Mellon Park is one of my favorite spots in Pittsburgh for senior photos. From the fountain on the green grassy lawn, to the stone wall architecture, to the wrought-iron gates, to the gorgeous flowers lining stone-paved walkways: Mellon Park is a goldmine of visual interest. There are gorgeous brick walls and winding stone staircases, tree-lined horizons and shadowy alcoves. Brilliant golds and greens and rusty browns and chic greige.

Hartwood Acres Mansion was the perfect backdrop for this golden hour senior session in Pittsburgh. With a blend of classic English flower gardens and stunning architecture, we created a diverse gallery of beautiful and artistic portraits that are full of personality!

Last Friday, Luke graduated with the highest honors, and is heading off to Grove City College in the Fall where he'll be playing goalie for their men's soccer team while studying computer science. (For those of you keeping track at home, you can check off dashingly good looks, athleticism AND brains to boot...and one embarrassingly proud sister).

17-year-old Rachel would tell you that this is exactly how I envisioned my own senior portrait session going...in the alternate reality where I lived on a farm and rode horses everyday and was a champion equestrian. Even now, more than a decade later, there is something about the beauty and strength of horses that takes my breath away! So when Susie contacted me and asked me if we could incorporate her love of riding into her session, I knew it was a match made in heaven. 

Loving everything about this beautiful evening with this beautiful girl! Amanda is a senior at Gateway High School this year, where she plays on the school's soccer team. She is beautiful, driven, and an absolute sweetheart to be around. The Class of 2018 is shaping up to be fierce!