award-winning Pittsburgh family PHOTOGRAPHER

Specializing in classic newborn, baby & maternity portraits

Two young sisters lovingly kissing and cuddling their swaddled newborn sibling on a cozy bed.

Pittsburgh Newborn & Maternity photographer | Luxury family portraits

Serving Pittsburgh, Cranberry Township, Wexford, Sewickley & surrounding areas

Sleeping twin newborns swaddled in brown and cream wraps with knit bonnets in studio photo.

Hi! I'm Melissa, the photographer behind Three Little Bees Photography, a luxury newborn, maternity, and child portrait studio based in the Pittsburgh, PA area, just 20 minutes north of Cranberry Township. Capturing connection, intimacy and emotion in portraits of your growing family is my very favorite thing to do.


As a new parent, you deserve the best when it comes to documenting your family's journey. I am dedicated to providing a customized, stress-free experience. As a mother of four myself, I can empathize with the joys and anxieties of brand new parenthood. I take pride in capturing the unique personality of each baby and family.


My studio is equipped with everything you need for a beautiful session, including high-end maternity gowns, professional lighting, and newborn wraps, baby outfits, and quality props. I use exclusive professional print labs to offer a range of high-quality prints, albums, and canvases to my clients.


I invite you to take a look through my portfolio and contact me today to chat about your vision for your maternity, newborn, or portrait session. My art has been featured in multiple national and international photography magazines, and I'm so proud to have been won awards in large photography competitions. My studio is located in the Evans City area, just 20 minutes north of Cranberry Township and 40 minutes north of the city of Pittsburgh. I serve clients from Cranberry Township, Wexford, Gibsonia, Butler, and Beaver Counties.

Up close family and newborn portrait | Three Little Bees Photography
Melissa Hansen portrait Three Little Bees Photography photographer

"I cannot recommend Three Little Bees Photography/Melissa more. She is exceptionally talented, exquisitely patient and has exemplary customer service. She’s hands down the person I would choose over and over again. Don’t miss out on this newborn photographer. She’s hands down the best."

(Bethany R.)
Featured in Inspired Magazine 2021 by the National Association of Professional Child Photographers badge.
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Young girl in vintage dress eating apple by school desk, silver award winning photo.
Storyville Photography Top 10 Photographer 2020 award badge with tree and swing illustration.