Golden Hour Glow: Fall Senior Photos at Mellon Park

This senior portrait session at Mellon Park in Pittsburgh was the perfect blend of simplicity, natural beauty, and seasonal color. With golden hour light pouring through the trees and fall foliage at its peak, we kept the focus on the environment’s rich tones and the senior’s effortless charm.

high school senior girl sits on a bench in a flowering garden in the autumn. the light is golden and she is wearing blue jeans and white top.
high school senior wearing a white top and blue jeans stands in golden light in between the branches of a tree in mellon park
high school senior wearing a white top and blue jeans stands in golden light in between the branches of a tree in mellon park in pittsburgh

Anaya chose clean, casual outfits letting the jewel-toned leaves, blooming garden paths, and warm sunlight do the heavy lifting. Her natural ease in front of the camera made the shoot feel more like a stroll than a session, and the resulting images are vibrant, true-to-life, and full of personality.

senior sits with a leg extended on the steps of mellon park. she is wearing a red sweater and is surrounded by bright fall leaves
senior plays with her hair and leans against a wall covered in colorful ivy
senior plays with her hair and leans against a wall covered in colorful ivy. golden light peeks through the background.
senior stands in white flowers and the golden sun shines in the background. she is surrounded by fall trees in mellon park in pittsburgh

From pops of white wildflowers to dramatic reds and golds, we made sure to highlight the natural elements of Mellon Park without letting them overpower the star of the shoot. These photos are a reminder that sometimes, less is more… especially when the light and location are this good.

high school senior leans against a stone wall and is framed between holly branches in mellon park. she is wearing jeans and a red sweater
senior wearing jeans and a white top leans against an iron door at mellon park in the fall. the trees and path are illuminated by golden light
highschool senior leans her head in her hand and lays on wall in mellon park. the image is black and white

Looking for senior portraits that feel like you? Let’s plan a session that brings out your personality in a place you love!

high school senior stands in front of yellow trees in mellon park. her style is effortlessly cool and she is wearing jeans and tennis shoes
senior breaks into a laugh during her session in mellon park in pittsburgh. she is standing in front of a bright yellow tree
high school senior poses in the landscaping at mellon park. she is standing in ght eshrubs and looking away. the background includes lots of bright fall leaves
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