I had such a fun week last week in the studio. This milestone session was scheduled back in January. We held a consult to discuss the style and design details. Mom mentioned she never had professional pictures done with her and her daughter together. I encouraged her to jump in on some of the images […]

I can’t even believe it…we’re about to celebrate the new year! This past year has been a blessing and I’m so grateful for the opportunities and support to continue to grow my art and create. Being a former teacher and a mother to three children, I ‘m a firm believer in furthering education and always […]

Photography for me is so much more than just taking photographs. I love that it gives me the ability to create and interact with so may amazing people in and around the Pittsburgh, PA area. My clients each are so special to me. I ‘m grateful for each and everyone who trust me with telling […]

I love being able to style for fine art maternity sessions. Every sessions begins with a conversation to discuss the style and tones in the session. I then begin to pull from my studio closet the gowns, fabric and outfits that best fit for the session. I also offer hair and makeup for these sessions. […]

What do you do when your client has a first birthday right around the Holidays? well, you design a smash cake setup with some holiday cheer. Smash cake sessions begin with traditional setups for mom and dad before we bring on the cake. We chose a neutral tonal theme for this one with a pop […]

This little one celebrated her first birthday with me in the studio recently. She was all smiles and was happy to play dress up as her mom and I created several setups and looks to capture this special time. Seriously, what is more fun?! It’s so hard to choose a favorite from this session. So, […]

I make a concerted effort to provide you with the best photography experience the city of Greensburg has to offer. This goes beyond the session itself and extends into the final step in producing and delivering top-quality, finished artwork. At Melissa Helman Photography, your experience doesn’t end with an online gallery.  When you hire a […]

Milestone sessions are held typically 6-9 months., 9-12 months, and once a year for birthdays. I make it a tradition in my family to take my kids photos for their birthday. My family loves the updates they get every year from me and I love watching my children grow every year. The tradition also gives […]

Customized luxury portrait experience is why clients continue to come back to the studio.

I did a happy dance when I saw this email and inquiry to schedule pop up. I’ve worked with this family a year ago for her newborn session. Mom is always so amazing trusting me with styling and anything creative I want to try. We incorporated the same tones from her newborn session. Our favorite […]