Keeley’s Courage | Congenital Heart Defect | Beads of Courage

I had the honor and pleasure to photograph Ms. Keeley this past weekend!  She is an absolute sweetheart and a beauty!  I know her mama through my moms group and have been following her story since she was born.

Keeley was born with a Congenital Heart Defect, which so far has required several surgeries and hospital procedures, including open heart surgery in September of 2013.  She spent several months in the CICU at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh but was able to finally go home in January.  She is expected to make a full recovery but will require her feeding tube and vent for the next year or more as she grows and recovers.

After all she has been through, it feels like an absolute celebration to be visiting her in her home, where, aside from the medical gear in her room, it felt like a normal portrait session with an adorable baby and a fun and inquisitive toddler.

congenital heart defect beads of courage children's hospital of pittsburgh patient 9 months oldKeeley’s brother logan is 2 1/2 and is a gentle and loving soul like his sister.  He wanted to help me with everything camera related (future ‘tog?) and is so patient and tender with Keeley.

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Keeley showed off just a few of her beads that she received from the Beads of Courage program at Childen’s Hospital.  Through this program, children receive a bead for every procedure or hospital stay.  As you can imagine, Keeley has built up quite a collection–here you can see just a couple of strands, but mom has a whole box full of them.

congenital heart defect beads of courage children's hospital of pittsburgh patient 9 months oldcongenital heart defect beads of courage children's hospital of pittsburgh patient 9 months oldIf you look closely you can see Keeley’s scars from her many surgeries, but they have visibly faded for the most part. congenital heart defect open heart surgery scars baby pittsburgh

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congenital heart defect beads of courage children's hospital of pittsburgh patient 9 months oldFollow Keeley’s journey here on the Keeley’s Courage Facebook page.  To donate, visit this page.

congenital heart defect beads of courage children's hospital of pittsburgh patient 9 months oldThank you Kos family for allowing me into your home to photograph Keeley & Logan!

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Missy Timko is a family, baby, and child portrait photographer in Pittsburgh, PA with charitable giving interests in children with medical needs.  Contact Missy for information on contributing to or fundraising for your organization that helps children with mental or physical health needs.

Newborn “Baby D” Dennis Eugene | Pittsburgh Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

Check out the Strip District maternity session with these guys from December; I love these images especially because it was below freezing on this day, so we worked for it!!

Baby Dennis arrived just before his due date, and we did a lifestyle newborn shoot at this family’s amazing mid-reno home in the Friendship neighborhood of Pittsburgh.  Yes, it’s true, they are renovating a historic home with a 1 year old and a newborn! And you wouldn’t believe how calm they are–just goes to shown that you can handle a lot in life with a serene attitude.

lifestyle newborn portrait in home pittsburghlifestyle newborn portrait in home pittsburghNot sure quite what to think of the new addition… it’s hard to adjust to not being the only baby anymore!

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This photo will go in the new dining room in a metallic pewter Audrey Organic Bloom frame. Gorgeous!

lifestyle newborn portrait in home pittsburghThese images are the epitome of a lifestyle shoot–cuddly, shadowy, warm and soft.

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Are you looking for a maternity, newborn, family, or baby photographer in Pittsburgh?  Powder Blue Photography offers in-home and studio portraits of newborn babies and maternity and on location family portraits in and around Pittsburgh, including the South Hills, McMurray, Peters Township, Canonsburg, Bridgeville, Upper St. Clair, South Fayette, Mt. Lebanon, Cecil Township, Squirrel Hill, Regent Square, and Shadyside areas.  Please contact Missy to schedule a maternity appointment and a tentative date for your newborn session.  Maternity sessions take place around 33-36 weeks, and newborn sessions take place in the first 10 days of life.  Family sessions take place anytime!

Shadyside Lifestyle Newborn Photographer | Baby Elliot | Pittsburgh Photographer

This little guy joined us just a couple weeks ago to the delight of mom, dad, and (almost) 2 year old sister.  We did this entire shoot in one room because it had the best winter light!  You can see mom’s maternity session here.

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This little guy was born in the middle of the “polar vortex” and is a little ray of sunshine in this land of never-ending snow.  We got some great portraits of  big sister as well, what a sweetie!

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I was very pleased with the natural lifestyle feel of this shoot and am so in love with this family portrait!

newborn baby lifestyle in home shoot pittsburgh

Happy birthday little guy 🙂

newborn baby lifestyle in home shoot pittsburgh

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Are you looking for a maternity, newborn, family, or baby photographer in Pittsburgh?  Powder Blue Photography offers in-home and studio portraits of newborn babies and maternity and on location family portraits in and around Pittsburgh, including the South Hills, McMurray, Peters Township, Canonsburg, Bridgeville, Upper St. Clair, South Fayette, Mt. Lebanon, Cecil Township, Squirrel Hill, Regent Square, and Shadyside areas.  Please contact Missy to schedule a maternity appointment and a tentative date for your newborn session.  Maternity sessions take place around 33-36 weeks, and newborn sessions take place in the first 10 days of life.  Family sessions take place anytime!