Our Generational sessions are a great opportunity to involve grandma or grandpa with Mommy and Me or Daddy and Me sessions! With the beautiful studio boho set up, we can capture genuine interactions and the love between the women or men in your family! We ask that you keep it to 3 adults at most in one session, but you are welcome to purchase multiple sessions! Get mom and grandma in those pictures for memories everyone can treasure! You can purchase your requested time slot here for either April 24th or May 1st, 2021!

Holy cow....can I just do sitter sessions ALL DAY EVERY DAY? I mean, if all kids were as happy and flipping adorable as Jane, my life would be complete. Look at her sweet, bright eyes and giant smile! I was obsessed with photographing her. Jane started out her modeling career with me as a newborn and is even that cover baby on my home page. She has only, somehow, continued to get cuter and cuter. I absolutely love bringing my babies back when they can sit up to show off that milestone as well as document how much they have changed. It is INSANE how different a baby looks only months later. These sessions are super quick, and I even provide all the cute little outfits, bonnets, headbands and set ups. They are such a great way to watch your baby grow and look back at that time when they were so tiny. Guess what...I even offer a FREE sitter session fee for a sitter session in my Murrysville studio for those of you who book a newborn session!  I mean, it doesn't get better than that right? You can book any sessions here...so easy! And if there's a day you need to smile, just come back to this blog post for this gorgeous little lady. 

Okay, this momma was literally weeks away from giving birth to her baby boy at this point. Not fair, right? Plus, this was her third kiddo! GORGEOUS LADY! She was open to whatever I wanted to do, incorporating some fine art nude maternity photos and some more intimate, boudoir style maternity shots. I love a momma who loves her body and is proud of what it can do! It really is amazing and needs to be celebrated and promoted! We had a great time using the bed set up in the studio, while keeping it really simple and dreamy.  One of my favorite things to do in my maternity sessions is to create exactly the look you want! That could be a fine art, studio set up with glamorous gowns or flowing fabrics and headpieces or an outside, cozy snuggle session with your partner and family in your favorite jeans or leggings! I think pregnancy is gorgeous in all forms and it really is so important to capture. It is such a fleeting moment in time and blip in the entirety of your time with that nugget. Being pregnant now, I forgot about those little kicks and all the great (and not so great) things that come along with a growing bump. What I do know is that I want this baby to see that mommy was proud of growing him and his family was so excited to welcome him to the Fitzpatrick party. OH AND GUESS WHAT! You get a FREE maternity session fee with a booked newborn session! Say what? I know, I'm nuts. Well come on, what are you waiting for? Let's go! Schedule your session now!

Little Michael came to visit after his big brothers had a Valentine's Day mini-session with us. As you can see, he was a super chill baby and made the session so much fun. Because he was born on New Year, we even created a special composite image for his momma as a gift. He slept for most of the session, but we were even able to capture some of those sweet awake shots at the end. I love creating a diverse gallery for you in our studio, using all of our different props and outfits. It is a serious problem how much I shop for new stuff! :) I can't wait to help you create the newborn session you envision for your little bub! I am currently booking newborns through April and May before I go on a quick maternity leave! <3

Baby Celina was a superstar in the studio. She was giving us all the faces and was so super sleepy. I mean look at that smile!! Celina's mom found us on instagram and we had such a great time in the studio.  Her dad is also a pro-football player, so of course, we had to incorporate that into our studio session. We made sure to get some awesome shots with his jersey. I love creating special memories that mean something to each of my clients based on what they want! That's why I love to know all about your home, the nursery, and colors or themes that you love! Whether it's sports, florals, or Harry Potter, we can make it happen! As you can see, this momma was totally fine with color, which made my day! I love when I get to mix in color and different themed set-ups! It is so crazy how different every single baby and every single session really is. Want to know more about our newborn sessions? Check out more galleries here! We also offer a FREE maternity session fee or sitter session fee with the booking of a newborn session. So, for real, what are you waiting for?

Nico was such a sweet little guy and Mom and Dad said they were up for any colors which we love. With a Winnie the Pooh themed nursery we had to include that sweet set up of Nico and Pooh tucked in together.  Nico's family loved that we offer wall art in GIANT sizes, so they were excited to order a gorgeous canvas for their home. I can't wait to see how this little guy grows!

We were so grateful to meet sweet baby Soren and his spunky sister, Everly. Soren was a hungry little man, he required several snack breaks. When you're that cute you can have all the snack breaks you want. I've had the amazing opportunity to watch Everly grow (check out her ADORABLE donut themed cake smash we did), and now I get the chance to do the same with Soren! I love growing closer with my families over time. The way I get to connect with people in my job is so insanely special and unique. 

Not every day do we find a spunky one year old who LOVES cake!!!

​Everett was the sweetest little man, he was so smiley and giggly the whole time... accept for tub time. He was not the biggest fan of tub time, but that's nothing some bubbles couldn't fix. We had so much fun in our Murrysville studio!

Okay so you're super pregnant, you have pregnancy brain, maybe you have other littles running around the house, you're trying to function in your normal day to day...the last thing you have time to think about is what to bring to the hospital to prep for your coming baby. No worries, babe. I got you. I have created a simple and clear list of all the things you might need for yourself and your baby for your hospital visit.  It is a checklist, so you can put your significant other in charge of making sure all those necessary items are checked off and packed! You're welcome! ;) Now all you have to do is enjoy that sweet little nugget about to enter your world!

I was not ready. I'll be honest about it. I was terrified. I was trying to grow my business and had no idea how that piece was going to jam into my puzzle of a life. Being pregnant was really hard on me. For someone who relies on being active as part of her lifestyle, the physical changes were very tough on my body and mind. My birth experience was less than ideal and I suffered from severe PPD for a year after Eliza was born. But guess what...I made it through with this tiny, amazing, spunky little human. She challenges me daily in the worst and best ways, but isn't that what life is about? Something inside me has literally changed and shifted where life without her is unimaginable. I get the chance to meet so many moms in what I do, be it new moms, second/third/fourth time moms, moms who've suffered losses, and families who've lost their moms. It is insane that I get welcomed into people's lives the way that I do, but I am so flipping grateful. It is unreal how grateful I am for my family and for all of YOU. I just had to celebrate some of the many moments I have gotten the opportunity to be a part of to say thank you and send high fives to all the badass moms out there.

 But is he not the happiest one year old you've ever seen? Literally nonstop smiles...except for the cake part of the "cake smash". Like most babes, he was not.a.fan. But he didn't mind when daddy gave him a hand (or finger full of icing). That's why I like to include the neutral set up, some without the cake, and the tub splash! That way, they are bound to be a fan of at least one part! One is usually a tough age, as that is when they tend to develop "stranger danger", but man, Mr. Rocco was just a happy, friendly little man. What a sweetheart. I loved designing a neutral set, using grays, browns, and creams, just like in his newborn session. It really is such a pleasure watching these little grow and I can't wait to see how your personality continues to develop, buddy! <3 Now let's smash some more cakes!

In a time of uncertainty and worry, it is nice to take a break and reflect on the positives. I have been taking some time to go through old galleries and remember how amazing it has been to experience so many things with so many amazing families. I met this family when they booked me for their maternity session. They are such a sweet and down to earth family, and Miss Madison and I were obviously buds pretty quickly. I got the chance to capture the first time these siblings met at their Fresh 48 session at Magee Women's Hospital. The love in the room was thick. Oh, babies. You have my heart. And then they gave me all the feels when they emailed me saying "The photos are amazing, we will truly treasure them forever.  I'm only sad that we did not have you in Virginia when our first daughter Madison was born.  You have a gift for capturing the small details and precious moments that mean so much. ​"
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Cue crying emoji. I just really love my job and can not wait to get back at it. I hope everyone is hugging their families tight and enjoy this extra time spent together. Stay positive and find the good moments!

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