Family, Maternity, Styled, Tips & Tools

Boho breezy mama to be | Pittsburgh lifestyle whimsical and boho maternity

Boho breezy mama to be 

 

 

It’s my favorite time of year here in Pittsburgh.

The earth starts to come alive again with little pops of greens and little budding flowers.

The skies open back up so you can actually see the sun setting and nature starts to sing once again.

It’s the best time to get outside for a session and an even better time to get out of the studio and start feeling the earth once again.

This beautiful bohemian mama came to me wanting to capture this sweet time in their life.

 

 

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Calling all Lightroom preset lovers… PSP presets are ready for use

EVERY GREAT DREAM BEGINS WITH A DREAMER

I am so excited to share with you my exclusive Hello Storyteller double preset release ( Yes, there is not 1 but 2 collections I am releasing ). I have worked so unbelievably hard on these and poured my heart and soul into each collection so they would work almost flawlessly with most photographers /style /camera etc…

These presets are designed to make your workflow much easier. Not all presets end up being 1 click. You may have to slightly tweak. That is completely normal. You may even find you making the same tweak over and over again. If that is the case you can update my preset with your new tweak.

 DREAM CATCHER COLLECTION 

Life is like a dream, so why not express that through your images.  My presets are meant to create moods, accent seasons, and enhance the stories within your images.  Additionally, I have added a radial filter into each preset in this collection, which I have personally developed to give each image that extra “pop”. You can move it around, expand or make it smaller, or simply delete it – whatever feels right for your own images.

DREAM CATCHER COLLECTION  PRESETS:

Airy Bliss: bright & clean while being slightly cool

Clouded Day: great for an overcast day, softens greens with a slight warmth

Cognac Clogs: warm & airy rich tone

Dream Catcher: bring light & airy to your studio or outside images, desaturating your greens but leaving pops of color

Dried Patchouli: faded, desaturated greens and yellows, but with hints of orange

Fall Flannel: brown undertones perfect for those woodsy images (I love this for Fall & Winter seasonal images)

Friendship Bracelet: high vibrance making greens bright and pop

Golden Velvet: warm & rich orange tones

Good Vibes: deep & rich with warm shadows

Hippie Sunday: a rich clean workflow preset

Moon Dust (Last Days of Summer): contrasty deep red undertones with a pop of center bright

Vinyl Record: rich black and white (best used with adjustment brush)

Woodstock: Rich matte black and white popping the white and highlights. (Best used with the adjustment brush)

Pamela Salai Photography is a Pittsburgh Child Photographer also specializing in maternity, family in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas including but not limited to McCandles Township, Wexford, Franklin Township, Sewickley Township, Butler County, Cranberry Township, and Washington County.

 If you would like more information regarding booking a custom session with Pamela Salai Photography, please click here or contact me directly by clicking on the contact button at the top of my website or email me at pamelasalaiphoto@gmail.com.

Often I am asked about client wardrobe. I  provide a curated wardrobe for my child clients and maternity sessions. Often these outfits can be seen throughout my photos. When you book your session I will further discuss these options with you along with the stylist options I provide.

I use natural light and organic settings to create custom magic for each session.

Let’s Connect!

  1. Sign up for my emails: CLICK HEREon the right-hand side you will see a “sign up ” where you can enter your emails there.
    2. Join my private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1686002001654081/
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Family, Recent Work

Sweater weather | Pittsburgh family photographer

Family: Where life begins and love never ends.

I personally am more of a beach girl however, I really do love our Pittsburgh Fall. It’s fun being a 4 season state. That is when we actually get the 4 seasons – ha. I do love good Sweater weather.

I love this family so much and have had the pleasure of photographing them since their little girl was 1 year old. We choose Round Hill Farm as a location. If you are looking for a beautiful fun place to walk around solo or with the kids it’s a must-visit!

Pamela Salai Photography is a Pittsburgh Child Photographer also specializing in maternity, family in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas including but not limited to McCandles Township, Wexford, Franklin Township, Sewickley Township, Butler County, Cranberry Township, and Washington County.

 If you would like more information regarding booking a custom session with Pamela Salai Photography, please click here or contact me directly by clicking on the contact button at the top of my website or email me at pamelasalaiphoto@gmail.com.

Often I am asked about the client wardrobe. I  provide a curated wardrobe for my child clients and maternity sessions. Often these outfits can be seen throughout my photos. When you book your session I will further discuss these options with you along with the stylist options I provide.

I use natural light and organic settings to create custom magic for each session.

Let’s Connect!

1. Sign up for my emails: CLICK HERE on the right-hand side you will see a “sign up ” where you can enter your emails there.
2. Join my private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1686002001654081/
3. FACEBOOK  you can choose to “see first” or even set the notifications on
4. INSTAGRAM

Family, Recent Work

Run run Rudolph | Pittsburgh family photographer

Santa’s got to make it to town ….

Y’all this isn’t even all the images!!!! We had such a great night full of laughs and sass ! Full sessions are where it is at ! Mini’s are fun …however , I love full sessions because I get to spend so much more time with the clients and YOU get so much more out of it too !!!

As you may …or may not know I took almost all of November off to recoup and spend time with the family. November came and went and December came in like a hot cup pf cocoa!

Originally this session was planned for another spot in Pittsburgh – however, I couldn’t be more happy that it worked out the way it did. The originally spot is torn down (yikes ! ) So … we took a loop around the block and BAM … how could I forget this rad little area. It was perfect for the styling I had done for my clients.

Pamela Salai Photography is a Pittsburgh Child Photographer also specializing in maternity, family in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas including but not limited to McCandles Township, Wexford, Franklin Township, Sewickley Township, Butler County, Cranberry Township, and Washington County.

 If you would like more information regarding booking a custom session with Pamela Salai Photography, please click here or contact me directly by clicking on the contact button at the top of my website or email me at : pamelasalaiphoto@gmail.com .

Often I am asked about client wardrobe. I  provide a curated wardrobe for my child clients and maternity sessions. Often these outfits can be seen through out my photos. When you book your session I will further discuss this options with you along with the stylist options I provide.

I use natural light and organic settings to create custom magic for each session.

Let’s Connect !

1. Sign up for my emails : CLICK HERE on the right hand side you will see a “sign up ” where you can enter in your emails there.
2. Join my private group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1686002001654081/
3. FACEBOOK  you can choose to “see first” or even set the notifications on
4. INSTAGRAM

Children, Family

Private Photographer | Bahamas, sea turtles, mermaid soul sisters and beachbody

April 24-29, 2019

Private Photographer | Bahamas, sea turtles, mermaid soul sisters and beachbody

Mermaid: A sea woman who chooses Imagination over Fear

“O MY M GEE” … as my one daughter says. Where do I begin ?

I just came back from this amazing “workcation” ( is that a word ? Well, it is now. I will be giving Webster a call later to update them 😉 ) This is my second year that I was hired to be a private photographer for a team of amazing women. It doesn’t stop there it was in the BAHAMAS – YES, this is real like (I am sorry for text yelling but I am still like PINCH me) . I got to hug the faces off of 13 totally bad azz chicks that work hard | Play hard, left with amazing friendships, grew friendships that I already had and … came back with a pretty hard core tan hahaha.

So what is this all about ?

You may think you know what Beachbody is all about — “It’s that company that sells exercise programs and supplements, like P90X and 21 Day Fix, and Shakeology, right ?”

Technically, yes — but there’s so much more to it.

Beachbody is home to exercise plans and supplement …and so much more.

I met Alyssa through a mutual friend, Jaclyn. I did her families photos and immediately we kicked it off together. (She is totally my mermaid soul sister.) So I mentioned above that I went last year (2018) to the Bahamas with her & her team of top 20 success holders and it was such a epic time. So When Alyssa invited me back for year 2 I was like EKKKKKK, YES ! So what is a success holder, what is a team…how do you get on board so you can “earn” to travel all over the world ? Click here to ask Alyssa all about it !!

I can not wait to show you so so many photos from this amazing workcation. However, for now I will leave you with my mermaid soul sister swimming with the turtles. Check back soon though because I will be posting more !!


Bob Marley — ‘love the life you live.live the life you love.’

Pamela Salai Photography is a Pittsburgh Child Photographer also specializing in maternity, family in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas including but not limited to McCandles Township, Wexford, Franklin Township, Sewickley Township, Butler County, Cranberry Township, and Washington County.

 If you would like more information regarding booking a custom session with Pamela Salai Photography, please click here or contact me directly by clicking on the contact button at the top of my website or email me at : pamelasalaiphoto@gmail.com .

Often I am asked about client wardrobe. I  provide a curated wardrobe for my child clients and maternity sessions. Often these outfits can be seen through out my photos. When you book your session I will further discuss this options with you along with the stylist options I provide.

I use natural light and organic settings to create custom magic for each session.

Let’s Connect !

1. Sign up for my emails : CLICK HERE on the right hand side you will see a “sign up ” where you can enter in your emails there.
2. Join my private group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1686002001654081/
3. FACEBOOK  you can choose to “see first” or even set the notifications on
4. INSTAGRAM

Children, Family, Maternity

May mommy & me mini sessions

I didn’t give you the gift of life, life gave me the gift of you
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Now is the time! Don’t let another year pass that you say … I really should book a mommy & me session for me and the kids. I know those thoughts!! I have been there done that. Just do it and trust me – you will be so HAPPY that you did !

There are 2 options for these mommy and me mini sessions.

Option 1: $595 | 5 fully edited images sent digitally 

Option 2: $1085 | 10 fully edited images sent digitally along with a 5×5 Signature album 

About Signature Albums :

Albums are a great way to display magical memories from your sessions. Let’s be honest…How many times have you booked a session, had amazing photos , downloaded them to your computer and then never printed them. Even if you have a large home, you may not have any more wall space to
wall paper your home in more photos. In addition, not every images is wall worthy, however, they are still part of the story and having them in an album is a great way to reminisce those memories. I custom design each album and make sure to include all or as many images as possible into your keepsake. My albums are 10 page spreads on archival thick photographic paper, lay flat spreads that are built to 
last for generations.  
You have the choice of linen or leather (I will show you sample colors) or will pick the best color option based off of the colors in the session.
Albums are boxed in a keepsake graphic linen box – that are great for storing. however, albums are meant to keep out to be loved by the family and visitors. My albums have become a new favorite with my clients. They are great gifts to yourself or to a grandparent or other.

Location: Whimsical lush green area, probably longer uncut grasses (around the Wexford area) On a perfect gold hour evening the light will be warm and creates a magical glow. The exact location will be disclosed upon booking ( with in a month of the session )
Please keep in mind I am not responsible for animals, insects or plants. Please spray, lotion and cloth yourselves appropriate.

Date: May 19th

Rain Date : I will work with each client individually on a rebooking of you mommy & me should your session get rained out. 

Time: Sessions take place near sunset . Whatever time is chosen please DO NOT be late & be 10 minutes early. If you are late that will cut into your time which can also result in less images if I am not given the amount of time needed. 
The slots time out at 20 min. Sometimes I do get everything I need in 10 minutes. These are mini sessions and I will make the call if I feel I got everything I need under 20 minutes. 

Styling suggestions provided and are suited to the location

Details: Simple, emotional, whimsical mommy & me sessions (or maternity). I am a story telling photographer. My goal will be to collect details, close up and far away images. These are not meant to be super posed, however, not lifestyle – it’s a magical mix of in-between. 

mommy & me , lace dress, tutu du monde, backlit, whimsical
Pittsburgh mommy and me posing vintage settee in Joyfolie fairytale

Pamela Salai Photography is a Pittsburgh Child Photographer also specializing in maternity, family in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas including but not limited to McCandles Township, Wexford, Franklin Township, Sewickley Township, Butler County, Cranberry Township, and Washington County.

 If you would like more information regarding booking a custom session with Pamela Salai Photography, please click here or contact me directly by clicking on the contact button at the top of my website or email me at : pamelasalaiphoto@gmail.com .

Often I am asked about client wardrobe. I  provide a curated wardrobe for my child clients and maternity sessions. Often these outfits can be seen through out my photos. When you book your session I will further discuss this options with you along with the stylist options I provide.

I use natural light and organic settings to create custom magic for each session.

Let’s Connect !

1. Sign up for my emails : CLICK HERE on the right hand side you will see a “sign up ” where you can enter in your emails there.
2. Join my private group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1686002001654081/
3. FACEBOOK  you can choose to “see first” or even set the notifications on
4. INSTAGRAM