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.
