School Photography in Pittsburgh, PA: The Fine Art Approach

It's back to school season, which is always an incredibly busy season for parents. You're getting school supplies, finally getting back into a routine with your kids, school sports are starting again, and of course it's also time for school photos. And typically, when a school works with a big corporate company for school photos, the results are disappointing. What if you could change that for your kids? I was tired of being disappointed by my daughters' school photos and started taking them myself. After loving it so much, I'm offering fine art school photography in Pittsburgh, PA. It's different then the traditional school photos. My approach to school photos showcases your kids' personality instead of capturing a forced smile or an awkward stare. The purpose of these school photos is for you to be able to actually "see" your child in the photo. It's an authentic portrait of your child, something that's more than just a quick school photo. You'll want to print these photos and hang them on your wall. These photos are art.

What Makes Fine Art School Portraits Unique

My goal with these Fine Art school portraits is not to get a stiff, fake smile from your kids. It's to capture your child's personality - It's not the same as school pictures, where the photographer simply says "smile!" and gets several pictures of your child smiling in the same, forced pose. In my fine art child portraits, it's about documenting their spirit and who they are as a little person. I take a moment to connect with your child so that I can capture an authentic portrait. And the difference between fine art school portraits and typical school photos is astounding. Fine art school photos are timeless, authentic, and real.

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A Simple, Black Background

I typically use a black background for Fine Art school portraits. The simple background allows for your child to be the main focus of the photo. There’s no busy backgrounds or props. Just your child. Simple and timeless. Fine art child portraits are more than the average school photo. Your child will be so proud to see themselves as art, up on the wall in your home. And it's the perfect way to document the silly, sweet, serious, or joyful emotions of your child. It's an experience that goes beyond capturing a photo; it's about capturing your child as they are. The simple black background allows for that to shine through.

Book Your School For Fine Art School Portraits

If you are a school administrator or parent of a child in the greater Pittsburgh area, including North Hills, Cranberry, McCandless, Allison Park, Hampton Township, or Allegheny County, and would like more information on my approach to school photos in Pittsburgh, check out my detailed webpage here. Ready to book your school or have more questions? Email me here.