read stories that stand the test of time. 

PROVIDING an experience that goes beyond the ordinary

One of the many reasons I adore lifestyle newborn photography is the sheer diversity of each shoot. Stepping into a client’s home, I find myself analyzing everything – the light, the space, the colors, the art – all of which weave together to form a unique narrative: their story. Even a messy home ignites my […]

Newborn

April 18, 2017

Being Inspired at In-Home Lifestyle Sessions

Lifestyle Newborn Photographer Pittsburgh

I was cleaning up my online galleries last week trying to make room for more (I can only can store so many photos). I use this site to also help me remember and track which ones Iv’e blogged. Once they’re blogged they get removed. I can not believe the amount sessions I still blog and […]

Newborn

March 8, 2017

Blogging is Hard

Newborn Baby Photography Lifestyle Pittsburgh

Welcome to my 2016 Year in Review! It was so fun to put this together because looking through every client session I had this year brought me back as to how fantastic of a year it really was. A year of many firsts in my business… a birth session, a senior session, a fresh 48 […]

Families

January 1, 2017

2016- a Year in Review

Pittsburgh, Photography, photographer, newborn, maternity, family, fresh 48, birth, best, lifestyle

I I found myself hesitating before blogging about this senior session. After all, senior photography sessions aren’t typically something I offer. However, during my annual Thanksgiving trip from Pittsburgh to Chicago to spend time with my cousins, something unexpected happened. I had the opportunity to photograph my second cousin’s senior portraits. Now, I must admit, […]

Senior Portraits

December 5, 2016

Senior Session… what??

Senior photography mt. lebanon

Let me begin this blog post with a story that underscores the significance of documentary family photos. This post may be a bit lengthy, so I appreciate your patience as I share this heartfelt narrative. About a year and a half ago, I had the opportunity to book a session with a photographer whom I […]

Families

November 16, 2016

the importance of documentary family photos

Amidst the hustle and bustle of shooting sessions, editing photos, and juggling my boys’ hectic Fall sports schedule, I wanted to take a moment to pause and reflect on my recent trip to Seattle for Click and Company’s annual photography conference. If you weren’t already aware, I had the incredible opportunity to serve as an […]

Families, Maternity

October 21, 2016

Click Away 2016– Seattle

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blu hippo photography is a lifestyle, maternity, newborn, senior, and family photographer in the Pittsburgh area.

blu hippo photography is a senior, lifestyle and family photographer in the Pittsburgh area.