Morgantown & Cheat Lake family, maternity & newborn photography

Morgantown WV maternity photographer

Morgantown WV newborn photographer


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Pittsburgh Family, Maternity & Newborn Photographer

A relaxed, guided portrait experience designed for families who value natural, timeless imagery—serving Pittsburgh, Deep Creek Lake, and the Laurel Highlands.

Maternity sessions are a meaningful way to honor the anticipation and beauty of this season. Typically photographed around 30 weeks, your session includes guidance with styling, location, and posing so you can feel comfortable and beautiful in front of the camera. The result is a collection of natural, luminous images that preserve this season before your family grows.

MATERNITY SESSIONS

SESSIONS

SESSIONS

Newborn sessions are designed to preserve the tiny details and earliest days of your baby's story without feeling rushed. Typically photographed within the first three weeks, sessions can take place in my light-filled studio or in your home. I'll gently guide you throughout the session while allowing plenty of time for feeding, soothing, and simply being together as a family.

NEWBORN SESSIONS

Family sessions are designed to preserve your family as you are in this season. I'll guide you into beautiful portraits while also creating space for movement, play, and the little interactions that show everyone's personality. Many families return year after year, creating a timeless collection of photographs that tells the story of their family as it grows.

FAMILY SESSIONS

Birthday sessions are a joyful way to celebrate your little one and the milestone you’ve reached together. Designed to feel simple, natural, and thoughtfully styled, these sessions focus on genuine expressions, playful moments, and the personality that makes your child uniquely themselves. Whether in the studio or outdoors, we create timeless images you’ll cherish long after the candles are blown out.

BIRTHDAY SESSIONS

"They were both amazing with our baby girl in capturing her milestones! I received my album today and I almost started crying! It is perfect! I highly recommend Carmen! She is so friendly and easy going and worked with all my ideas! Thank you so much for the past year and a half!!"

-Michelle Mom

Kind words

"They did our maternity pictures and blew my expectations out of the water! They were flexible... very professional, super responsive and I will cherish our pictures forever!...It's not easy to make a big ol' mama-to-be feel beautiful in the summer heat, but they did it effortlessly!"

-Christen, Mom

"Carmen and Chad are absolutely WONDERFUL. These two did such an amazing job and made us feel 100% comfortable. Great ideas on capturing our family exactly how we wanted..❤ We received our photos back so quick too. It was truly perfect timing and the best experience!!"

-Kelly, Mom

From the very beginning, I guide you through each part of the planning process—wardrobe, location, timing, and overall vision—so everything feels seamless and well thought out. With access to the client wardrobe and personalized guidance, we’ll create a session that feels natural and true to you. This intentional approach allows your images to feel cohesive, refined, and effortlessly beautiful.

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The full service experience

EXPERIENCE

When your session day arrives, the focus is simply on being together. I’ll guide you with natural prompts and gentle direction, allowing moments to unfold in a way that feels easy and unforced. Whether in the studio or outdoors, the experience is relaxed and unrushed—resulting in imagery that feels honest, connected, and timeless.

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After your session, we’ll bring your images to life through thoughtfully designed artwork for your home. From albums to custom frames, I’ll guide you through selecting your favorites and creating pieces that feel timeless and personal. Every detail is handled for you, so your images arrive finished and ready to be enjoyed for years to come.

artwork design & delivery

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Studio Newborn

Maternity

In-Home Newborn

We frequently photograph family, maternity, & newborn sessions throughout Pittsburgh and the Laurel Highlands, including venues like Nemacolin Resort, Seven Springs, and Deep Creek Lake.

Family

Birthday

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I'm so glad you're here! For years, I've had the joy of photographing growing families throughout Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands. As a mom myself, I understand how quickly these seasons pass and how much the photographs of them can come to mean. I've created a portrait experience that guides you from wardrobe and session planning all the way to choosing beautiful albums and artwork for your home, making it easier to preserve this season in a way your family can enjoy for years to come.

ABOUT  CARMEN

The Experience

The Artwork

The Portfolio

We help busy parents turn their images into beautiful albums, frames for their home

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+ Meaningful images and artwork that preserve your family’s legacy
+ A calm, guided experience resulting in timeless, natural portraits
+ Personalized styling with access to a curated client wardrobe
+ Heirloom albums and custom frames designed for your home
+ The space to slow down, be present, and truly connect

Spend More Time With Your Family & Leave The Rest To Us.

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Carmen May Photography is a husband-and-wife wedding and portrait photography and videography team based in Farmington, Pennsylvania, serving Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, including Nemacolin, Ohiopyle, Seven Springs, Champion, and surrounding areas. We also photograph weddings and engagements throughout Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, Morgantown, West Virginia, and beyond. We create natural, timeless photographs and heartfelt wedding films, from engagements and weddings to maternity, newborn, first birthday, and family portraits.

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