Picciano Lifestyle Session | Crafton, PA

Families
Written By Kathryn Hyslop

Picciano Lifestyle Session | Crafton, PA

Jessie and I went to high school together, and we work together at many weddings throughout the year.  She's one of my go-to second shooters, and she's a blast to work with.  When she asked me to photograph her family in their first home, how could I say no!?  Jessie and her daughter, Elaina, have three adorable guinea pigs and a loveable puppy that insisted on stealing the show (more than once). 

We focused on the fun they have together in their home, everything from reading a book together to jumping on the bed!  I can't wait to photograph more lifestyle shoots like this one.

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