Monthly Archives: October 2016

Extended family session – South Boston, MA

In a year where we’ve seen extreme drought in our area, the past few weekends have handed us some rain which has really thrown a wrench into some outdoor sessions. This extended family session decided to forge ahead with an indoor session since one set of grandparents were in from out of town; we made the best of it! This little boy is clearly so loved. He gave high-fives to all, built (and knocked down) a block tower, showed off his belly, and kissed the belly that holds his new sibling-to-be. We managed to get outside for a few minutes where he proceeded to be completely taken with the rain and the gutter. So cute!

Thanks to all of you for a cozy morning. (As a complete aside, this session took place just *doors* away from where my husband and I lived before making the move to the ‘burbs – fun to see the street again!)

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Family portrait session – Winchester, MA

Chickens, goats, and a plethora of watering cans. What more could you ask for? Sweet baby J has grown quite a bit since his newborn shoot this past spring, and big brother J seems like he’s grown 5 inches in 6 months. My favorite moment? We found a tree stump that seemed like it was carved for the sole purpose of playing peek-a-book. I’m not sure who was having more fun – the baby or the big brother. Their reactions to each other were remarkable – each enjoying the others’ laughter more than their own.

Suzanna and Nick, thanks again for allowing me to document these cutie-pie faces. They warm my heart.

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Newborn session – Lexington, MA

Her heart seems like it’s about to explode. They have twin first-graders, a preschooler, and a newborn. Her hands are full; her heart is overflowing. That’s how happy this mom is. She is exhausted yet beaming; dad is tired yet smiling. The kids are running and playing and smiling and swinging… And kissing and marveling at their new baby sister.

I’ve had the privilege of photographing this family ever since the twins were 18-months old. I couldn’t feel more humbled that they continue to trust me to capture some of their most important milestones. Thank you, T & E. May you enjoy the minutes of peace and roll with the chaos!

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A mom and her girls (Rainelle, C, & N) – North Reading, MA

Nothing like a last minute shoot with my favorite two nieces to cap off a whirlwind week! Their smiles helped me to get out of my health-mishap funk (severe hives, anyone?) and I was able to bring along my two girls as “helpers” which was fun, too. My two nieces are beautiful each in her own way and I love to be able to try to capture their sassy and spunky personalities through my lens, the way I see them, the way I know them. And my sister got in on some of the action, too, which is always awesome. We will be sure to get Doug in there next time!

I’ve added a new favorite of my girls with their cousins at the end. Please excuse the PJs on my older one – it was PJ day at school (when do parents get one of those, by the way?).

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Extended family portrait session – North Reading, MA

A rainy Saturday didn’t stop this group from gathering and taking time to appreciate the relationships that exist within and around this family. Of particular note, each set of grandparents on both side of the family apparently get along famously – so much so that they even vacation together – without their kids/grandkids! Did you follow that? Laura and Kevin, the parents of the two handsome boys, each have a set of parents: Jim and Ruth (Laura’s parents) and Ken and Mary Ellen (Kevin’s parents). THEY go away together. I love it! How lucky are these two boys to have such a tight night family. They were joined on this day by Kevin’s sister, Liz, who benefited from the sweet “double-smooch” from her nephews. Once the portrait portion of the session was complete, the boys sat down with one of their grandmother’s for a story. You could totally tell that the grandmother had been a preschool teacher and a librarian – she was totally in her element!

Laura and Kevin, thanks again for having me! I loved seeing the photos from our last session displayed in your new beautiful home.

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