Business Details
17 Years
experience
Stress-Free In-Home Newborn & Family Photography
As a mother of three and a professional photographer with over 14 years of experience, I specialize in capturing authentic moments for families in Pittsburgh. My approach prioritizes comfort and natural interactions, whether photographing newborns at home, documenting family life, or preserving birth stories. I focus on creating stress-free sessions that reflect each family's unique dynamics, avoiding staged poses and props.My work has been recognized as among the best in Pittsburgh for a decade, with a commitment to transparency in pricing and process. I emphasize client involvement in photos, ensuring parents are part of the memories, while adapting to each family's needs during sessions.
Services
Newborn Photography
Family Sessions
Fresh 48 Hospital
Birth Photography
In-Home Sessions
Maternity Photography
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- 14 years of specialized experience in newborn and family photography
- Sessions prioritize natural interactions over staged poses
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Includes parents and siblings in all sessions
- Flexible approach accommodating children's needs
What people say
So fun and relaxed
Captures true personality
Best photographer we had
Process easy and fun
Beautifully chaotic life documented
Services
Newborn Photography
Specializing in natural, unposed newborn photography within Pittsburgh homes. Sessions focus on capturing authentic moments between babies and families without props or artificial setups. Photographer adapts to baby's needs, working around feeding and nap times. Includes images of baby alone and with all family members, emphasizing genuine connections over staged compositions. Sessions typically last two hours to accommodate newborn rhythms.
Family Sessions
Documenting family life in authentic home environments across Pittsburgh. Sessions emphasize natural interactions over posed shots, capturing daily routines like breakfast, playtime, and relaxation. Includes all family members, pets, and grandparents. Photographer guides activities while maintaining candid atmosphere. Ideal for families seeking genuine representations of their relationships without artificial backdrops or props.
Fresh 48 Hospital
Newborn photography within 24-48 hours of birth at Pittsburgh area hospitals. Focuses on early bonding moments between parents, siblings, and baby. One-hour session captures hospital room details alongside family interactions. Photographer works around medical needs while preserving delicate first moments. Includes 30 edited images showing authentic emotions and details of the birth environment.
Birth Photography
Comprehensive birth story coverage from active labor through early postpartum. Photographer remains discreet while documenting labor progress, delivery, and immediate bonding moments. Includes support team interactions and family reactions to first glimpses. Delivers 100+ edited images showing full birth journey with optional slideshow presentation. Available for hospital and home births with midwives.
Maternity Photography
Lifestyle maternity sessions focused on natural body celebration and family anticipation. Sessions typically combined with newborn packages for continuity. Photographer emphasizes emotional connections between expectant parents and siblings. Conducted in-home or client-chosen locations with emphasis on authentic interactions over posed belly shots. Available exclusively to clients booking newborn sessions.
People
Mary Beth Miller Photography
Owner & Photographer
Professional photographer with 14 years specializing in newborn and family photography. Mother of three teenagers, bringing personal understanding of capturing fleeting family moments. Developed stress-free session approach after personal regrets about limited family photos. Combines technical expertise with empathetic client interactions to create comfortable environments for authentic photography.
Questions
What age is best for newborn photos?
Ideal around two weeks old, but sessions work well for babies up to three months old.
Do you photograph in-home sessions only?
Primarily in-home for newborns, but family sessions can occur at client-chosen locations including homes, parks, or museums.
What's included in birth photography coverage?
Coverage from active labor through three hours post-birth with 100+ edited digital images delivered in 2-3 weeks.
How long do photo sessions last?
Newborn and family sessions average 2 hours, Fresh 48 sessions last about 1 hour with flexible timing.
Do you use props or backdrops?
No props or backdrops - using natural home environments and client's own items for authentic photos.
