Why Professional Pittsburgh Newborn Photography is Worth Every Penny

Discover why professional newborn photography is a valuable investment for your family. Learn about the specialized skills, time, and attention to detail that go into creating stunning newborn portraits. From safety-focused sessions to personalized experiences, find out why capturing your baby's earliest days with a skilled newborn photographer is a decision you'll cherish for a lifetime!

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5 Expert Tips: What to Wear for Your Pittsburgh Newborn Portrait Session

Discover expert tips for dressing your best at your Pittsburgh newborn portrait session. Learn how to coordinate outfits, prioritize comfort, and utilize baby wraps for timeless family photos. Capture precious memories with these essential wardrobe tips!

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Capturing Authentic Moments with Toddlers! {pittsburgh family photography}

Pittsburgh Fall Mini Sessions- Pittsburgh, PA

Let's be real, working with 2-year-olds during a family photoshoot can be a lively adventure! Instead of making them sit still I try to embrace their boundless energy! Here are a few of my tricks for working with toddlers.

Let them PLAY: Toddlers thrive on exploration. Encourage them to run around, chase bubbles, or play with their favorite toys. Their candid joy makes for heartwarming shots!

RUN & JUMP: Don't fight the wiggles; embrace them! Capture their giggles mid-air or as they take off on an adventure. Action shots bring out their lively personalities.

Get Creative with Surroundings: Use your environment to create games. Let them explore a field, jump off a bench, or play hide and seek behind a tree.

Make them your little helper: Engage them by giving them a "job." They can hold a reflector, play with a colorful prop, or even "help" adjust the camera settings. Their involvement makes them feel like stars!

What I love about 2 and 3-year-olds is when they smile, it's GENUINE! Their laughter and grins are pure and infectious. Catch those unscripted, heartwarming moments that truly reflect their beautiful little souls.

Embrace the chaos, cherish the spontaneity, and you'll capture the essence of your little ones in the most precious way!

Check out some of my favorite shots of Finn and his sweet family of four!

If you or someone you know is interested in squeezing in some last minute fall family portraits don’t hesitate to reach out! I have a few spots available on weekday evenings available for October.


Jessi Adams Photography specializes in newborn, baby, child, lifestyle/posed family photography in Pittsburgh PA and surrounding areas, including, North Hills, Hampton township, Cranberry Township, Mars, Gibsonia, Allison Park, Sewickley, Wexford, Warrendale, Shadyside, Moon Township, Canonsburg, Bethel Park, South Park, Fox Chapel, Aspinwall, Squirrel Hill, Monroeville, Brighton Heights, and beyond.

The Conlon Family Photo Session {allison park pa 15101 family photographer}

Outdoor Family Photo Session- Allison Park, PA

It’s great to be getting outdoors for some sessions lately, despite Pittsburgh spring weather being totally unpredictable! This was a sunny but chilly April morning behind my studio in Allison Park, PA. The nice thing about scheduling an outdoor shoot behind my studio is we can easily jump inside for a few studio shots! This worked out great for this session to keep this little guy’s white outfit mud-free! :-) Here are some of my favorite shots from the Conlon family photo session.

For more information on my outdoor family photo sessions, check out my portrait package page!

Or contact me, to book your family’s photo session!

Jessi Ruscher Photography specializes in newborn, baby, child,  lifestyle,  senior, engagement, and family photography in Pittsburgh PA and surrounding areas, including, North Hills, Hampton township, Cranberry Township, Mars, Gibsonia, Allison Park, Sewickley, Wexford, Warrendale, Shadyside, Moon Township, Canonsburg, Bethel Park, South Park, Fox Chapel, Aspinwall, Squirrel Hill, Monroeville, Brighton Heights, and beyond.