Party of Five

This wonderful family includes a 10 year old, 9 year old, 8 year old and two 7 year olds! This pyramid was the last shot we did, and it was all their idea. Their mom had never seen them do this before, but they obviously have been practicing on the sly!

 

Their mother, Rebecca, is the glue that hold the family together!

All five kids were very kind and fun, and they obviously enjoy being a big family!

These smiles made possible by their awesome mom who may or may not have been doing cartwheels!

Mama and her sons!

North Hills High School Senior: Tiffany

Tiffany is a young woman who loves running, horseback riding, preppy clothes and is "obsessed" with her car. It has been so fun doing these senior portrait sessions as I have really had a chance to focus on each student's interests.

And here is Tiffany with her beloved car! We took these on top of Mt. Washington.

Backyard Photos

This lovely family and I have been trying to connect for their photos for several months. First the weather wasn't cooperating, and then they moved and we put things on hold. But finally (after a rain storm!) we were able to meet up in their new back yard to take some family shots!


Sometimes I think these photo shoots are the most painful for the dads...but isn't it worth letting your wife coordinate your clothes when you can get a keepsake like this?! Ha!


Kids really warm up to me when I ask them to do something silly.

Brother and Sister

Catching bugs in the backyard.




Handsome Rowan.

Sweet Kendall.

North Hills High School Senior: Rachel

Rachel is one of the sweetest, kindest and big-hearted girls I have ever met. She is my children's babysitter, and she has come to mean so much to our family the past two years!


She knows just about everyone our neighborhood, and is friends with nearly all the 4-legged neighbors!

She is passionate about environmental issues, and has taught my 4-year-old daughter to run up to trees and hug them!

The only part of taking Rachel's senior portraits that I didn't like is the understanding that we are closer to losing her to college!




Practicing some artistic shots.


Thanks for letting me take your photos, Rachel. And thanks for being so kind to my family! You are the best!

North Hills High School Senior-Jenna

The Pittsburgh weather today was hot! hot! hot! I am guessing it was about 95* and incredibly hazy and humid. Despite the oppressive weather, Jenna, Rachel (pictures to follow) and I had a wonderful time driving all around the city finding unique backgrounds for their Session With A Friend.

 

We found this amazing mural completely by accident! Isn't it amazing?!

Jenna was such a lovely young woman to work with today.




Jenna told me in her initial consultation that she loves unique walls and backgrounds, so we focused of finding a variety of different walls. Not hard to do in a city as diverse as the 'burg!

A city view: standing on the Smithfield Street bridge.

A touch of country!

 

Jenna, it was absolutely wonderful meeting you today! Thank you for allowing me to take your senior photos!

North Hills High School Senior: Marla

Friday night I had an incredibly fun session with 16 year old Marla. She was very sweet, and loved all things nature. She didn't want to use a lot of props, but she did want to wear her hair-band on her wrist as it is one of her signature styles! It was great meeting you Marla!