Refined, Heartfelt, and Timeless Portraits to Preserve What Matters Most
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serving families in Morgantown WV • Cheat Lake • Deep Creek Lake • Pittsburgh • The Laurel Highlands
At Carmen May Photography, we specialize in family, maternity, and newborn portraits that preserve the fleeting beauty of each season. Through heartfelt storytelling and timeless heirlooms, we create artwork that brings warmth, meaning, and joy to your home for years to come.
• Meaningful photographs and artwork that preserve your family’s legacy.
• A relaxed, guided portrait experience that results in timeless, magazine-worthy images.
• A genuine connection with a photographer who understands parenthood and captures your family with heart
• Personalized styling guidance and access to a curated client wardrobe
• Heirloom albums and custom frames designed to bring warmth and beauty into your home
• The freedom to slow down, be present, and make lasting memories with your children
spend more time with your family & leave the rest to us.
Parents, here’s what you can expect:
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The Signature Experience is designed for families, expecting mothers, and parents who want portraits that feel natural, connected, and elevated — with enough time and space for genuine moments to unfold.
This experience is ideal for outdoor sessions in the Laurel Highlands, Ohiopyle, Fort Necessity, Cheat Lake, or other scenic locations, where movement, light, and connection shine.
(Our most-loved experience)
SIGNARURE SESSIONS
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• A planning consultation where we get to know one another, style your session, select the perfect location, and plan how you’ll use your images in your home
• Access to our exclusive client wardrobe for moms and a small curated wardrobe for children
• Up to 1 hour of portrait time
• Session location either outdoors at a scenic location or in our studio, depending on your vision and the season
• Our time and talent during your session and in the careful retouching of your images
• A curated preview gallery of approximately 100 hand-edited images
• One Viewing & Ordering Appointment, where I guide you through selecting your favorite images and designing heirloom artwork for your home
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN OUR MOST-BELOVED EXPERIENCE
SIGNAURE SESSIONS
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To reserve your session, a $300 session fee is paid at booking. After your session, you’ll choose from digital, album, or frame collections beginning at $900. Most families invest beyond the starting collection depending on the artwork and digital images they choose.
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signature + petite sessions
Petite Sessions are intentionally designed for clients who want a short, simple studio experience in our all-white, minimal indoor studio.
These sessions are best suited for:
• First birthdays
• Simple milestones
• Parents who want a handful of beautiful images without a full outdoor experience
(A limited, minimalist option)
PETITE SESSIONS
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• Session location in our all-white studio for a clean, minimal look
• 30 minutes of portrait time
• Our time and talent during your session and in the careful retouching of your images
• A curated preview gallery of approximately 50 hand-edited images
• One Viewing & Ordering Appointment, where you’ll select your favorite images and digital collection
what's included in our limited, minimalist option
PETITE SESSIONS
To reserve your session, a $300 session fee is paid at booking. After your session, you’ll choose from digital, album, or frame collections beginning at $450. Most families invest beyond the starting collection depending on the artwork and digital images they choose.
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From planning the perfect session location and enjoying access to our exclusive client wardrobe, to capturing your family’s most treasured memories and creating beautiful heirlooms for your home—this experience is designed to fill your heart with joy!
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time is fleeting. DOCUMENT & CHERISH YOUR FAMILY MOMENTS.
With years of experience and a heart for families, we gently guide every moment so you can feel at ease, connect with your kids, and enjoy a session that feels as joyful and genuine as the memories you're making.
spend more time with your family & leave the rest to us
THE EXPERIENCE
THE ARTWORK
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we help busy parents turn their images into albums, fames, and prints for their home
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I'm so glad you’re here! For years, I’ve had the joy of photographing the sweetest families in the Pittsburgh, PA, and Morgantown, WV areas. Over time, I’ve developed a signature experience that guides you from wardrobe planning all the way to having beautiful heirlooms in your hands and displayed in your home. As a busy mom myself, I understand how hectic life can be—so I’m here to make your photo experience completely stress-free while delivering stunning images you’ll treasure forever.
Hi, I'm Carmen!
