Pittsburgh Family Photographer | My Alaskan Friends | Point State Park

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As many of you know, I grew up in Southern California.  I got my bachelor’s degree in Northern California, then went to New York City for my master’s degree.  After that, I moved to Portland, Oregon (where I met my husband) and now I’m in Pittsburgh.  Whew, that’s a lot of moving around!  Almost everybody asks me, “Why would you move from California to Pittsburgh?”  Well, the truth is, we love it here.  It’s a wonderful place to raise my two children, my husband is happy here (he grew up here), and I have had a pretty fun time growing a business here!

Speaking of moving far away, I was thrilled to recently have been contacted by Rachel and Brandon, whose beautiful family I photographed when they were a family of three in Pittsburgh.  Now they’ve moved to Alaska.  (Huh? Were they looking for a state with even less sunshine then Pittsburgh has?)  I was so happy that, even though they only had one weekend visiting family in Pittsburgh, they wanted me to take updated family photographs.  Baby #1 is now Big Brother Sully, and that cute little guy–that’s Baby Hudson.

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So it’s not unusual for families to move a few times as they find their footing.  I still have family and friends on the West Coast.  And here’s the good part…having started my business in Portland, Oregon, I still go to Portland once or twice a year to take updated family photographs for my earliest clients there.  Win-win-win!  Contact me for details about my next Portland sessions.

You might recognize this location as Point State Park, one of my favorite sites in Pittsburgh for family sessions.  It has gorgeous views of the city as well as woodsy climbing spots for small and medium-sized little ones.  Plus the morning light is perfect.  Little faces absolutely light up, making my job easier!  (Tip: Morning is usually best for small children anyway, in terms of their little circadian rhythms.)

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But my very favorite aspect of this session?  The familiar fountain and iconic bridges allows the family take a little bit of Pittsburgh back to Alaska with them.

Thank you so much, Rachel and Brandon.  So great to see you, Sully and Hudson! Next time, maybe we will use the Northern Lights as a background.

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Missy Timko is the Pittsburgh family photographer behind Powder Blue Photography, a boutique photography studio located in Pittsburgh, PA. She specializes in newborns, maternity, families, seniors, and headshots. Missy’s style is simple, natural, and clean, both posed and lifestyle photography with beautiful natural backdrops, and Missy also runs a studio in the West End Village in Pittsburgh.  There are many session options, from full length custom sessions to quick updates of just the kids, inside the studio or outside in a beautiful natural or urban location in Pittsburgh.  Contact Missy for availability.

Pittsburgh Maternity Photographer | Baby W | Fall on-location maternity portrait session south hills

Read more about the article Pittsburgh Maternity Photographer | Baby W | Fall on-location maternity portrait session south hills

These two lovebirds are expecting their first chick later this year.  Mama had many ideas for a great shoot and I loved her style! You don’t always have to use maternity clothes for your shoot because tighter is better when it comes to getting a flattering portrait of your belly.  Plus you might fond something that is maternity-friendly that will be more your style than maternity options.

The sunny sunshine image below with the bright blue sky is my favorite! She brought this cute hat to wear so I was able to point her directly into the late-day sun without bothering her eyes too much.

pittsburgh on location maternity session with woman in white lace dress at 33 weeks pregnant. South Hills Pittsburgh Maternity Photographer Missy Timko at Powder Blue Photography.

pittsburgh on location maternity session with woman in white lace dress at 33 weeks pregnant. South Hills Pittsburgh Maternity Photographer Missy Timko at Powder Blue Photography.pittsburgh on location maternity session with woman in white lace dress at 33 weeks pregnant. South Hills Pittsburgh Maternity Photographer Missy Timko at Powder Blue Photography.

Can’t wait to see the beautiful baby girl that these to are expecting (and her nursery sounds lovely as well!).

pittsburgh on location maternity session with woman in white lace dress at 33 weeks pregnant. South Hills Pittsburgh Maternity Photographer Missy Timko at Powder Blue Photography.

The rest of this session is in the video:

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Missy Timko is the photographer behind Powder Blue Photography, a boutique photography studio located in Pittsburgh, PA. She specializes in newborns, maternity, families, seniors, and headshots. Missy’s style is simple, natural, and clean, both posed and lifestyle photography with beautiful natural backdrops, and Missy also runs a studio in the West End Village in Pittsburgh.  There are many session options, from full length custom sessions to quick updates of just the kids, inside the studio or outside in a beautiful natural or urban location in Pittsburgh.  Contact Missy for availability.

Pittsburgh Family Photographer | Happy 1st Birthday, Beau!

Read more about the article Pittsburgh Family Photographer | Happy 1st Birthday, Beau!
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Have a look at Baby Beau’s First Birthday shoot, part of the family’s Baby Plan.  These photographs were taken on July 22 in Upper St. Clair.

Shooting was tough the first time!  A typical growing toddler, Beau wanted to “fly away” so badly, that it was next to impossible to get anything but a blur!

(But don’t forget that you and I always have the option to say “This kid is a little too tired/hungry/whatever today, let’s try this another day.”  And that’s what the three of us decided to do.  No harm, no foul, no charge.  I’m a mom; I get it.)

We rescheduled the session and it worked out much better the second time.
Of course, the great thing about toddlers is how hilarious they are.  Baby Beau kept Mom and Dad laughing (even though it was very hot!), and we got some memorable and beautiful photographs that will be treasured forever.  Good boy, Beau!  (cuddle, cuddle)

For some reason, this little “birdie” brought to mind a poem I remember from my college poetry class:

What does little birdie say
In his nest at peep of day?
Let me fly, says little birdie,
Mother, let me fly away.
Birdie, rest a little longer,
Till thy little wings are stronger…….

–From Cradle Song, Alfred Lord Tennyson

Is there ever a more exciting year than baby’s first year!  Forget the lack of sleep, forget the stress……all we will remember later is how completely adorable they are.  Fortunately, Mom and Dad captured Beau’s first year with the Powder Blue Baby Plan so that not a moment of that first year is lost.  Blink and they’re all grown up!

Check out Beau’s newborn session here:

The rest of this session is here:


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Missy Timko is the photographer behind Powder Blue Photography, a boutique photography studio located in Pittsburgh, PA. She specializes in newborns, maternity, families, seniors, and headshots. Missy’s style is simple, natural, and clean, both posed and lifestyle photography with beautiful natural backdrops, and Missy also runs a studio in the West End Village in Pittsburgh.  There are many session options, from full length custom sessions to quick updates of just the kids, inside the studio or outside in a beautiful natural or urban location in Pittsburgh.  Contact Missy for availability.