What types of photography sessions do you offer?

We specialize in fine art children's portraits, including studio sessions, outdoor sessions, fairy tale themes, and seasonal offerings like Magical Santa Sessions.

Where are you located, and which areas do you serve?

Our studio is located in Evans City, PA. We serve clients throughout the greater Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania areas, including Cranberry Township, Mars, and Fox Chapel, PA

How can I book a session?

Our session fees vary depending on the type and length of the session. For detailed pricing information, please visit our Investment Page.

Do you offer seasonal or themed sessions?

Yes, we offer seasonal sessions such as the Magical Santa Sessions. These are limited-time offerings, and details can be found on our Magical Santa Sessions Page

What should my child wear for the session?

We recommend classic, timeless outfits that complement the fine art style of our photography. Upon booking, we provide a detailed guide to help you choose the best attire for your child.

How long does a typical session last?

Session lengths vary: standard sessions typically last about an hour, while themed or seasonal sessions may be shorter or longer. We'll provide specific timing details when you book.

When will we receive our photos?

You can expect to receive your edited images within 2-3 weeks after the session. We'll notify you when your gallery is ready for viewing.

Do you offer prints and albums?

Yes, we offer a range of high-quality prints, albums, and wall art. Details and samples are available during your consultation and on our Investment Page.

What is your cancellation policy?

We understand that plans can change. Please notify us at least 48 hours in advance to reschedule. For full details, refer to our policies outlined during the booking process.

Fourteen Years Later: Recreating a Childhood Portrait for Her Senior Pictures

Some photographs become more meaningful with every year that passes.

Fourteen years ago, I photographed a little girl sitting among the rocks in a bright royal-blue skirt, a denim jacket, and the most wonderfully colorful pair of flowered rain boots.

This year, she returned to the same property—but this time, she came for her senior pictures.

Her mother remembered that childhood portrait and had one special request: she wanted us to recreate it before her daughter graduated.

Fourteen Years Apart

Of course, the clothing from fourteen years ago would never fit her now. Her mother found a new skirt, denim jacket, and pair of rain boots that gave us a wonderful place to begin.

We returned to the rocks and carefully recreated her pose. Although everything could not be exactly the same, the feeling was still there.

The little girl I had photographed all those years ago was now sitting in front of my camera as a beautiful young woman preparing to graduate.

Childhood Portrait Recreated Fourteen Years Later

Bringing the photograph to life again required a little creativity after the session. The new skirt was navy rather than royal blue, the denim jacket was lighter than the original, and the new rain boots were bright yellow instead of blue and flowered.

I changed the skirt to the brighter royal blue she had worn as a child, deepened the color of the jacket, and transformed the yellow boots into blue flowered boots. With careful hand-editing—and a little help from AI to create the floral details—the pieces finally came together.

The clothing was new. The girl was fourteen years older. Even the landscape had changed with time.

But the finished portrait brought back the feeling of the photograph her mother had treasured all these years.

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One More Piece of Childhood

The recreated photograph was not the only part of her childhood included in her senior session.

She also brought a small stuffed animal she has had since she was born.

To someone else, it might look like a well-loved childhood toy. To her and her family, it holds an entire lifetime of memories.

It has been there through every stage of growing up, so including it in one of her senior portraits felt especially meaningful. It was a quiet reminder that even as she prepares to graduate and begin a new chapter, a little piece of childhood will always remain part of her story.

Someday, this may not be the first photograph she chooses when showing someone her senior pictures. But years from now, it may be one of the portraits that means the most to her—and to her mother.

Celebrating the Young Woman She Is Today

Her senior session was not only about looking back. It was also about celebrating the young woman she has become.

She had been waiting for her senior portrait session to finally be photographed in one of the fantasy gowns from my studio wardrobe closet. The moment she chose this beautiful gown, it was clear that red was the perfect color for her. Photographed beside the pond and surrounded by greenery, she looked as though she had stepped into a storybook. She loved the finished portraits and chose several of her favorites for her senior portrait album.

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These portraits capture her as she is today—while the childhood recreation and stuffed-animal portrait preserve the memories that helped bring her to this moment.

That is what I love most about senior photography. Senior pictures can be beautiful, but they can also be deeply personal. A favorite childhood toy, an old photograph, a musical instrument, a treasured book, or something connected to a senior’s interests can turn a portrait into part of a family’s story.

High School Senior Girl in a white dress walking through a grassy field with trees in the background

Seneca High School Senior Girl in a light dress standing by a shallow creek in a lush green forest.

Senior Pictures That Tell Your Story

Senior year passes so quickly. Before long, graduation arrives and the next chapter begins.

Fourteen years ago, I photographed a little girl in a blue skirt and flowered boots. This year, I had the privilege of photographing her again—still carrying a little piece of childhood with her, but ready for everything that comes next.

If you are looking for a senior photographer near Mars, Cranberry Township, Butler, or the greater Pittsburgh area, I would love to help you create a senior portrait experience that celebrates who your senior is today while preserving the story that brought them here.

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Fourteen Years Later: Recreating a Childhood Portrait for Her Senior Pictures

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Childhood Portrait Recreated Fourteen Years Later

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Celebrating the Young Woman She Is Today

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