Molly | A North Shore Senior Session | Pittsburgh Photographer

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Written by Kathryn Hyslop

Molly rocked her session!  We went to the North Shore first, to capture the city skyline, yellow bridges, and the water steps.  Afterwards we drove up to Phipps Conservatory and Schenley Park to capture a more natural vibe.  Sunset came quickly, so we ended the night with dance pictures in front of Phipps.  

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