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Pittsburgh, PA & Beyond

Pittsburgh Maternity, Newborn, Family, and children's Photographer

Finding one photographer in Pittsburgh who can beautifully and consistently capture your maternity, newborn, and family moments—without feeling stressful or disconnected can feel overwhelming, especially when these seasons pass so quickly. I provide a fully guided, seamless experience from start to finish, with expert direction, thoughtful styling, and a calm, connection-focused approach so you can trust every stage is captured beautifully. Proudly serving families throughout Gibsonia, Wexford, Fox Chapel, Shadyside, Cranberry Township, and the surrounding Pittsburgh areas.



I help maternity, newborn, and baby clients go from feeling unsure in front of the camera to having beautifully guided images worthy of a magazine.

Newborn PHotography

Learn more about our luxury Newborn photography experience in Pittsburgh

Those first days with your newborn are a blur of exhaustion and constant care, and the idea of planning photos can feel like just one more overwhelming task. Our newborn sessions in Pittsburgh are designed to take that weight off your shoulders with a calm, fully guided experience—so you can relax knowing your baby is safely cared for while every fleeting detail is beautifully preserved.


Newborn Portfolio

Between a changing body, a full schedule, and not knowing what to wear or how to pose, maternity photos can feel overwhelming—but they don’t have to.

Our maternity sessions in Pittsburgh are fully guided and styled for you, creating a relaxed, confidence-boosting experience so you feel beautiful, supported, and truly seen during this once-in-a-lifetime season.

Learn more about our luxury maternity photography experience in Pittsburgh

Modern, intentional imagery

Baby Milestone Photography

Learn more about our Baby Milestone photography experience in Pittsburgh

Those milestone moments change faster than you can keep up, and between busy schedules and everyday life, it’s easy to miss capturing them in a meaningful way. Our milestone sessions in Pittsburgh take the pressure off with a fully guided, stress-free experience—so you can preserve each stage beautifully without the overwhelm.

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I help families capture their family moments taking the guess work and stress out of a guided photo experience all while providing refined artwork. 

As a top Pittsburgh photographer located in Murrysville, PA, with over a decade of experience working with families and little ones, I know how to create images that show true connection and emotion.  

I'm Melissa

Pittsburgh, PA Maternity, Newborn, Family, and children's Photographer
- Capturing Your Beautiful Journey

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3849 Old William Penn HWy, Murrysville, PA 15668

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Serving Pittsburgh & Surrounding Areas

Our Murrysville photography studio is conveniently located just outside of Pittsburgh, making it easily accessible for families across the region.
We proudly serve clients in:

Pittsburgh
Murrysville
Wexford
Sewickley
Cranberry Township
Fox Chapel
Greensburg

Pittsburgh Maternity Photographer

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Melissa Helman Photography

Melissa Helman Photography offers services throughout Pittsburgh,
                  including:

Pennsylvania

Greensburg

Murrysville

Wexford

Shadyside

Cranberry

Fox Chapel

724-787-6649