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Memories in Their First Home | Edgeworth Family Photographer

As a photographer for families in the Edgeworth area, I was thrilled when a wonderful past client wanted to book a family photo session to create lasting memories for her children before they moved from the first house they called home.

“We are moving. Everything is happening (faster than I thought!) and so I am very thankful we set this up because now this will allow us to capture moments with our family in this home— the timing couldn’t have been more perfect— truly! I was hoping to get perhaps some of the kids in their room so they can remember them. And of course just us in and around the house…” -K. (mom to three)

YES PLEASE to all of this!

A family of five sits closely on a beige sofa in a well-lit living room, smiling. Two children and a toddler are in front, with an adult man and woman behind them. The kitchen is visible in the background.


As a kid who moved multiple times during my childhood, I WISH I had more photos from inside my old homes! I would have loved images of my family in the living room or kitchen where we spent all of our time and especially photos of myself in my bedroom.

With my past experience mixed with ideas from Mom, I know exactly what to capture for a session like this! And of course, a family is what makes an ordinary house a home, so capturing images of this family just being themselves and being together was my main priority for this and every photo session that I shoot!

A family of five sits on a couch in a living room, with parents in the middle holding their children close. Everyone is smiling and interacting with each other. The room has a modern, cozy decor.
A young boy with light brown hair stands in a room holding a red toy guitar. He wears a white shirt and beige pants and is shown smiling in two images and looking to the side in one image.


I love to ask the kids to show me their rooms and to tell me about the things in them! Then I asked them what items are most special to them and which they want to have photographed! It is always so fun for me to see what they choose!

A smiling young child sits on a large stuffed lion in a room with a bed, toys, and a toy fire truck in the background.
A child lies on a bed with a stuffed animal on the left; on the right, the child stands smiling next to a wooden dresser with various items on and above it.
Two young children are in a cozy room. On the left, a boy in a white shirt clasps his hands. On the right, a toddler in a gray outfit stands on a white rug, with furniture and toys in the background.
A family of five, consisting of two adults and three children, is playing in a living room with toys and a large arch-shaped play structure. A couch, guitars, and plants are visible in the background.
Two photos: a woman hugging a child on the left, and the same woman facing the child who is standing on a sofa on the right. The room has bookshelves, framed pictures, and white walls.
Children play indoors with toys including a small wooden vehicle. One child in the foreground smiles at the camera while an adult and another child are in the background.
Two children are playing on a gray couch in a modern, brightly lit living room with a kitchen in the background. The girl is wearing a dress, and the boy is in a T-shirt and pants.
A young child with blonde hair is jumping on a beige sofa in a modern living room with a kitchen in the background. The sofa has pillows, one of which says "HELLO BEAUTIFUL." Various items are in the background.
A young girl pushes a baby seated in a wicker cart inside a brightly lit living room. The room has a cabinet with books and toys, and a checkered carpet on the floor.
Children playing indoors; one child pushes a baby in a wicker cart while another adult-sized child lies on the floor. Walls are decorated with framed pictures and colorful toys.
Two children happily play in a living room. One child, pushing a wicker cart, smiles while the other sits inside the cart. The room features a cozy sofa with a "HELLO BEAUTIFUL" pillow and wall decor.
A toddler in a gray romper stands and sits by a sunny window, engaging with the view outside. Various children's books are visible on a nearby shelf.


The following images were an attempt at a recreation of a photo from the newborn session of the baby boy! We didn’t quite nail it, but we got close and it was a lot of fun trying!

Three children sit together on a white armchair in a softly lit room. The eldest child smiles while holding the youngest on their lap, with the middle child sitting close by. A dresser is seen in the background.
Three children sitting on a white armchair, with an older child in a green dress holding a baby and another young child in a gray outfit beside them. The baby is smiling and playing with the other children.
A toddler is sitting on a white armchair holding a stuffed toy in each of two different photos. The child wears a pale romper and has light brown hair. The background shows a blanket draped over the chair.


The Mom is definitely going to miss the beautiful woodland-themed wallpaper in the nursery so I was sure to capture it in a few images!

A baby stands in a wooden crib, holding the railing and looking forward. The crib is surrounded by colorful bedding and set against a nature-themed wallpaper with animals and foliage.
A toddler in a beige romper plays with wooden toys in a room with animal-themed wallpaper. The child is seen sitting and standing next to a wooden crib.
A woman lifts a baby out of a crib while a young girl stands nearby. The room is decorated with animal-themed wallpaper and a canopy above the crib.
A young child with blonde hair smiles in a room with a nature-themed wall mural, wooden toys, and storage bins.
A young girl with long hair, wearing a dress, sits on a bed with pink sheets and colorful pillows, playing with stuffed animals. Two framed pictures hang on the wall above the bed.
Left: A young girl sits on a chair in a decorated room. Right: The same girl is sitting on the lap of an adult, both smiling, while seated on a bed in the same room.
A family of five, including two adults and three young children, sit smiling on a white couch in a sunlit living room with large windows, a piano, and a children's book on the coffee table.
A family of five sits on a sofa in a sunlit living room, with one child sitting on the parent's shoulders. A book titled "Apple Snores" is on the table in the foreground.
A family of five, including two adults and three children, sits together on a white couch in a brightly lit living room.
Two children are sitting on a light-colored couch by a window. Both are smiling and laughing, with the sunlight casting shadows on them. One child is wearing a white shirt and khakis, and the other is wearing a striped dress.
A man sits on a white couch, smiling with two children, one on each side. The room is brightly lit by large windows in the background with light-colored curtains partially drawn.
A person sits on the floor by an open door, holding a child on their lap, surrounded by scattered shoes and a woven mat.
Four children, three girls and one boy, are walking down a sunny suburban sidewalk. Two girls in green dresses and two blond-haired boys in white shirts enjoy a stroll, with trees and houses in the background.


Mom wanted to ensure I captured images of the older kids in their favorite climbing tree!

A young girl with long hair and striped shirt stands among tree branches, smiling at the camera. Brown and green leaves surround her. A partially visible child is beside her.
Three children are playing in a tree. The first child smiles while holding onto a branch. The second and third children are perched together on another branch, smiling and standing close to each other.


They also invited me into the basement and I was so very surprised to see they had an amazing playroom downstairs! It is a dream room for little kids! A tent, climbing equipment, games, a reading nook, musical instruments and more!

Four images of children playing indoors. They are using a wooden push toy, interacting with each other, and being supervised by an adult in the last image. The room has various toys and a white and gray decor.
Two children playing indoors. The girl holds two hoops, and the boy watches her. The room has toys, a guitar, and decor with a brick accent wall.
Four photos show children playing on a wooden indoor climbing structure in a well-lit playroom with various toys and drawers in the background.
A group of people, including a child and an adult, are playing a board game on the floor in a carpeted room. Toys and game pieces are scattered around them.
A family of four is playing a board game called "SORRY!" on the carpet in a living room. Various toys and storage cubes are visible in the background.
A girl wearing a striped top and green skirt is reading a book while sitting on a cushioned reading nook surrounded by shelves of children's books.


I have so many more images from outside in the yard, but maybe I will save those for another blog post! This family should have no problems selling their gorgeous home in one of Pittsburghs’ most charming neighborhoods! And I wish them all the best on their new adventures in their new home, just down the street from the old one!

Two children are playing in a playroom. One child pushes the other in a white wooden walker. In the background, there is a fabric tent and various toys.


As always, it means the world to me when a client takes the time to send me kind words after this session. It reaffirms why I do what I do and often those words can make my whole day…week or month!

“Oh my gracious. I couldn’t look through these long enough. I am and will forever be grateful that you captured us in this house. Having these to show the kids their rooms and how much fun they had at this home is bringing me so much peace right now. Thank you! Thank you!!! -K

A toddler with light hair in a striped sleeveless outfit raises one hand while standing in a living room with a toy house and a guitar in the background.


If you’re looking for a family photographer in Edgeworth, Sewickley or Pittsburgh,  please get in touch to inquire about a session! I’d love to plan a photo session for your unique family!

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All images by Mary Beth Miller Photography 

Mary Beth Miller Photography specializes in family and newborn photography in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and many of the surrounding areas. Mary Beth has over fourteen years of experience photographing families, newborns and babies in Pittsburgh including the South Side, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Oakland, the North Shore and Northside.   Her style is very relaxed and natural and your family session will feel like a stress-free Sunday afternoon with your family! 

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