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From the baby bump to the high school senior, eager to live out their dreams... I’m dedicated to capturing authentic moments and preserving memories through family portraits for generations. With a deep commitment to honesty, creativity, and inclusivity, I strive to create a safe space where every individual's story is celebrated. Whether you're a family, a soon-to-be senior, or anyone in between, I'm here to help you capture the beauty of your journey. Let's create something meaningful together because... time doesn’t wait.
meet taryn - The Creative behind Blu Hippo Photography
Your go-to for documentary-style, maternity, newborn, senior and family portraits in PittsburgH
a pittsburgh photography experience that goes beyond the ordinary.
Those images became a timeless gift, ensuring that amidst the blur of childhood memories, my children would always know they were cherished.
This revelation ignited my mission: to capture all the moments that define family life. Whether it's the anticipation of welcoming a new member, or the bittersweet transition as seniors in high school to forge their own paths, as your go-to family portrait photographer in Pittsubrugh, I'm here to ensure it's all preserved and celebrated for all the years to come.
It was then that I realized the true power of photography – not to highlight self-perceived imperfections, but to immortalize the profound love I have for my children.
my journey to becoming a family portrait photographer truly took shape when I hired a professional photographer to capture my own family’s moments.
family portraits in pittsburgh for all your family's most important moments
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Your images become a timeless gift, ensuring that amidst the blur of chaotic moments, these memories will be cherished.
Capturing the essence of who you are during this pivotal time in your life. Showcasing authenticity and personality in every shot.
You get images infused with creativity, passion, and deep understanding oF the value of your memories.
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The BLU HIPPO difference:
I’m dedicated to capturing authentic moments and crafting timeless art for you and your loved ones. It’s more than just photography. I strive to create images that speak volumes and resonate with your unique story.
My approach is personal, focusing on real moments and genuine connections, ensuring that your photographs become cherished family heirlooms for generations to come. If you’re someone who cherishes authenticity and values the power of meaningful moments, then you’re in the right place.
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The way a mom hugs her little one, or a dad nuzzles his son, or the family dog peeks into the crib to check on the new baby – she finds the heart of a family and creates imagery that illustrates that heart in the most beautiful way.”
"Her work, both personal and professional, captures the moments that don’t feel staged or forced, but rather feel like glimpses into a family’s collective memory."
It is a special combination of composition, posing, light, and processing that creates this effect and it is not easy to replicate….Taryn Boyd of Blu Hippo Photography is the master of this style.
"THERE ARE FEW ARTISTS WHO CREATE PICTURES THAT MATCH THE FEELING OF A MEMORY. THAT HAZY, SOFT, DREAMY SENSE OF REACHING INTO ONE’S MIND AND BRINGING BACK THE MOMENTS WORTH REMEMBERING."
"...and if you want someone who is going to capture the heart and soul of your family, hire Taryn. She came in and shot such special moments for us and we could not have been more thrilled with everything.”
"THE LAST THING YOU WANT TO DO IS GET YOURSELF AND YOUR HOME "PHOTO READY" FOR NEWBORN SHOTS... BUT! THOSE MOMENTS COME AND GO IN A FLASH AND YOU'LL WANT EVERY OUNCE CAPTURED IN A PHOTO..."
"We definitely made the right decision! Taryn has such a welcoming, fun personality that she immediately put us at ease. When I saw the actual photos, I cried seeing the story of our family documented so well throughout each beautiful, light-filled photo."
"WE FIRST HIRED TARYN TO PHOTOGRAPH OUR BLENDED FAMILY IN A WAY THAT CAPTURED GENUINE MOMENTS BETWEEN US, RATHER THAN FITTING US INTO AWKWARD POSES WITH STIFF SMILES."
