The Best Locations for Family Photos near Pittsburgh: Beechwood Farms

I'm so excited to start a new blog series, the best locations for family photos near Pittsburgh. Your session location is one of the main aspects that has a major impact on the feel of your photos. For example, photos a field are going to have a very different feel than in an urban area. One of my favorite locations near Pittsburgh is Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve in Fox Chapel, which is only about 20 minutes north of Pittsburgh. It has a little bit of everything: gorgeous nature trails and fields, interesting structures, and even a pond.

Why Beechwood Farms is a Perfect Location for your Family Photos

Beechwood Farms is perfect for your family photos for several reasons. Beechwood Farms is a great location in any season. It's one of the largest private nature reserves in the Pittsburgh area. There are five miles of trails and it sits on 134 acres of sanctuary. Beechwood Farms is huge, which is so useful on busy nights when multiple photographers are at the same location. It's easy to avoid the crowds at Beechwood Farms because there are many different beautiful areas at this location. What's also nice is there's scenic trails, a beautiful pond, and even some play structures that can be incorporated in a family photo session.

How to Prepare for Your Family Session at Beechwood Farms

My sessions are super relaxed. I don't expect you or your kids to stand still or behave the whole time. We focus on interaction. I guide you through the whole session, tell you what to do, and if your kids are running around and not cooperating, I promise you, you will receive beautiful photos that tell the story of your family exactly how it is. With that being said, you don't need much to prepare for your family photos at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve.

After you book your session, I send you a link to the private client area on my website that gives you wardrobe advice, location advice if we haven't picked the location yet, and every little detail you would need to feel prepared going into your session. And if you have additional questions, I am always available to contact through email.

But truly, you just need to get dressed and be yourself at the session. I will take care of everything else.

Worried your kids won't cooperate? Don't be.

Some of my favorite images come from the in-between moments - the giggles, cuddles, and personalities that emerge when children are simply allowed to be themselves. My sessions are designed to be relaxed, playful, and low-pressure for everyone involved.

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