about kelli slavonic

I love making your memories into artwork

CAFFEINE FIEND | nurse | boy momx3

Hi, I'm Kelli! I live in Mount Lebanon in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. I have 3 young boys who keep me on my toes. I am a pediatric nurse with lots of experience working with medically complex and neurodivergent clients. I have taken a break from nursing to spend more time with my boys and focus on my photography business.

Some days I feel like all I do is prevent concussions, clean up messes and feed the snack monsters. Despite the chaos and monotony, each day has so many beautiful moments I never want to forget. I love to document these memories with my camera. I want to help you preserve your family's beautiful snapshots of childhood and motherhood too. It is true what they say, "The days are long, but the years are short". 

Thank you to Courtney Eleanor Photography for my amazing branding photos!

Newborn & Maternity Photographer

How it Began

the magic of photography spoke to me as a mom

My love for photography really  blossomed when I became a mom and wanted to capture both the milestones and mundane moments in my boys' lives. As my last "baby" is not much of a baby anymore, I get nostalgic thinking about how different things will be next year or the year after. 
I can't help but smile every time I see this one particular photo of our family laughing together. The photo is ours to love and look back on forever. I hope that you will let me take photos like that for you - ones that you and your kids can't help but smile and get warm fuzzies when you look at them.
Moms often have a million photos of the kids and Dad on their phones but let's capture you and your beautiful bond with the family too. You deserve to document those memories and get pampered along the way. My process will take the stress out of getting family photos done and help you to look and feel your very best. I offer a client wardrobe, add on hair and makeup, and pre-session planning for clients with any unique needs (sensory, behavioral, medical, etc). 
Let's hang those special memories on the wall to remind you and your family of the love you have for each other! 

 

Let us make your session day relaxing! I have lots of beautiful dresses you to can try on before your session date and wear the day of. I partner with a talented hair and makeup artist, who will make you feel like a million bucks. Imagine not having to worry about getting ready on your session day. Just show up and get pampered!

Look and feel your best

Hair & Makeup
Client Wardrobe

all are welcome

Let's capture your family just as you are

Do you or your kids have any unique needs that make you wonder how in the world you could have a family photo session done? I am here for you! I have lots of experience working with clients with medical or behavioral needs. We can do some pre-session planning to help things go as smoothly as possible. Even if things don't go as planned, I will still get some beautiful shots! 

"Kelli captured such memorable and amazing photos of my husband and I with our dog. She was extremely professional and every aspect of the photoshoot was well planned and executed. She brought various props and had a vision board that she made specific for us. She was a natural with making us feel comfortable in front of the camera and worked so well with our dog. She gave all of the right cues and captured such a wide range of photos to ensure we got exactly what we wanted. They all turned out so amazing and we cannot wait for more sessions in the future!"

"She captured such memorable and amazing photos!"

LOVE NOTE FRom Alex

making you feel relaxed & beautiful

MY MAIN GOAL AS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER?

I want you to look and feel your best for the session. I offer a beautiful selection of dresses for mom and an add on hair and makeup service. You deserve to be pampered and feel gorgeous! I will provide family styling guidance too. 

Pre-session planning is done for each family. Every family is unique and I am here to support you and make the session as stress free as possible. Sessions typically start with a few posed shots and then I capture the fun stuff. Things don’t always go as planned with kids or teens and that’s okay. I will still capture some beautiful shots that you will want to hang on your walls!

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