National Breastfeeding Week 2022
Pittsburgh Parents Breastfeed at North Shore, Water Steps
JOIN US FOR NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING/CHESTFEEDING WEEK
Hi Yinzers! Jessica Thomas and Kate Csallner of Pittsburgh Born Photography here. We are both photographers in the Pittsburgh area that specialize in birth, maternity, parenthood and newborn photography. Our passion with our particular set of skills is to empower families in their journey into parenthood.
In 2018 we had a dream of photographing a bunch of breastfeeding Pittsburgh parents and their little ones on the Andy Warhol big yellow bridge. We planned, executed and the result was EPIC! Then again in 2019 we moved to Point State Park and had even more families participate. Covid dramatically altered our plans in 2020 and we had to take the year off, but came back strong in 2021 where we photographed breastfeeding parents at Color Park. We love doing this for our community, so please join us again or for the first time for another epic photographic moment in our beautiful city of Pittsburgh! Let’s make this year’s photo EVEN BIGGER!!
Water Steps, North Shore
WHAT IS IT?
An invasion of awesome Pittsburgh parents in an epic group feeding photo opportunity in our city! We want to celebrate and empower any parent of the Burgh, even others in different parts of the country.
WHEN IS THE EVENT?
Saturday, July 23rd at 8PM at the Water Steps in North Shore. We know that can be a bit late for our little ones but we hope you can plan and make an exception for this event. We want beautiful golden sunset photos like you see above! Mini Sessions will take place before the group photo. If you sign up for a mini session we will ask you to come a little bit earlier to the location for your photos! The mini sessions have gone incredibly quickly in the past so please do not hesitate on signing up for those.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR TO PARTICIPATE?
We are looking for parents in and around the Pittsburgh area who are currently breastfeeding, chestfeeding, using any form of human milk giving their children. We recognize that looks different for every family so exclusive pumpers, part-breastfed part formula feeders, tube feeders, etc. are all welcome. We are hoping to attract all forms of parenthood, ages of children, and diversity. We welcome all genders, trans and non-binary parents, races, orientations, ways of life.
WHY DO THIS?
Because it's really awesome! Because it empowers people to feel confident in feeding their babies in public places without fear. Because we like to celebrate YOU.
WHAT DO YOU GET?
Every participant will receive a digital copy of the group photo!
COST:
$0 for the group portion! We want as many people to be able to participate without the stress of a fee and want all parents regardless of their financial situation to have equal opportunity to be a part of our event.
We will have awesome mini-breastfeeding/chestfeeding sessions before the group portion for one-time-only price of $50 for 3 edited digital photos you get to pick with print-release. Additional photos can also be added on for a small additional price at the time your gallery is available. We are asking full payment at time of booking. We will give you the info to pay via Venmo (if you need a different method of payment just reach out). Due to the super limited availability these mini sessions are non-refundable (unless we can fill your slot via the waitlist).
Important Note if you are interested in taking a mini session slot:
We understand that sometimes babies and toddlers do not always want to feed on command and that is okay. We work with what we can get! BUT if you are signing up for these sessions it is important to understand this is NOT a family mini session. This is a time to celebrate you and your individual child’s feeding journey so come prepared to do that. Please no siblings who are not currently feeding. If you are tandem feeding then you are more than welcome to have your older child join!
Please sign up using the form below to RSVP your spot. We want to have an awesome large turn out for this once in a life-time epic shoot. Your information will allow us to plan accordingly, and email you details on what to bring and wear.
PLEASE SHARE THIS EVENT WITH YOUR FRIENDS!!!!! We can Accommodate many in this location so let’s spread the word together.
All information is confidential and is for the event only. We are not affiliated with anyone and will give out your information, spam you, or sign you up for anything.
2018, 2019 and 2021 Group Photos!
2018 Andy Warhol Bridge
2019 Point State Park
2021 Color Park
