starting with maternity sessions above. I love capturing this beautiful time in a mama’s life. And I’ve been mixing it up between a lifestyle/natural-light look and a dramatic/studio-lighting look and I can’t decide which direction I want to go in, so I think I’ll keep exploring both looks in the new year. And I’m adding to my maternity wardrobe, which has been such a fun addition to my studio!
My favorite approach to photographing newborn sessions is lifestyle with light posing and props and natural light. I’m also enjoying some posed newborn portraits, but only when my clients request. So I’m gathering lots of baskets, blankets and swaddles.
Most of my family sessions take place in the fall because it’s beautiful here in Western Pennsylvania. I’ve added some favorite new locations and am always on the look-out for new places. And I love photographing families in studio too and will be adding more studio family portraits to my portfolio this year.
With a studio, I’ve had the opportunity to photograph birthday sessions all throughout the year. And this year marks our first Santa Sessions, which were so much fun, I’ve booked two dates with Santa for 2024.
It’s been a joy to photograph lots of senior sessions this past year. I love getting to know each one and creating portraits that fit their personality.
Thank you to all of the families who trusted me with their portraits this year!
First Birthday Session: Bringing Back A Classic Look
/by kmillerFirst birthdays are a big deal and a wonderful occasion for a photoshoot. Sometimes it’s a walk at a park and other times it’s a cake smash and bubble bath, but this time, we went for a classic look including putting together a heirloom portrait composite.
Introducing: Keepsake Linen Box & Fine Art Prints
/by kmillerI’d like to introduce you to our latest addition for displaying your artwork, the Keepsake linen photo box with fine art prints! Each print is dry mounted and matted, fitting perfectly in this crisp linen photo box. It’s a beautiful piece to enjoy on your coffee table or night stand. Just pull the ribbon to raise the prints out of the box.
Studio Newborn Session with the Whole Family
/by kmillerI’m often asked by families if my newborn sessions are limited to just babies. And this surprises me because I feel the family is a very important part in the story of a newborn. I absolutely encourage the whole family to be a part of the session and that sometimes even includes the family dog! I remember back to when my youngest son was born. One of my main desires for his newborn session was capturing my two boys together. And I feel the same way about capturing baby with each parent. To me, that is more important than having lots of posed images of baby alone.
Behind-the-Scenes in My Framing Workshop
/by kmillerHere’s a behind-the-scenes look at custom framing in our Cranberry Photo Studio. I added this service over the winter because it really supports what makes my portrait business unique. If you want to display artwork from your session in a framed print, I am here to help with the best tools and materials to present your artwork so it shines.