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.
