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PROVIDING an experience that goes beyond the ordinary

Announcing 2019 Virginia Beach Sessions Well this is a long over due post taken last summer on my yearly trip to Virginia Beach, Virginia but I thought it was appropriate to share  it now as I am announcing travel dates. If you follow me closely, you’ll probably recognize this family. Truly amazing that they traveled […]

Newborn

May 28, 2019

Virginia Beach Family Photos

Family Photos Virginia Beach

First….HAPPY 2019…my first blog post this year. It is so crazy that it is already 2019 and I started this little dream of mine in 2011…8 years?!?!?! I’d like to do something BIG for my 10 year anniversary top celebrate so if you have ANY ideas…let me know! I am not going to say this […]

Newborn

January 17, 2019

First Newborn Session blogged in 2019

Documentary Newborn Photography Pittsburgh

Continuing with my blogging trends, I’m excited to share another outdoor newborn session with you all. This session was truly the original that inspired many others to follow. I’ve had the pleasure of photographing this family several times, starting with the big brother when he was just a newborn. During this particular session, the family […]

Newborn

October 22, 2018

Outdoor Newborn Session

outside newborn session

Sometimes as photographer you question… should I shoot or shouldn’t I. Especially in Pittsburgh where the weather is so unpredictable. Sometimes things look perfect and you get out there and out of nowhere, downpour and other times, the radar shows predicted rain, you cancel the photo session and it ends up being beautiful out. And […]

Newborn

October 18, 2018

Fall Family Newborn Photos

Pittsburgh Fall photos

I had debated on blogging this session 3 seperate times for the 3 different sessions we had but I thought I might wait until the full year had passed so you the viewer can see the value of what documenting the first year looks like. A few years ago I had clients asking me if […]

Families, Newborn

September 19, 2017

A Full Year

baby photography in Pittsburgh

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

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.