Vintage Daydream In-Home Boudoir Session

This in-home boudoir session felt like stepping into a secret chapter of a well-loved novel — all soft light, vintage charm, and unapologetic presence. Her home, with its warm wood tones, intricate windows, and tiny chandelier glows, became a co-conspirator in the shoot. We moved from reading nooks to backyard lounges, letting the vibe shift from sultry to Sunday-afternoon lounging realness. The "Hug Me" pillow made an appearance, as did the kind of confidence that only blooms when you feel 100% at home — in your space and in your skin.

A Maternity Session in Two Worlds

Amanda is a teacher, a reiki master, a photographer — a woman who holds many kinds of knowing. We made these portraits in deep winter (after I tripled checked with her about braving the cold)- just as the days are getting a tad longer and roots arewere stirring beneath the surface, still going undetected but on the cusp of breaking through for spring. Across the world, it was orange season. In ancient Japan, they believed oranges came from the Eternal Land — a place beyond time, where past, present, and future blur into one sweet, golden now. I brought some Sumo Citrus mandarins to our session because they reminded me of a pregnant belly: radiant, otherworldly, impossibly full of life.

This session was a meditation on duality — the soft, supple glow of expectancy and the fierce, grounded strength of motherhood. We honored both. Candlelight, bare skin, and tender connection gave way to wool cloaks, winter stillness, and the pointed edge of sais — ancient tools of defense and devotion. Amanda stood in every version of herself, timeless and whole, and the camera simply followed her lead.

Growing Up Together: A Hometown Family Portrait Session

There’s something surreal about photographing a family from the very beginning — before rings, before babies, before Rosie the Swiss mountain dog made her modeling debut. I’ve known Emily since our hometown days, and documenting her engagement to Josh, their wedding, and then welcoming not one but TWO adorable boys into the mix has been a total heart-squeezer. This fall family portrait session in central Massachusetts was a celebration of all of it: love, growth, and the slightly chaotic joy that comes from photographing kids who’ve mastered the art of leaf-launching and dramatic dog-hugging.

We played, we posed (kind of), and we let Rosie steal the show. The boys brought big energy and even bigger personalities — flexing, tackling, and generally treating the session like their own personal sitcom pilot. And honestly? I wouldn’t have it any other way. These are the moments that matter: real, messy, joyful, and full of love. Also, shoutout to Rosie for being the only one who nailed every pose. True professional.

Please Stop Throwing Rocks at Your Brother: Family Portraits 2024

Josh, Susie, and their two boys kicked off this Hopedale Pond session with a rock-skipping competition (spoiler: everyone won) before we hit the trails for what can only be described as “woodland sibling parkour.” With the sun low and golden behind us, we wrapped the day with a bit of fishing — though the real catch was all the personality packed into these fast-paced, joy-filled moments.

These brothers brought so much energy that the session practically directed itself — I just kept up and hit the shutter. We let the day unfold naturally, letting tree stumps become stages, sticks become swords, and quiet water views become family portraits soaked in light and love. Sometimes the best plan is no plan — just two kids being wildly themselves while their parents laugh nearby. A perfect fall afternoon, captured one skip and leap at a time.

Holding it All: A Fall Family Session at the Quabbin

This fall family portrait session at the Quabbin Reservoir was something special — not just because the leaves were showing off or because Olivia has an impressive talent for spotting the best acorns, but because this family brought so much heart. Instead of a traditional engagement session, Beverly and Mark chose to honor their love through family portraits. They brought a framed photo of their first daughter, who passed away at 17, to make sure she was part of the day — a quiet but powerful reminder of the ways love endures, grows, and continues to show up.

Olivia brought the energy (and the rock-climbing ambition), reminding us all that the forest is basically a natural jungle gym if you believe in yourself hard enough. We wandered through golden fields and pine-lined paths, letting her lead the way — collecting nature treasures and making memories that will grow with her. This session was full of laughter, big feelings, and the kind of beauty that only happens when a family brings their whole story with them — love, grief, joy, moss, and all.

Fian's first portrait session

There’s something about the way a new family moves together—soft, careful, completely wrapped up in each other. Fian’s first portrait session by the Connecticut River was filled with those quiet, fleeting moments. The ones where love settles into the smallest details—his parents’ hands cradling him, their eyes locked on his tiny face, the way they instinctively leaned toward each other, as if they were always meant to fit this way.

Dressed in the coziest little outfit, complete with a knit hat that made him look impossibly sweet, Fian drifted off to sleep while we captured the smallest details—his tiny fingers, the peaceful rise and fall of his chest, the way he seemed so at home in the outdoors. This session wasn’t just about taking pictures; it was about capturing a beginning, a love that already feels infinite.