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Brooke Tennant
Brooke is the owner and lead photographer at Petite Magnolia Photography, just outside of Pittsburgh in McMurray, PA. She specializes in maternity, newborn, baby, and family photography with a focus on documenting the quiet connections, the genuine emotions, and those little moments that make each season of family life so precious. Her approach is simple: create timeless images that feel like you. She believes photographs should document the love and connection your family shares right now, and that those images deserve to live somewhere more meaningful than a phone camera roll. That's why she guides her clients through creating heirloom albums, fine art prints, and keepsake pieces they'll return to for generations.
What to Expect from Your Pittsburgh Maternity, Newborn, and Family Photography Experience Whether you’re newly expecting, counting down the days until your baby arrives, or trying to hold onto every moment with your growing family – I’m so glad you found your way here. Here’s what to expect from your Pittsburgh photography experience. I’m Brooke, […]
In-Home Newborn Session: Is It Right for Your Family? The first weeks with a new baby are tender, beautiful… and a little surreal. When you’re deciding if an in-home newborn session is right for your family, it’s best to consider the pros and cons of both in home sessions and studio sessions. Both options can be […]
Newborn Photography Safety: 3 Questions Every Parent Should Ask Newborn photography safety isn’t always the first thing parents think of when looking for a photographer. Choosing a newborn photographer feels like a huge decision because it IS a huge decision. You’re trusting someone with your brand-new baby during one of the most precious and vulnerable […]
Family-Friendly Christmas Activities Around Pittsburgh The older my kids get, the more I realize that the holidays aren’t really about having a perfect season… they’re about choosing a few simple traditions and doing them again and again until they feel like “this is what our family does.” If you’re looking for family-friendly Christmas activities around […]
5 Must-Have Pittsburgh Newborn Session Photos That Truly Matter Those first days with your newborn fly by faster than you expect—one minute they’re tiny and sleepy, the next they’re rolling over and outgrowing their bassinet. If you’re wondering which 5 must-have Pittsburgh newborn session photos actually matter, these are the ones you’ll be grateful to […]
Documenting Baby’s First Year: Why It’s Worth It Your family is growing fast. Life is full of moments that deserve to be remembered. Documenting your Pittsburgh baby’s first year is easy with The Petite Magnolia Collective Membership. It’s designed for busy Pittsburgh families who want to document baby’s first year through a calm, effortless photography […]
Why Custom Heirloom Artwork Means So Much More Than Digital Files There’s no denying the appeal of digital files—instant, convenient, and flexible. You can share them with family, post them online, and store them with a click. But while digital images are wonderful to have, they shouldn’t be the end goal of your portrait experience. […]
2025 Fall Activities in Pittsburgh, PA and Family Events Hey, friends! When the leaves start changing and the mornings finally call for sweaters, it’s officially time to share my favorite 2025 Fall Activities in Pittsburgh, PA and Family Events. And if your family is anything like mine, you’re ready to get outside, soak in the […]
Pittsburgh Fall Family Portraits: Golden Hour is the Secret Ingredient for Unforgettable Family Photos There’s something magical about fall evenings in Pittsburgh. The golden light glows across the trees, the air feels crisp, and the leaves create the most beautiful backdrop. It’s the perfect setting for Pittsburgh fall family portraits—the kind of portraits that feel […]
Finding a clothing store that understands your style is never an easy feat. You have spent years curating your taste. You know what works, what doesn’t, and what will keep you comfortable through each occasion. As a Pittsburgh family photographer who loves working to style my clients, I understand this frustration all too well. Lucky […]
