I’m so glad you’re here. It truly means so much that you’re considering me to document your family.

As a mom myself, I know how quickly these seasons pass. The little in-between moments, the laughter, the way your children reach for you. Those are the moments I’m drawn to capturing in a way that feels natural, timeless, and true to your family.

My sessions are gently guided, creating a relaxed experience while still capturing a beautiful mix of frame-worthy portraits and meaningful, candid moments.

And beyond the session, I believe your images deserve to live in your home—printed, framed, and cherished more with each passing year.

With years of experience and hundreds of families served, I’ll guide you every step of the way so it feels easy and enjoyable for everyone involved.

Hi, I'm carmen

SESSIONS

PORTRAIT SESSIONS

- carmen

RESERVE your SESSION

RESERVE  your  SESSION

There are two main session options to choose from.

The Signature Session is designed for families wanting a more complete experience. Perfect for one-hour outdoor family portraits, outdoor maternity sessions, or newborn sessions in the studio or in your home.

The Petite Studio Session offers a simplified approach, ideal for 30-minute maternity, child milestones, or birthday portraits in our white, timeless studio.

Most sessions are photographed in the Ohiopyle and Farmington PA areas, where I’ve curated a selection of scenic, natural locations. For those who prefer a different setting, travel throughout the surrounding region is available.

Choose a session that works perfectly for you. For expecting parents: Baby Plans are available for 2-4 sessions within your baby's first year to document the most unforgettable milestones. Reserve a date on my calendar with a $300 session fee, then purchase a collection once your gallery of images are ready. 

One-hour of session time for single-family or maternity. Up to 2 hours for newborn in-studio or in-home. Plus complimentary wardrobe styling and access to my client closet. Albums & frames are also available to preserve your images as living artwork in your home. 

outdoor family, Maternity, newborn (in-studio or in-home)

Collections starting at $1200 for all 70+ digital images in a private online gallery.

Signature Sessions

Signature Sessions

Choose 2-4 baby milestone sessions within one year, between maternity, newborn, 6-month, first birthday. 

baby plans available for expecting parents 

Collections receive a 10% discount for every session

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30-minutes of session time for maternity, children's birthdays, and newborns. Additional images, albums & frames are also available.

In-studio: Maternity, milestones, birthdays, newborn

Collections starting at $450 for 10 digital images. 

Petite Studio Sessions

Petite Studio Sessions

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A $300 session fee secures your date on my calendar for all local sessions, which are held on weekdays. For Petite Studio Sessions, you can expect a gallery of approximately 40 images available for purchase, with several collections designed to fit your needs. Signature Sessions expect 70+ images for a more complete storytelling experience. Heirloom albums and custom framing are a meaningful part of the process—designed to help you enjoy your images in your home, where they can be seen, felt, and cherished every day.

Up to 15 family members. All the edited digitals for family members to share. Additional family members: $35 each.

local extended family sessions

Collections starting at $1500 for all 70+ digital images in an online gallery. 

Extended Family Sessions

Extended Family Sessions

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"From our first family photos, maternity, newborn, and now family of four they have always made us feel at ease and picture taking fun. We love all of our photos and will treasure them forever."

-Emily, Mom

Technology will always change. Phones are replaced, platforms come and go, but the moments we capture together deserve something lasting. Something you can hold, flip through, and come back to for years to come.

There’s something so meaningful about seeing your story printed and preserved.

One of the most beautiful ways to experience your images is through a custom-designed album. Each one is thoughtfully created by me and crafted with the highest quality materials. Fine linens and leathers. These are heirloom pieces, made with true-to-life color and an intentional design that allows your story to unfold seamlessly. The kind you’ll leave out on your coffee table and reach for often, reliving those moments again and again.

Albums hold your family heirlooms.

Becuase your images deserve more than living on a screen. 

handcrafted Albums

handcrafted Albums

heirloom albums available
a la carte

• 8x10, 10x10, or 9x12 size 
• linen, vegan leather, or vegan suede cover 
• personalized debossing on front cover in silver, gold, rose gold, or blind color

HEIRLOOM ALBUM PRICING:
20 image album $1500
30 image album $2250
40 image album $2750
50 image album $3200

Additional 2-page spread (holds 1-3 images):
$100 each 

MATTED ALBUM PRICING:
Includes 20 portraits with a linen or velvet cover, $1500. Can hold up to 24 images.

Your photos aren’t meant to live on your phone. They’re meant to live on your walls, where you see them every day and are reminded of the love, joy, and connection you share. Custom framing turns your favorite images into artwork that brings your home to life. I’ll guide you through the entire process, from choosing the perfect sizes and styles to designing a gallery wall that truly feels like you. It’s one of the most beautiful ways to celebrate your family and make your house feel even more like home.

Famiily treasures you see every day on your walls

Fill your home with your greatest milestones, year after year.

custom Frames

custom Frames

All frame pricing below go by the print size within the frame. The entire frame size will be even larger based on mating and frame size. Made by hand in your choice of beautiful solid wood molding. Includes a 2", 3" or 4" mat.

8x10, 8x12, 10x10               $750
11x14, 12x12                        $950
12x18                                $1000
16x16, 16x20                     $1400
16x24, 20x20                     $1500
20x24, 24x24                    $2000
20x30                               $2200
24x30                                $2350
24x36, 30x30                    $3500
30x40                               $4500

ARTWORK for your home

ARTWORK for your home

When you care deeply about the beauty of your home, the way your images are finished matters just as much as the images themselves. Your photographs deserve to be experienced as art, not printed as an afterthought. Albums & frames are encouraged to complete a full-service photography experience.

I’ve carefully partnered with one of the finest boutique professional labs in the country to ensure every piece is crafted with exceptional quality, true-to-life color, and a level of artistry that feels right at home in the spaces you’ve so thoughtfully created.

Full Signature sessions are typically one hour for family and maternity sessions, while in-studio or in-home newborn sessions allow for up to two hours. Petite studio sessions are up to 30 minutes.

Can i print my images on my own?

Frequently Asked Questions

FEQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

how many images do i recieve?

What if I prefer not to have my children’s faces shared online?

what if it rains on my session date?

when do i receive my images?

what should we wear?

how long are the sessions?

do you retouch the images?

For outdoor sessions, we’ll be in close communication in the days leading up to your date. If needed, we can adjust the session time or reschedule for another day.

For Signature sessions, wardrobe planning and access to the client closet are exclusively available to you. For Petite studio sessions, we’re happy to provide wardrobe guidance.

Edited galleries are typically ready within 2–3 weeks. Once your artwork collection is purchased, your images will be delivered via email for download.

Session fees do not include digital images. After your session, you’ll select an artwork collection that includes your digital images, albums, and/or custom frames. Signature Sessions begin with all 70+ images, while Petite Studio collections begin at 10 images, with around 40 images available to choose from.

For the most accurate color, quality, and overall finish, I always recommend printing directly either through me or DIY through your online gallery. This ensures your images are produced exactly as they were intended.

Yes, you’re absolutely welcome to print your purchased images on your own as well. While more budget-friendly printing options can be tempting, the difference in paper quality, color accuracy, and overall finish can be significant. This is one of the reasons I love offering heirloom prints and artwork—so your images can be preserved and experienced beautifully in your home for years to come.

Your privacy is always honored. If you prefer to keep your images private, I’m more than happy to do so. Just let me know your preference.

Light, natural retouching is included with your experience to ensure your images feel polished while still true to you. More extensive edits, such as significant acne, scarring, tan lines, braces removal, or head swaps are available for an additional retouching fee. If you have something specific in mind, I’m always happy to discuss it ahead of your session and provide a custom quote.

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If you’re feeling like this is the right fit, the next step is reserving your session date on my calendar.

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Carmen May Photography is a wedding and portrait photography and videography team based in Farmington, Pennsylvania, serving couples and families throughout the Laurel Highlands, Pittsburgh, Cheat Lake and Morgantown, West Virginia, and Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. We specialize in creating natural, timeless imagery and heirloom-quality artwork that captures the beauty, joy, and emotion of your most important moments. For weddings and engagements, we work with some of the region’s most exclusive venues, including Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Historic Summit Inn Resort, Fernstone Retreat, The Grayson House, and Pittsburgh-area favorites like Oakland, Sewickley, Fox Chapel, Wexford, Mount Lebanon, and Oakmont. For maternity, newborn, and family sessions, we photograph families throughout the Laurel Highlands and surrounding West Virginia and Pennsylvania areas, capturing authentic, joyful moments that become treasured memories.

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