Karlie

Meet Karlie.... Karlie is also a 2009 Trinity Senior. Karlie and I hit some AWESOME locations! Check it out! Not only that, but I got to hang out with Karlie's dog CUPCAKE.... take a look!

Meara

This is Meara. She is going to be graduating from Trinity HS with the class of 2009. Meara came up and we did some cool BW portraits and some awesome outdoor images in her dress! Looking forward to seeing you soon Meara!

Are you going to graduate from Trinity with the class of 2010? We are looking for Senior Models for the class of 2010! Give us a call and we will tell you more about it!

Catherine

Yesterday, I was lucky enough to meet Catherine . . . and we had a great time! I love doing what I do, not only because I LOVE photography but I love meeting new people, getting to know them, what makes them who they are... what they love, where they are from . . . it's always so interesting to talk to people. Catherine and I did the studio session first and as you can see she picked some GREAT outfits! Then after the studio session, we headed outdoors for more fun! Thanks Catherine! We will see you again on Friday!!!

Want great senior pictures and some fun? Call us! Also, if you are an upcoming 2010 senior, we are currently looking for senior models for the class of 2010. You get

A LOT of great FREE stuff and it's a lot of fun too!!!

Want more info? Call Maria 724-745-4405

Catherine - Class of 2009

CANCER - Relay for Life 2008

CANCER.

We have all been touched by it, one way or another. I have lost many family members and friends to this. It does not discriminate . . . it shows up regardless of age, gender, political view, religion, financial status..... it shows up.

I have lost grandparents, many family members and most recently a very dear friend. It's sad but we HAVE TO fight it. Every effort counts. A few months ago I photographed an event for the American Cancer Society (for their fundraiser) and then just a few weeks ago, on my way home from a job, I stopped and grabbed some shots at Peters Township High School during their Relay for Life event. It was emotional and moving. I sent the images off to the American Cancer Society but thought I'd post some here. If you have never taken part in one of these events, I suggest you help, take part or volunteer to help.... every little bit helps, and every person there makes a difference. I want to personally thank everyone there that showed up... I may not know every single one of you personally, but I am glad that you took time out of your busy schedule to participate. AND.... hope to see you all next year too!!!

Hannah Montana

My 5 year old, Christina, is all about Hannah Montana. She knows every song, every lyric and sings them quite well. (By the way, I also know every song - well, almost) because I listen to it all the time. Someone the other day asked me what my favorite kind of music was... I almost said Hannah Montana -- but held back! Truth is I LOVE all kinds of music, and I will admit that Christina and I have LOTS of fun singing and dancing on her bed, with make up and dresses and high heels. The best part of having a daughter is playing dress up... hands down!

So, the other day at the studio, Christina and I had a little fun..... Check it out!

REAL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY

We are always working hard to bring you the best. . . we love the studio but we know that life bring many many wonderful moments that must be captured! Real Life Photography is exactly as It sounds... it is when we go out to capture real life events, so that people can remember them exactly as they were, with every detail in place, and allowing them to LIVE THE MOMENT and then relive it through photographs. Having a photographer capture an event for you, whether it be a baptism, the first hours of your childs life after birth or an anniversary party, it allows you to enjoy the moment fully without having to worry about capturing it yourself. As an artist, I LOVE when my clients give me the opportunity to create... that's when I really go crazy with the camera. I love feeling the love between people and capturing that through my lens.... it is an honor . . . a feeling that is hard to describe. There are amazing connections between people, connections of love that are easily seen by observing them . . . words are not needed. Click here to view an example of a REAL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY event!

Check out their slideshow HERE!

Christy and Loren

There is only ONE word I can use to describe this family and this marriage: LOVE

Watching Chrsity and Loren is like watching the scene of an old romantic movie..... they look at each other in a way that makes even a strangers heart melt. What a fun loving couple. . . and the families....well it's no wonder to me why they are the way they are.

Christy and Loren were married at St Pats Catholic Church on Saturday, May 17th, 2008 and had their reception at Valley Brooke Country Club.... awesome.

I was an HONOR to be part of your wedding Christy and Loren!!! I hope you guys had a fabulous time on your honeymoon. I cannot WAIT until you get back and I can show you ALL of these!

Photographically Yours,

Maria

Melissa and Jamie

Melissa & Jamie got married on Friday, May 16th, 2008. It was a gorgeous wedding at Heinz Chapel, followed by an exquisite reception at the Grand Hall at the Priory. ( see http://www.pittsburghsgrandhall.com/) Check out the images below!

Melissa's smile said it all and the look on her fathers eyes as he watched her and helped out with the wedding plans.... priceless. Miss Ava had a wonderful time too and was very proud of mommy and daddy.

To Melissa and Jamie: thank you so much for letting us oarticipate in this awesome event! Lori, Pamm and I had a GREAT time and really enjoyed getting you know your families! Congrats!
Check back in a few weeks at our website (www.studiom.ms) to see ALL images of their wedding!

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Maria

BRETT

It has been so long since I have posted here that I cannot believe it. Things got really busy (which is a GREAT problem to have) and well..... the blog went by the wayside.....NO MORE! From now on this is top notch on our list...sharing our work more regularly..... today I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing Brett. This Fort Cherry senior has a great personality and photographing him was awesome. Brett will be graduating next month. Congrats!

Pet Daze

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FRIENDSHIP

There is nothing lie having a great friend......you know, the kind of friend that you can laugh with and cry with, the kind that doesn't really care what you look like and they like you just as much no matter what kind of day you are having. Friends can tell you anything, even if it stings a little, you know that they keep you in line for your own good. It's hard to truly find a friend. Someone who cares for you and doesn't judge you. I have very few friends. . . but today I invited a good friend of mine to come up to the studio so I could take some portraits of her. I have never photographed Cassie until today. I like to photograph for myself.... I like to play with the images and the lights just because sometimes, and I love to create images of people I care for.... I dedicate this post to all those poeple who have held me together at some point in my life.... you are all so special to me. Specifically I would like to thank my friend Michele, who has seen me through many highs and lows and has never let me down, my husband Sean, who although he drives me crazy at times he is my best friend.... and my friend Cassie (below) who in the past year (especially) has been such a blessing in my life... I couldn't have made it without her!
God bless all of you. To see these portraits larger, simply click on the image.

SENIOR MODELS NEEDED

We Need Senior models!!!

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