XO Photography

Cooper is about to get a little brother, and as long as he stays away from the red frisbee- I think it'll be puppy love! Hard to believe these last couple days are only early June! It feels like the dog days of summer, pun intended. I love working with the warm hazy nights, something magical about that summer sunset! www.xophotography.biz

WOW! It has been a while, like over a month, since my last post! I swear the end of the school year can be even crazier than the holidays! I've been crazy busy shooting all kinds of wonderful seniors, kiddos, families and events! ... Time to start thinking about summer! Book your sessions now! June is full, and July and August are almost full! Check out this fam, literally perfection, I can't even. www.xophotography.biz

I can’t believe it’s May! The countdown is ON for summer break, vacations.. graduations! I haven’t posted lately but I’ve been busy, busy! Graduation cap & gown mini’s are a great gift for the hard to buy for graduate (and fun too)! Shoot me a message to get yours!

Happy Easter (a day early!) Bright and early egg dying today, how different this Easter looks from last years. I love the morning sun that comes through the front windows in the morning. ... We are a group of family and children's photographers who are joining together to share 52 images that celebrate family connection and the beauty of childhood throughout 2021. This week is all about indoor natural light. Please follow through our #2021_Project52 loop. Next photographer: @dhagash_shah

There's snow on the ground, but graduations are right around the corner! Introducing Senior Mini's- grab a couple of your closest pals and get some pics for your feed before college! Every session will include group shots, head shot and full length in cap and gown (if brought). These can be purchased for a gift, too! Send me a message to get yours today! https://bookxophotography.as.me/senior-mini... www.xophotography.biz

Genuine smiles are the best. www.xophotography.biz

Week The theme of our posts for now is winter- and what's more winter in Pittsburgh than Pittsburgh Steeler playoff football and some basketball. Both of these things will be occupying my weekend, and to be honest- I couldn't be happier. Looking forward to seeing my favorite baller on the court this weekend with her girls! ... This year I am taking part in an instagram project with other family and children photographers, celebrating the joy and beauty of childhood throughout 2021. If you haven't yet, pop over to instagram and check out my account and these pics of X and be sure to check out the tags to see all of the other photographers in my loop!

I'm working on blogging, again (insert maniacal laughter as I've said this before) this year. This is where I'm starting. https://www.xophotography.biz/spillingmytea

As I clean up things from 2020 and look towards 2021- do people really use planners? Am I totally missing the boat here? I have for years used a "mom" calendar, where I write down all of the events and things going on. Until of course 2020. When we cancelled everything, time and time again. Looking forward to 2021- is it worth it? What planners do you love? I want to be that kind of person. I'm just afraid of the commitment . ... Planner people- what do you use? Do you think it helps? How do you manage to do it every single week/day/hour. It's daunting. I need someone to hold my hand through this. **Not my pic- I literally pulled it off of Amazon, but it's a pic of who I want to be going in to 2022.

Good Morning! It's the first weekend of 2021! Who knows what this year will hold for us, but one thing is for certain; there is no standing still, because life only moves forward. Cheers to a new year, and wishing you all success as you reach towards your goals and dreams!... This year I am taking part in an instagram project with other family and children photographers, celebrating the joy and beauty of childhood throughout 2021. If you haven't yet, pop over to instagram and check out my account and this sweet photo of Gabe to see all of the other photographers in my loop! @xophotography_by_emily

Can you even believe it's the last Monday of 2020?! I can't. In a year I'm sure none of us will ever forget, for many, many reasons, I am thankful to be here. And thankful that you're here too! To all of my clients from this year, check your emails- I just sent a small belated Christmas gift your way. Looking forward to 2021, thinking ahead about styled mini sessions, summer red trucks, mothers day, grandparents mini's, sunflower mini's, what else are you looking for?

Christmas magic. Merry Christmas I hope however you spent it, it was full of love.

And the winner is... Thanks to all who participated!

It's Thursday, so why not post another Red Truck pic?! Perfection. www.xophotography.biz

Today I had the pleasure of going with my family to the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies to volunteer for the Wreaths Across America event. When I got there most of the wreaths had been placed, which made me happy to know so many others have the same gratitude and appreciation for our veterans as I was raised with. We stopped off to see my favorite veteran buried there, and caught up for a bit. How I wonder what he and Bub would be saying in today's world.... If you've never been, I strongly suggest you make a point to stop at a National Cemetery. It's overwhelming and humbling- so many Americans who have fought for the all of the things we enjoy today. It was perspective I needed today. So to any veteran past or present, Thank you for your service. To the spouses and significant others, thank you for all that you do, too. That road is a difficult one to say the least. May God bless you all this holiday season. #wreathsacrossamerica

Guys! I am so excited. I have LOVED these Red Truck mini sessions at Clara Beaus Co. That's why I opened up a couple additional spots on December 5! Here's the link to book- I promise ya they won't be around long. When they're gone, they're gone! https://bookxophotography.as.me/?appointmentType=15382282

I spent too long trying to find the perfect quote for this image. But sometimes, the picture says more than any words ever could... www.xophotography.biz

Round 2, let's go! It might be 70 and sunny, but there are some serious Christmas vibes here. Laughing all the way to another round of Red Trucks- see you all soon! www.xophotography.biz

I don't like to post this late, but I couldn't help myself! Going back for Red Truck Mini's #2 tomorrow! I love this time of year! www.xophotography.biz

Good Morning! Two kids home cyber schooling, husband working from home, fall editing season, preparing for this weeks sessions and mini sessions on Saturday plus just being a mom ... this meme made me laugh today. Have a great day! However it looks like, cause to be honest, mine's looking like this ....