Going through these images to share with you today made me wish for spring! I also love seeing the energy and expressiveness of these kids. Photographing families has been a constant for me over the years and I still find it to be a favorite! Carmela and the kids met me at Sholan Farms for a quick session in the trees and gazebo out back. I am so happy I was able to capture these moments! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Closing out the end of autumn with this session was so inspiring for me. Tina wanted to include the autumn leaves in her shoot but wasn't sure how to make it happen since most of the leaves had since fallen. With the evening sun kissing the scene and whimsical branches reaching, I think we were able to capture the color and wonder of new life!

More often than not I end up finding a place for families. I do enjoy having the ability to find something for them, but sometimes I don't know their area as well. I thought I would share how to choose the best location for family portraits and reasons why you should have something planned ahead of time as a family.

Jenni contacted me about getting pictures of her family over a year ago, letting me know that she was anxious to have pictures once R came home! We finally got that chance to meet up a few weeks ​​​​​​​back at the Willard Brook State Forest in Ashby, MA. I couldn't have been happier with these three! Adoption is such a powerful depiction of love and dedication. Having the pleasure to work with adoptive parents and their kids is something special. It really gives you a glimpse of how powerful love can be.

Only in the last 10 years has it become increasingly more popular to have lifestyle type family portraits done. I remember as a kid going to a studio and having to sit with my hands propped a certain way in front of a big camera on a tripod. Nowadays photographs have become truer to personalities and set in very diverse locations. I thought I would share 4 myths that I have heard over time about these lifestyle family portrait sessions.

I have been waiting patiently to share these images with all of you. These ladies came to me seeking to have photos taken of them to give as a gift to their parents for Christmas. I was so glad they wanted to have pictures taken! I have done work for them individually before and couldn't wait for the chance to capture them together as sisters. We decided to meet at the George Hill Apple Orchard in Lancaster, MA for this session!

You know how it goes. You finally get around to setting up a time with the photographer for family photos. Somehow you found time in that schedule of yours. Then fear comes over you when you think about what you are supposed to wear. Yikes! I've seen it. I've been there before. You want to look your best but you don't want to have to spend more money on new outfits for everyone. Let me give you a few tips that might help either answer the questions or ease the concern. 

I was excited to photograph these four because the last time I did, there were only 3! It has been a while. I was a little daring this time around and decided to work in open sun in this field behind Sholan Farms in Leominster, MA. Thankfully, winter light is lower in the sky so it worked out to my advantage (Any aspiring photographers out there? That secret was for you.) Taking risks, I am finding, really takes things to another level.

All those in-between moments in life are so special. Especially the ones where life is celebrated during a birthday. I had the pleasure of photographing this party in New Hampshire at Pickity Place. It is set in the woods with little coves and ivy everywhere. 

I am finally getting a chance to share these images of the Perez family! Such a happy and laid back time with these three. We met at the Wachusett Reservoir in Clinton, MA for a quick session and I really couldn't get enough of the little guy. 

Calling someplace home is something we all want. Don't you think so? Sometimes it changes, adapts and takes on different faces. Some get married, others buy houses or rent apartments. All those big, happy (stressful, no lie) moments in life are kind of what defines the next page. I was so glad to know that my friend Kirosha wanted to have her family photographs at home in Leominster, Ma.

Now that I live in NY, it is easier for me to make trips to New England to fit in a few sessions during a long weekend. I was excited to find out that this family was able to meet with me a few weeks back at the Wachusett Reservoir in Clinton, MA. This is their third time and I always love seeing families change over time in beautiful ways. This time Grandpa was able to join!