Photographs that preserve more than a moment—they preserve how it felt.
From weddings and surprise proposals to families, seniors, and beloved pets, I create timeless photographs that capture genuine connection, emotion, and the personalities that make your story uniquely yours.
Hi, I’m Lisa!
For 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of photographing weddings, engagements, families, seniors, pets, and so many of life’s meaningful moments. Along the way, I’ve met incredible people, heard their stories, and been invited to capture some of the moments they’ll treasure for years to come.
I believe the best photographs do more than show you what happened—they bring you back to how you felt.
Your wedding day will go by in a whirlwind of happy tears, laughter, hugs, and unforgettable moments. My goal is to capture all of it—from the big moments you expect to the little ones you didn’t even notice happening.
With 20 years of experience, I create a combination of timeless portraits and authentic moments that tell the story of your day.
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Whether you’re planning the perfect surprise proposal or celebrating this exciting chapter together, I’ll help you preserve the excitement, connection, and joy of this special time.
Life is made up of the little moments we share with the people we love most.
I create relaxed, natural family photographs that capture the personalities, connections, and little moments that make your family yours.
Senior year is such an exciting time—a celebration of who you are right now and everything that’s ahead.
I’ll create a relaxed portrait experience designed to capture your personality, confidence, and the things that make you uniquely you.
They are not simply pets—they are family.
I know firsthand how much our animals mean to us, and I love creating photographs that capture their personalities, quirks, and the special bond you share.
Because someday, those goofy little faces and familiar expressions will be among the memories you treasure most.
I’m incredibly grateful for every kind word and thoughtful review. Knowing that my clients are happy with their photographs—and their experience with me—is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.
“Lisa West’s talent is matched only by her professionalism, creativity, patience and genuine love of her furry subjects. The moment she came into our home, our dogs knew that she was someone special and she worked effortlessly with them to capture their true spirits and souls on film. Lisa took a quiet command of the photo session and offered many creative ideas, all of which turned out beautifully. She was also a great sport. I can not think of a better way to have made memories of our fuzzy family members and I could not have found a better person than Lisa to do it. Lisa’s photos move me. Other photographers take pictures. Lisa West creates art.” ~ Amy Podheiser
“I don’t know where to begin. You are talented and so good and OMG and they are so wonderful and I had tears in my eyes and oh wow and oh wow and OMG and this is all I am saying. I keep going over and over these pictures and I just love them all. Very touching shots of me holding Abby and you got a natural shots of me,too. I am so happy and will be happy all the time when I get those hanging on my wall. The tough part is picking out what I love. It will be very difficult. The very best part is, I am so grateful that I had this done and this is the “BEST GIFT” ever. I just can’t stop talking about you and your work is way above and beyond!” ~ Judy & Abby McGinley
“These pictures brought tears to my eyes! I’ve been anticipating and so looking forward to seeing the pictures. I LOVE them and so does everyone I sent the link to! You did a WONDERFUL job capturing their personalities and everything. You are *so* talented. The pictures are just beautiful, and it’s going to be very hard for me to pick!” ~ Megan O’Malley
I’d Love to Hear Your Story. Have a special moment coming up? I’d love to hear all about it!
Whether you’re planning a wedding, dreaming up the perfect proposal, celebrating your family, marking a senior milestone, or simply wanting beautiful photographs of the people and pets you love, I’d be delighted to be your photographer.
Let’s start planning something beautiful together.
Lisa West Photography is based in Pittsburgh, PA, and serves couples, families, seniors, and pet lovers throughout the Pittsburgh area and beyond. With 20 years of experience, Lisa creates timeless photographs that capture genuine connection, emotion, and the moments that matter most.
