Yawning Moose Photography

The sun is ALWAYS gorgeous in this spot!

Playing in the creek and wearing pretty dresses tonight.

MOTHER'S DAY GIVEAWAY
Rather than the nomination program I usually do each year, I'm going to be selecting a mama at random for a complimentary motherhood session. Please be sure to read the details and instructions to enter below. This giveaway is not affiliated with Meta/Instagram/Facebook in anyway. Be aware of scammers. Winner will be contacted on Mother's day (evening). Deadline to enter is 12pm est on 5/12.

To enter, you must do all of the following:
1- like this post
2- be sure you are following me on Facebook and/or IG
3- tag another mama who might like to enter too!

Details: Session will take place at a location west of Pittsburgh (likely within 15mins of the airport). Session is up to 1 hour, you will receive a proofing gallery to select 15 images. Additional images can be purchased if you desire. A consult will be set up to discuss styling and location details. Session must take place on dates I have available in June or July. Specific dates will be shared with the winner but will be a weeknight.

Kicking off spring with a beautiful family session!

The Ella ❤

The tree swing and Kentucky sunset in my brother's front yard is perfection.

Learn to edit with the tools ALREADY in Lightroom! All of these images were edited starting with a preset that's available in the latest version of Lightroom then adjustments, brushwork, and Photoshop for finishing touches (removal of objects, sharpening, etc.). Check out each of the edits and the orginals.
Learn to use the tools you already have in my editing workshop on April 19th. More information here: https://www.yawningmoose.com/workshops/

EDITING WORKSHOP! I will be hosting a VIRTUAL editing workshop on April 18th. This will be a 2 hour workshop where I'll walk through Lightroom basics and my entire editing workflow! Learn more about the workshop, and fill out the contact form on my website to receive all the details! Space is limited! https://www.yawningmoose.com/workshops/
IG friends, feel free to comment or PM me for the link!

Reminder to join my email list! I'll be sending out monthly communications starting in April with updates on availability, photography education, events, etc. You can sign up here: https://www.yawningmoose.com/join-mailing-list

Spring is on the way!

I have a BIG FAVOR to ask of everyone who follows my business page. Please head over to my site and enter your email to join my mailing list (I promise I won't be flooding your inbox). I'll put the link below.

I am doing this for a number of reasons so that I can have a backup plan. Unfortunately I keep seeing these things happen:
- social media accounts gets hacked and business owners lose contact with all their followers
- business social media accounts get wiped due to AI reviews

In addition to the items above, I would like to continue to move more away from social media and rely on my website and email list as my main means of contact to announce thinks like availability, special offers, photography education information etc. Here is the link: https://www.yawningmoose.com/join-mailing-list/

And just like that...you wake up one day realize you're nearly 40 and you've become a bird watcher.
These robins sat in the crab apple tree while the freezing winds blew like crazy. Played with different edits on each one. Let me know how many robins you spot in the 3rd pic 😉

Small Business Saturday! Take advantage and book your 2024 session now! $100 retainer and month you'd like to book are required to lock in the discount. Please note, availability each month is limited. Visit https://www.yawningmoose.com/investment/ for updated pricing or email me at [email protected] for the 2024 brochure. Sale ends 11/30/23. Cannot be combined with any other discounts.

Somehow this sweet girl was a brand new baby last time I saw her and it felt like a only a couple months ago. This year has flown and I am so thankful for all the beautiful families I've been able to meet this year as well as those I see each year.

Squeezing the last bit of fall out of November for the sweetest family ❤

Another fun year at Hilltop Horizons, Inc. holiday fundraising minis! Thank you to everyone who supported this event!

The editing dilemma. Bolder and bright, filmy and grainy, or black and white? I love them all!

Beautiful mama.

Soaking up all the fall!

A couple more weeks and fall will be winding down. It's been a whirlwind of a month and I'm working like crazy to keep on time with galleries. So thankful for the gorgeous fall we've had!

This photo gets a post all it's own. Quite possibly one of my favorites from the entire year.

Golden light is gorgeous but I LOVE dreary days.

Amongst the rain, rain, and more rain this weekend we managed to squeeze in some maternity photos for my littlest brother and sister in law.

There are a handful of people I've crossed paths with through photography who hold a very special place in my heart. This mama and her family are some of them. I would do anything to give her the gift of being able to hold onto these moments with her babies through photos.

Why can't fall last longer???? It's the prettiest colors and light! It was the perfect evening for this sweet family.

If you've been looking for holiday minis here they are! I'll be teaming up with some amazing photographers for the 4th annual Holiday Photos and Fun fundraising event Hilltop Horizons, Inc. ! These are the only holiday minis I do. It's a great way to support a local therapeutic horsemanship program with 100% of the session fee being donated to the organization. This sells out each year, be sure to book soon!

https://go.rallyup.com/hhphotosandfun2023/Campaign/Details?fbclid=IwAR0xx3I4omA_Lv6KVpLl0MfdhBtY915gGlYoykaixqOVKcu5wNOy7g-eq24

Holiday Photos and Fun 2023  

It is fall! Peak season for many photographers. Send coffee, send babysitters, send love, send hugs...we need it all!

A much needed sign from above today 🌈. I didn't realize until editing that there was a faint second rainbow.

Playing with some vintage vibes for my sweet baby's birthday photos. I am trying to hold onto every squishy baby feature, every word she says incorrectly, and every bit of her curious imagination that I can. She will be our last baby and it makes me sad to think that all of her firsts, will be the last time we experience those.
Happy birthday to my sweet girl who wants nothing more than cake and a "pooter"(computer).

One day you'll wake up and she'll suddenly give you kisses without eating your nose and you'll find yourself missing it. For the longest time my youngest said "Hudda Mudda" instead of "Ugga Mugga" from Daniel tiger. Now she says it correctly and I dearly miss Hudda Mudda.