FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSION

What makes a Family Portrait Session special...

Held at the outdoor location of your choice - a local park, your backyard, or other public location that is special to your family
Highlight the season and capture beautiful sunlight
Get the best of both worlds with a combination of posed and interactive images

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Overhead shot of two girls relaxing in their parents' laps at The Frick Environmental Center

Pregnant mom in a flowing dress lifts her toddler into the air on Washington Landing

Toddler in overalls is first learning how to walk while his family watches

Mom and dad are admiring their newborn baby at Mellon Park in Pittsburgh

Girl in red dress sticks her finger in her mouth and looks at the camera during family portrait session

Toddler boy plays with a toy dump truck while his parents watch in the background

Sisters in dresses sit on a stone wall and have the setting sun behind them at The Frick Environmental Center in Pittsburgh

Mom in black dress lifts up her happy baby into the air

Older brother wraps his arms around his younger brother, and they both look at the camera

Three children sit for a photo in front of brown pine needles

Mom helping her toddler walk on Chatham's Pittsburgh campus

Wide-eyed girl with pig tails stares into the camera

Mom and son looking at each other and laughing on a bench outside the The Frick Pittsburgh

Black and white photo of a boy climbing on the back of his sister

Brother and sister cracking up at Phipps Botanical gardens while mom and dad sit in the background

Brother and sister sit on a picnic blanket together eating watermelon and kissing

Grandma and grandpa hold their two granddaughters in front of a flowering bush at Highland Park in Pittsburgh

Siblings all with blonde hair wrap their arms around each other at Mellon Park in Pittsburgh in front of purple flowers

Mom in yellow shirt looks at her blonde-haired son with a yellow tree in the background

Girl plays with toy dump truck in her backyard

Boy stares at the ground with a sunny green tree behind him

Mom and Dad holding daughter with autumn trees behind them on Pittsburgh's North Shore

Girl throws red autumn leaves into the air at Point State Park in Pittsburgh

Girl sits on steps surrounded by pine needles and looks up into the camera

Boy in plaid shirt smiles broadly with a bright orange tree behind him during an autumn family photo shoot

Colorful photo of a family standing in a line, walking and talking, in Mellon Park

Blonde boy rests his chin on the arm of a chair sitting next to a stuffed Pikachu on Chatham University's campus

Smiling girl in rainbow dress sits on steps at Mellon Park while the sun streams in behind her

Mom and Dad hold their two girls and walk towards the camera on a sidewalk covered with leaves in Frick Park Pittsburgh

Girl sitting in the middle of the walkway on the Hot Metal Bridge with the American Eagle building behind her

Black and White lifestyle photo of a family of five standing in their backyard while the oldest kid holds a stick

Girl with pink jacket and teal backpack looks down as she walks with her black dor

Mom with red sweater hold her daughter and stand in front of a red tree. Dad stands next to her in a tan sweater

Girl in dress laying on blanket and laughing

Black and white photo of girl with bows in her hair looking over her shoulder and putting her hand under her chin

Dad puts his arms around his son on a cold winter day in Highland Park

Boy in red shirt hugs his moms pregnant belly

Boy with curly hair sitting on a bench outside The Frick mansion in Pittsburgh, PA

Dad hold one child with another on his shoulders

Three boy cousins whisper secrets to each other while they lay in the grass in the back yard

Cute toddler sits on steps and tilts his head to the side while looking at the camera

Dad and son pose for the camera with blaze yellow trees behind them during an autumn family photo shoot

Brothers lay together in the grass and look up at the camera

Brothers squeeze together while sitting on a stone wall at The Frick Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Family Photographer Carey Palenchar poses with camera at Mellon Park

All Packages Include...

Initial conversation to discuss details, including location, wardrobe, desired poses, and/or anything else that will make the session go as well as possible
Photo session up to 90 minutes
35+ hand-retouched high-resolution digital images delivered in both color and black-and-white
Online gallery to share with family and friends
Print store on gallery site for your convenience
One week turn around time
Ability to add on a beautiful, custom-designed album

$595

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Or maybe an In-Home Lifestyle Session is more your speed...

Black and white photograph of a family with two girls inside their home in Pittsburgh

Toddler boy hugs his dad during a photo shoot in Schenley Park in Pittsburgh's East End

"Our family had an amazing experience with Carey! She was very easy to work with. We have a toddler, and she was wonderful with him - made him laugh, smile, and feel comfortable the whole time! Thank you for capturing our little family so well, Carey!"

-Casey, Mom

Girl in rainbow dressing holding a ginkgo leaf under her chin

"The pictures Carey took captured our family at our best and beautifully highlighted the kids' personalities. Beyond her skill behind the lens Carey was so warm, creative, and flexible that she kept the photo shoot fun and stress free no matter what crazy ideas my toddler came up with."

-Rebecca, Mom