Question 1

What is your style?

Accepted Answer

My visual style is clean, simple, and timeless, and my shooting style is fun and active! Please see examples here of my style so that you will know what to expect from your images if you choose me as your photographer.

Question 2

What is a little session?

Accepted Answer

Little sessions are 30 minutes long and result in a collection of about 10 images. These work well for the following:

Families with one child
Baby or child portrait
Maternity session
Environmental headshot

These sessions take place in my studio or at a South Hills nature location on select dates. Little Sessions are not practical for families of more than three, or for sessions that need a little extra time -- newborns, seniors, pets, or multiple toddlers, for example.

Question 3

Where will we be shooting?

Accepted Answer

The location depends on the type of session, the ages of any children, and what vibe you would like to have in your portraits. For families, I like to shoot outside if possible! Your home is a great place for a lifestyle session and is my preference for newborn sessions. I have a list of favorite outdoor locations I like to shoot in all regions of Pittsburgh, so we will discuss and I will make recommendations before we pick a spot. If you have a location that is special to you, please share with me so I can research. I also have a beautiful, modern studio that is suitable for all types of sessions.

Question 4

What is the difference between a headshot and a branding portrait?

Accepted Answer

A headshot will provide a picture of your head and shoulders only. This is best for your LinkedIn profile, your Website, or other purposes in which it's helpful to share your image and personality. We shoot these in our studio and use a simple, neutral background usually.

If you need something a little more specialized but don't have time for a location shoot right now, we offer a compositing service, which means that we can take your headshot in our studio and add your selection from our library of unique and interesting backgrounds after your shoot, using editing tools. We can even simply change the background from a neutral color to the color of your choice.

Headshot:

Headshot of Pittsburgh Physician

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Composited Headshot:

Composite image headshot

A branding portrait is suited for more involved shoots where you will need a full length portrait, an environmental portrait, or more extensive imagery for the purposes of personal branding or business. This type of shoot is best if you need anything more than a head and shoulders portrait in our studio. For example, you might want to shoot on-location outside or in your place of business. You might want lifestyle-type portraits of you doing your work. You may want to showcase interesting tools of the trade or equipment unique to you and your business. We have worked with everyone from physicians and lawyers to personal trainers, musicians, and real estate agents, and we love coming up with creative and commercially-viable imagery for our clients in their workplaces.

Branding portrait of a personal trainer:

Branding Portrait of a Personal Trainer

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Branding portrait of a Pittsburgh Executive:

Question 5

Where is your studio and what is it like?

Accepted Answer

Missy Timko Photography Studio is a very large, beautiful space located in the uptown Mt. Lebanon neighborhood of Pittsburgh. For more info about the studio, click here.

Check out the inside of our beautiful space:

Question 6

What happens after my session?

Accepted Answer

I am pleased to offer custom design consultation and in-person ordering for all session types. Following your session, we will set a date to get together at my studio to pick out just the right set of joy-inspiring portrait display items for you. Take a look at our video that describes the process: