Big Brothers Big Sisters

March 3rd, 2010

I had the honor of photographing some of the big and little brothers and sisters for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh.  What a wonderful organization and mission!  The bond between these matches was so apparent, and I loved hearing their stories and the fun things they have done together over the years.  It is heartwarming to learn about organizations in our community that can make such a big impact.

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Sick and snowed in…

February 16th, 2010

We’ve been caught in a cycle of sicknesses and snow!  These were some of the better moments:

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Katie and Allie

January 30th, 2010

These two sisters are so much fun to be with and to photograph.  Free spirited, playful, and colorful!

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Take Better Photos of your Baby/Kids

January 6th, 2010

I’m teaching a class on Saturday, January 30, 10 am - 12 noon.  It’s going to be a my studio at the Wilkins School Community Center. Bring your camera, learn key principles in children’s portraiture, and have an opportunity to practice photographing real babies/kids.  The class is limited to 10.  To register, go to http://www.melodyfarrin.net/, click on “View Public Products” then “Class registration.”  Hope to see you there!

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New Year greetings

January 5th, 2010

I’m a few days late in postig this, but the photo was taken on New Year’s Day.  Happy 2010!

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Happy Holidays!

December 24th, 2009

I wish everyone a wonderful holiday season, and exciting things to come in 2010!

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Maia + family

December 10th, 2009

I’ve photographed Maia before, but I recently had the opportunity to photograph her family together.  It was great seeing her with her parents, and needless to say she was a star!

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A nice smile outside the studio:
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And a wonderful serious face, too!
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3 sisters

December 2nd, 2009

These three girls get cuter and sweeter each time I see them!  It’s wonderful watching them grow.

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Maren: 17 months

November 30th, 2009

What a sweetheart Maren is.  Her eyes just keep getting bigger, and I love her playful and her serious expressions:

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Siblings

November 24th, 2009

I love photographing siblings, perhaps because I come from a big family.  Matt and Carly were fun to hang out with and to photograph, and it was great to see that they seem to get along so well.

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With their aunt, Kelly:
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