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!

Logan is ONE! {Lovely Day Events Pittsburgh Birthday Photographer}-First Birthday Cake Smash

​Baby Asher {Lovely Day Events Pittsburgh Newborn Photographer}

Caroline is ONE! {Lovely Day Events Pittsburgh Child Photographer}--Happy birthday!!

Sweet Baby McGuire {Lovely Day Events Pittsburgh Newborn Photographer}

Welcome to the World, Baby Hazel!
{Lovely Day Events Pittsburgh Newborn Photographer}

Emma & Taylor's Pittsburgh Maternity Session {Lovely Day Events Pittsburgh Newborn Photography}

Welcome to the world, beautiful Sienna! <3

Welcome to the world, sweet Rory. I can't wait to watch you grow and be besties with Eliza. There is nothing more fun then when one of your best friends has a  baby. Congrats, guys! <3