Category Archives: Toddlers & Littles

Family portrait session (Rachel, Drew, A, & C) – Brookline, MA

A couple of years ago, big brother A was not so excited about getting his picture taken. But this year, he popped out of their car with his own fancy camera and took a photo of ME! So cute. As for little sister, her mom warned me she might be a little tricky this morning, but I did not expect her to be *so* suspicious of me (check out the side-eye)! We all had a few laughs, though, as we walked through the park and caught up on the joys and challenges of parenthood – how fast the preschool hours fly by and yet how long some of the days feel, how different personalities shine through at different times, and yet how similar siblings can be, too. Through it all, though, Rachel and Drew seem to always make it clear to their kids just how much they love them, just how much they adore and care for each of their curious, happy, and sometimes contemplative kids.

It’s always a joy seeing you all! So happy for your new 4-legged baby to have found such a loving family. Thank you, thank you for trusting me to capture some of your family’s special moments.

Family portrait session (Suzanna, Nick, J, & J) – Winchester, MA

Ah, brotherly love. Or, headlocks? They are *almost* one in the same according to these awesome boys. They’ve grown SO much over the past year and are successfully keeping their parents on-the-go. They ran, they jumped, they wrestled. We explored the secret bridge and checked out the water. They made faces at each other and jumped on one another. They squeezed and hugged. And bonus – this year, we were lucky enough to be joined by Nick’s mom and her husband to get a few photos of them all together.

Suzanna and Nick, thank you so much for your continued trust to capture your family year after year. It is always a joy to see you all!

Family portrait session (Katie, Chip, C, & R) – Brookline, MA

Maybe all he needed was a pee break? Maybe. But Katie and Chip did what most parents would do when one kid isn’t exactly doing what they want them to do: move on and hope they’ll come around. The resulting photo may come back to haunt him when he’s 20, but to me (and hopefully to his doting parents!), it’s precious. Check it out for yourself and tell me what you think. Being a kid is hard, being a big brother is challenging, but in the end, there is love. And koi fish. And a fun little bridge. And a playground!

Katie and Chip, I simply loved seeing you all again. I can’t believe how big the kids are since last year, but I hope these photos always help you remember their cuteness and their dynamic, budding personalities no matter how big they get.

Family portrait session (Jennifer, Matt, S, N, & A) – Reading, MA

With twin sisters, big brother knew exactly where to stand for a sibling photo without any direction – directly square in the middle. He seemed quite comfortable there, more so than most older brothers may be, balancing the differences in personalities between the two girls delicately with charm and humor. There’s one who doesn’t really care for kisses, and one who is openly more affectionate – both are undeniably sweet and kind. And while I’m sure all three kids all hear about how much they look like “mini-me’s” of their parents (it really is incredible!), they are clearly each their own person, carefully carving out their own space in this world at a faster pace than their parents want while Jennifer and Matt guide them gracefully along the way.

What a pleasure to be able to photograph you all again! The kids may have changed a bit since our last photo session and have grown exponentially since the first session, but you two seem to not have aged at all!

Family portrait session (Meghan, Dan, & E) – Winchester, MA

With baby #2 on the way, little miss has just a little more time to revel in the spotlight but what she will gain in friendship and love will be so worth it. For now, though, she seems to enjoy taking the lead on what direction to run, how fast, and how far. Up the hill, and further up the hill she ran, until she got to the too-steep part and couldn’t find a way to comfortably come back down by herself. Mom to the rescue! After that, she had a little birthday cake to mark the big #2. Peppa Pig is where it’s at, complete with Peppa Pig dress, boots, cake decoration, and tail. And her own Peppa Pig, of course, to keep her company.

Meghan and Dan, I can’t wait to meet little baby boy in just a few months!