Gritty Strip District Senior Session | Olivia

Senior Portraits
Written by Kathryn Hyslop

Gritty Strip District Senior Session | Olivia

I’m obsessed with everything from this senior session. We explored the Strip District to capture that authentic Pittsburgh vibe, and the photoshoot just screams ‘steel city’. As the sun started to set, we crossed the 31st St Bridge over to Washington’s Landing to grab a few nature shots, and end with the skyline. The whole session was a great mix of everything that makes Pittsburgh great.

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