City / Urban Locations

Click on images to enlarge. Keep in mind that some things may change between when I last visited them and when we go next. There is no guarantee that photos will be exactly the same as shown. Time of day, time of the year/season, weather conditions, traffic, crowds, outfits, comfort in posing, skin tone, etc can all play a factor in the outcome of the photo.

Pittsburgh North Shore

Pros:

  • River Trail (paved path)
  • Many options here (could do an entire session)
  • Yellow bridges
  • Downtown PGH in the background
  • options for Warhol wall (depending on current condition)

Cons:

  • Baseball or football stadium events on the North Shore can make this area overly crowded

Pittsburgh - Cultural District

About:

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Near the North Shore

Pros:

  • Many options here
  • Within walking distance to North Shore spots

Cons:

  • Plays/shows at nearby theaters can make this slightly crowded, but manageable
  • Bring comfortable shoes because we will be walking multiple city blocks

The Highline

  • Pittsburgh, PA (between Station Square and South Side)

Pros:

  • Options for overlooking the city as well as small business/store fronts
  • Usually less crowded during the day

Cons:

  • I try to go here earlier in the day. There is a restaurant that serves beer and has outdoor seating. I've never had anything happen or said, but I don't want to invite the opportunity.

Color Park

  • Pittsburgh, PA (next to the Highline)

Pros:

  • Colorful graffiti park
  • Unique

Cons:

  • Once a year it is completely painted white, but it could be at anytime (usually in spring)
  • Graffiti is allowed by anyone - so watch for vulgar backgrounds
  • Not a ton of options but is right next to Highline which has more options

Sewickely, PA

Pros:

  • "small town" urban feel
  • less busy than PGH
  • many options

Cons:

  • Not many cons with this place but wouldn't recommend for someone who wanted "big" city life

East Liverpool, OH

Pros:

  • Same feel as Sewickley "small town" urban feel
  • Less busy, rarely crowded
  • Has light colored bridge

Cons:

  • Not recommended if the "big city" feel is what you want

Cathedral of Learning and/or Carnegie Mellon Columns

  • Oakland, PA
  • College Campuses

Pros:

  • Has many options
  • Unique architecture

Cons:

  • These are college campuses. Possibly busy during school year and possible construction during summer.

Other Options:

  • Point State Park, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Herr's Island (images coming soon)
  • Near the river by David L Lawrence Convention Center
  • Open to ideas! Just ask!