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Children, Styled

How to create magical memories.

  • Posted By admin
  • on May 6,2016

How to create magical memories.

OK. Lets face it kids can be tough. Sometimes the adults can be just as tough or not harder than the little ones. Not everyone loves to “pose” in front of the camera-or in front of strangers.

1. Don’t be a stranger. Get to know your family. Ask questions find out what makes them who they are. Make a questionnaire & use it. Make sure to really get to know them.

2. Blend their clothing colors to match their home. Wait- you mean don’t just tell them to wear a basic color that you tell everyone to wear? That is right. Find out what colors are in their rooms that they plan on hanging these memories. After all you do want these hanging up in their home right ? Trust me- they will second guess hanging a large canvas if they decided to wear all blue’s because it makes the kids eyes stand out. Than come to find out her home is beige & creams with a hints of blush and blue doesn’t match on the giant blank wall that needed a gallery on it.

3. Help them. The only way they are going to feel good & look good is if you guide them. Don’t be afraid of this. Practice with friends first. Practice makes perfect after all – right ?

I personally do stylized|concept sessions. So I make pinterest boards for all my sessions. I create a theme based off the family. Basically, every session has a purpose and a reason I chose that prop or that color or that location. Pinterest is a great way for me to lay it all out & see what looks the best together from clothes, colors to props. I start with a sketch pad & than take it digital.

I always suggest to the mum to hire a makeup artist ( which I can provide for an additional fee). Show her places she can buy/rent clothes for herself or the kids. Why spend all that extra money on an outfit you might not wear again.

Come back often for more tips & ideas!


Family

Pittsburgh family photographer | Magical Maternity

  • Posted By admin
  • on April 28,2016

Pittsburgh gave us the most beautiful light on this usually warm March evening.

 

 


Children, Styled

Let the wild rumpus start!

  • Posted By admin
  • on March 28,2016

“There should be a place where only things you want to happen, happen” -Maurice Sendak, Where the Wilds Things Are

It’s probably a bit obvious where this session was created from. However, there is a reason behind everything I do . Our king here was a days away from turning 6. Pretty big deal ya know 😉 (Oh how I know it so. I have a “almost” 5 year old boy myself.) This age is fun & sweet but also starts to have a mind of it own. The boys learn quickly that they want to be home cuddled in mom’s arms …However, the boy in them wants to explore & have a place of his own! They ate sticks, find pig noses & jump form the tallest mountains.

Come Explore you imagination! wild things


Maternity

Pittsburgh Maternity Photographer | Dreamy golden hour maternity

  • Posted By admin
  • on March 11,2016

All you need is mama & her baby bump!

Styled in a handmade crown & a beautiful lace dress

I was so excited to capture this sweet beautiful mama awaiting her forth child. We had a beautiful golden (magic) hour in Pittsburgh on this dreamy cold evening. The golden light came crashing in like perfect soft waves on a tropical beach.

*Dress can be purchased HERE


Children

Pittsburgh child photographer | Sweet & sour styled baby lemonade

  • Posted By admin
  • on January 18,2016

Sugary sweet with tiny little feet time 3 .

 


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Pamela Salai is a Pittsburgh photographer who specializes in creating whimsical portraits of children and families. Serving clients throughout Pittsburgh including Bethel Park, Coraopolis, Fox Chapel, Franklin Park, Mt. Lebanon, Oakmont, Seven Fields, Sewickley, Upper St. Clair, Wexford, Adams Township, Cranberry Township, Marshall Township, Moon Township, Ohio Township, Pine Township, Robinson Township, Beaver County and all areas in between.

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