Melissa Helman

Photography

Our goal is to preserve your story in its truest and most elegant form through timeless portraits to be proudly displayed in your home. Your personalized session will be dedicated to capturing the heart and essence of your unique bond with your child, from intimate cuddles and kisses to sweet laughter and everything in between.

Your session is personalized to make you look and feel elegant and alluring while providing gorgeous, timeless images you can enjoy for years to come. From photoshoot design consultation to styling help, and all the way to posing guidance. We will work closely with you on your ideas, and expectations and will make sure your vision becomes a reality.

the MHP
experience

Luxury full service studio

Pittsburgh, PA photography studio

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The magical process

01/04

Let's bring your dream photoshoot to life! We'll explore various backgrounds, poses, and unforgettable concepts. Through a facetime or phone meeting, we'll dive deep into your ideas and expectations and transform your vision into a mesmerizing reality. Plus, you'll receive a Session planning guide for every little detail.

01 Session Design Consultation

02/04

On your special day, arrive at the studio at your appointed time. We'll finalize your wardrobe selection and pamper you with hair and makeup. Choose from our fabulous collection of studio outfits, including luxurious Italian silk and stunning maternity dresses. Get ready for 5-6 unique looks and outfit changes for a beautiful collection of images. Don't worry if it's your first session - our goal is to make you feel comfortable, beautiful, confident, and empowered. You'll receive guidance on posing for stunning shots.

02 Photoshoot Day

03/04

After your session, you'll receive a link to preview your stunning images and select the ones for editing. We'll schedule a call to go over the images together, where I'll be available to assist you every step of the way. This is your chance to handpick your favorites and order any wall art or print products. Once you've made your selections, I'll work my editing magic to ensure your photos are flawlessly transformed into timeless masterpieces.

03 viewing & ordering

04/04

Your carefully retouched images will be ready for you to enjoy. With your private online gallery, you'll be able to download your digital images and share them with loved ones. Your artwork will be delivered and displayed in your home, creating cherished memories for your family to enjoy for years to come. Finally, you'll have the chance to hold your prints and experience the beauty firsthand.

04 Delivering your final Products

We offer custom heirloom albums boxes with acrylic covers that can be both displayed upright on it's own as a showcase item.

Albums

Select your favorite images and we'll take care of the rest. Folio albums are a great way to print your images and either display them or have them as loose albums.

Prints

Match your home decor with our framing options. We always recommend specific items for dedicated parts of your home and wall space.

Wall Art

Create your own collection that fits you

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Collections

Reveals

Turn your vision into a reality with custom art work for your home. Let me design your products with your style in mind. All products are delivered to you as what we like to call " THE BIG REVEAL"
* We even hang your artwork for you upon request.

Heirloom albums are among favorites with our maternity and or newborn clients. You choose your favorite images and we do the rest. MHP offers speciality products such as acrylic blocks to display on shelves or desks...these make great gifts for Grandparents as well.

Our WOOD PRODUCTS includes Wood Rounds, Wood hanging canvas, and the Wood Trio (12x9).

Looking for a more modern sleek design? Check out our MODERN PRODUCTS
Acrylic Wall Art or our Canvas Float Wraps for a sleek gallery feel.

We will walk you through the products and help you select the ones that best fit you and your home.

Frequently asked questions

Have questions?

During your personalized photoshoot with Melissa, she will guide you through elegant poses and will focus on angles that bring out your most beautiful slef.

Will you guide me and help me pose?

It is only $200 to schedule your session. Email me via contact page.
1-2 weeks after your session, you will be able to choose your favorite digitals and products. The process is designed with busy families in mind. Collections begin at $800

What do I need to do so i can schedule a session?

I strive to provide a personal experience. I know how much planning goes into a session. You won't have to worry about anything.

What is the difference in booking you?

Your session fee includes your design consultation, prep guide, styling, time in studio/location, use of anything we need for the session, retouching, designing of all professional products, viewing/ordering appointment. Prints, products and digitals are sold separately at viewing and ordering appointment.

WHAT IS A Session FEE?

It's never too early to schedule your photoshoot. sometimes we can accommodate last minute request, but we recommend a 6-8 week notice.

WHEN SHOULD WE BOOK WITH YOU?