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Best Newborn Photographers in Pittsburgh

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored Pittsburgh Newborn Photographers on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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1840 Mayview Rd Suite 201, Bridgeville, PA 15017
  • Newborn
  • Maternity
  • Family
  • Wedding

Why choose this provider?

Katie Louise Photography specializes in wedding and newborn photography, serving in and around Pittsburgh, with her studio based in Bridgeville. Using 11 years of experience with newborns and children, Katie loves to capture those cherished moments of little giggles, big smiles, and all the silly moments in between while using artistic setups. Newborn sessions are available at clients' homes or at the studio. The studio carries a wide variety of wraps, outfits, props, and backgrounds. Collections include digital images delivered through an online gallery where prints and products can also be selected for purchase.

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5.0 / 5 (14)

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North Huntingdon, PA
  • Family Photography
  • Newborn
  • Maternity

Why choose this provider?

Danielle Lyn Art Photography collaborates with individuals and families in Pittsburgh. It provides posed and lifestyle newborn photography services to enable parents to document and preserve their children's special moments. The company has a selection of props, bonnets, and wraps for in-home and on-location photoshoots. It also conducts maternity photoshoots, and soon-to-be mothers can wear gowns from various brands, such as Mi-Estillo, Sew Trendy Accessories, and Free People. Owner Danielle Lyn has over six years of industry experience.

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5.0 / 5 (14)

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Wexford, PA 15090
  • Family Photography
  • child photography
  • Newborn Photography
  • Baby Photography

Why choose this provider?

Mary Beth Miller Photography specializes in at-home newborn and family photography in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. Owner and photographer Mary Beth Miller captures the special moments with a new baby and the beautiful chaos of the everyday life of a family. She strives to deliver stress-free and relaxed photo sessions that take place in the comfort of clients' own homes. She also photographs births, maternity, and fresh 48 hospital newborn sessions. She has been in the industry for over 10 years. Miller is a member of the Professional Photographers of America.

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5.0 / 5 (40)
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5.0 / 5 (4)

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Pittsburgh, PA 15236

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Jamie Virgin Photography is a Pleasant Hills studio serving the Pittsburgh area since 2009. The studio specializes in baby and child photography but also offers family and senior photography. Jamie will do photo shoots on location, but also does studio sessions of babies, children, and professional headshots. Jamie looks forward to providing all of the props, outfits, and accessories for your baby’s newborn through one-year-old photoshoots.

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5.0 / 5 (51)
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5.0 / 5 (2)

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20232 Route 19, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
  • Posed
  • Lifestyle
  • Props
  • Wardrobe
  • Studio
  • Cranberry
  • Pittsburgh
  • First Birthday Portraits
  • Maternity Sessions
  • Family Portraits
  • Newborn Sessions

Why choose this provider?

Captivating Imagery serves families in Pittsburgh, capturing their lives through maternity and newborn photography sessions, as well as childhood and family portraits. It aims to create a satisfying experience, from planning sessions through the delivery of artwork. Following clients' sessions, it prepares a photo reveal with mock-ups of artwork featuring their images. It also offers custom framing and heirloom albums. The studio is set apart by natural light as well as studio lighting. In addition, it has a wardrobe available for maternity and newborn sessions. Captivating Imagery was voted best photographer by the Cranberry Eagle Reader’s Choice Award in 2023 and 2022.

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5.0 / 5 (31)
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5.0 / 5 (4)

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Pittsburgh, PA 15234
  • Family Portraits
  • Maternity

Why choose this provider?

Laura Mares Photography has been capturing the first images of an infant's life since 2001. Ms. Mares' newborn photography may be scheduled for a studio session or arranged for an indoor or outdoor setting throughout the greater Pittsburgh area. The photographer's portfolio includes engagement, wedding, maternity, children, family, and senior portraits. Additionally, Laura Mares Photography offers candid lifestyle sessions to capture unexpected moments as well as travel images. A variety of package options are available to meet individual client needs.

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5.0 / 5 (42)
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5.0 / 5 (33)

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827 Fairmont Rd Suite 206, Morgantown, WV 26501
  • Pittsburgh Newborn Photographer
  • Newborn Photographer
  • Newborn Baby Photographer

Why choose this provider?

Wood and Lace Photography LLC offers artistic family, newborn, and maternity portraits to clients in Pittsburgh and other surrounding towns. Shannon is a professional photographer and the owner of a photography studio. As a mother herself, Shannon understands the needs of parents when it comes to capturing authentic and beautiful images of their newborn. Her photography services include many perks such as gentle coaching, styling assistance, and high-quality images. During her shoots, she aims to create that same sense of nostalgia for her customers to cherish for generations.

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Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Why choose this provider?

Powder Blue Photography is a newborn, children, maternity, and family photography studio serving the Pittsburgh and surrounding area. Each photo reflects owner and photographer Missy Timko’s clean, timeless, and modern style of photography. Missy has studied photography at California State University, Chico and Parsons School of Design in New York City. Each photo shoot takes place in clients’ homes, on location, or in the studio.

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5316 William Flinn Hwy, Gibsonia, PA 15044

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Emily Novak Photography is a photography studio that offers newborn, family, and maternity photo shoots. Founded in 2018, this photographer serves the Pittsburgh metro area. Emily Novak Photography's photo sessions can take place in the studio, a home, or at an outdoor location. This photography studio offers renderings of the images in both printed and digital forms. Emily Novak Photography also hosts workshops that train new photographers on how to pose newborns and family members for photo shoots.

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5.0 / 5 (21)

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Cranberry Township, PA 16066

Why choose this provider?

Stephanie Laura Photography is a Cranberry Township-based newborn and children photography studio serving Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas. Focusing on capturing treasured moments in life, the company has been photographing families and newborns professionally since 2013. Laura offers newborn posed and lifestyle sessions, as well as family, children, and maternity sessions.

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4.9 / 5 (63)

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Venetia, PA 15367

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Laurie Donovan Photography offers Pittsburgh families newborn portrait options. The photographer's Fresh 48 package occurs at the hospital, candidly documenting the first 48 hours of the newborn's life. The non-posed images feature authentic first moments, including feeding, diaper change, and meeting family and friends. Laurie Donovan Photography also offers a Newborn Storytelling package that is another opportunity to candidly capture the infant's first weeks interacting with the family at home.

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5.0 / 5 (43)
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5.0 / 5 (4)

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Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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Danielle Blewitt is a family and newborn photographer and film maker in Pittsburgh that helps families record the memories that are most meaningful to them through photos and films. Newborn sessions are done in the family’s home within the first few weeks of baby’s arrival. Danielle has a lifestyle approach, focusing on capturing connections with mom, dad, siblings and baby. A newborn film can be added to any session, giving the family a short film of the first moments with their new baby. Fresh 48 sessions are also offered and done in the hospital within the first 48 hours of baby’s arrival.

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5.0 / 5 (35)
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5.0 / 5 (16)

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504 Lawrence Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117

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Forever Amber Photography is a studio newborn photographer and on location maternity, children, and family photographer serving Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. Amber D’Addio, the owner, prides herself in her patience, safety, and experience handling precious babies. Amber’s style is classic and simple to appreciate the natural beauty of new babies. As a mom of two herself, she understands how fleeting each moment is. The studio is set up to meet new families needs and provides a comfortable relaxed atmosphere. Newborn session are most successful within the first two weeks of the babies life.

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5.0 / 5 (24)

Website
Pittsburgh, PA 15209

Why choose this provider?

Kelsey Cunningham Photography specializes in family, newborn, and maternity lifestyle portraits. Based in Pittsburgh, Kelsey utilizes natural light to capture authentic, emotion-filled moments. Most sessions last 1-2 hours and are located outside or in-home. Packages are all-inclusive and images are provided digitally.

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5.0 / 5 (10)

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Pittsburgh, PA 15226

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Melissa Distel Photography is a Pittsburgh-based studio that specializes in newborn photography but also offers wedding and portrait photography. Founded in 2001, Melissa focuses on capturing the moments that clients want to remember forever. Clients speak highly of her high-quality pictures and close attention to detail.

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5.0 / 5 (84)
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5.0 / 5 (15)

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601 Victory Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

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Pamela Anticole, Photographer is a Pennsylvania-based newborn and family photojournalist with over 15 years' experience capturing people-moments throughout the metro area of her Pittsburgh home. Ms. Anticole is an award-winning member of the FPJA and PPA who specializes in catching candid images that display the natural moments of a family having fun together. Typical sessions can be for newborns, maternity, engagements, and family events. Ms. Anticole also offers photography education workshops where parents can learn how to take memorable photos.

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5.0 / 5 (27)

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Pittsburgh, PA 15228

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Blu Hippo Photography is a newborn, maternity, children, and family photographer serving the Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. Taryn Boyd, the owner, conducts the photo shoots at the family’s home and focuses on natural light and a lifestyle approach to each newborn session. Taryn’s photography has been featured in Lemonade and Lenses, Click Magazine, and Mt. Lebanon magazine.

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5.0 / 5 (21)

Website
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
  • Family Portraits
  • Maternity

Why choose this provider?

Allison Payne Photography serves clients in Pittsburgh. She offers lifestyle, wrapped, and posed newborn photography sessions at clients' homes. Allison sends clients questionnaires to get to know them and their families, followed by a home preparation guide. She also offers maternity, family, senior, portrait, and milestone photography sessions. Allison has conducted photoshoots in outdoor locations, such as farms and parks. A mother of two boys, she kickstarted her photography career after the birth of her first son.

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Google
5.0 / 5 (28)
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5.0 / 5 (8)

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Jefferson Hills, PA 15025

Why choose this provider?

Anne Wilmus Photography serves the documentation needs of families in and around Pittsburgh. It provides newborn photography services to help parents preserve the special moments of their babies. The studio's owner and photographer, Anne, has photographed more than 1,000 newborn babies. She strives to safely photograph babies at the tiniest and most delicate stage of their lives. The professional conducts color-coordinated newborn photography sessions. Wilmus has been featured in First Time Parent Magazine and Tiny Prints.

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5.0 / 5 (56)
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5.0 / 5 (33)
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5.0 / 5 (1)

Website
North Huntingdon, PA 15642
  • Custom cake smash
  • Studio
  • Milestone Sessions
  • Milestones
  • Newborn posed
  • Props Available
  • Pittsburgh Newborn Photographer
  • Family
  • Newborn Photography
  • Baby Portraits
  • Baby
  • Family Photography
  • newborn studio
  • Newborn
  • Family Portraits

Why choose this provider?

Moments & Co., LLC, is a photography studio that accommodates clients throughout Pittsburgh. It offers in-studio and on-location newborn photography sessions, both of which include the use of props, blankets, and outfits that parents may feel to use for their babies' pictures. There are various photo formats and products available, including customized USBs and lids, canvas and framed prints, and photo books and albums. The studio is run by Amy Pazur, an APNPI-accredited and certified professional photographer whose work and shots have been featured in Shutter Up Magazine.

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4.9 / 5 (32)

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Pittsburgh, PA 15071

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Julie Kulbago Photography is a Pittsburgh-based studio that also serves the Southwestern Pennsylvania area. Julie specializes in newborn photography, but she also provides children and family photography packages. Her focus is on providing new parents with physical memories of their new family member so they won’t ever forget the small moments and details of those first few weeks. All photo shoot sessions can be held in studio or on location.

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5.0 / 5 (17)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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    Newborn photographers have the skills and knowledge to create enchanting photographs while ensuring the baby’s safety. They’re comfortable holding newborns and setting up captivating poses with care. They understand what’s comfortable for the infant and how various positions will photograph. 

    Props and unusual poses are often a part of newborn photography. Some newborn photographers specialize in creating unique and fascinating photographs.

    However, those methods aren’t essential for capturing a beautiful, engaging photo of your baby. Simplicity, skill, and experience can work wonders. A discussion with potential baby photographers and a review of their portfolio can help new parents choose the newborn photographer that best meets their needs.
  • When is the best time to schedule my newborn session?

    Newborn photography session scheduling can be challenging. Parents have a very narrow window after the baby arrives to secure those time-sensitive photos. But babies don’t arrive on schedule. So, it’s best to find a newborn photographer well in advance of your due date. Be sure they're flexible and available in the weeks prior to and after that date.

  • How soon should you have your newborn photo shoot after birth?

    Newborns are easily identifiable by their size and the tight fetal position they had in the womb. But they don’t maintain those curly poses for long. So, it’s important to have their photo shoot a few days after birth. Try not to wait over two weeks post-childbirth if you want the brand-new infant image for your photos.

  • How long does a newborn shoot typically last?

    The length of a newborn shoot varies. But expect it to take at least two hours, possibly three to four hours. The infant’s comfort and safety are the priority. Little ones are unpredictable, and the photographer might need to wait until Baby has been lulled to sleep. Plus, the infant will probably need to be fed and changed during the shoot.

  • How much does newborn photography typically cost?

    On average, professional newborn photographers charge between $100 and $300 per hour, and the photo shoot can easily take up to four hours. Those fees should include the digital images. Parents will pay separately to have them printed. Other photographers charge flat fees per session or per number of photographs. Most of these services start at $100 or higher.

  • Why do you photograph babies between 5-14 days old?

     A productive photo shoot is difficult with newborns younger than five days. They’re hungry and restless, as they’re not yet familiar with being outside the womb. Wait about five to seven days when they’re on a somewhat reliable feeding schedule and sleepy and relaxed for longer periods of time. But waiting longer than two weeks risks losing that familiar newborn look.