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.
