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Ok – so the algorithm won’t like this post. It isn’t about family photography. The photographs were not taken in New England. It will not be considered ‘on-brand’. But, I think the algorithm will get it wrong; I think it is precisely on-brand. It is about the importance of the strong bonds of friendship and […]

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Spring Family Photo Session | Boston

Visiting the Arnold Arboretum I love going to arboretums and botanical gardens. Doing a family photo session in such a setting combines two of my favorite things in one! This session took place on an early spring morning at the Arnold Arboretum in Boston. The day started off foggy but had cleared as the young […]

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college grad senior portrait

SHOUT OUT TO THE SENIORS! This is a graduate appreciation post! Whether you are graduating from high school, college, or post-grad, you should know that you’ve just done something you can be really proud of. What you’ve just accomplished is not easy and should not be taken for granted. These years are hard. They are […]

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First Birthday Photo Session | Acton, MA

In honor of the Korean celebration of Doljanchi, mom and dad wanted their daughter to wear a traditional hanbok for her first birthday photo session. Doljanchi is a Korean tradition that celebrates the first birthday of a baby. This ceremony blesses the child with a prosperous future and has taken on great significance in Korea. […]

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These sweet young women reached out right before the holidays inquiring about a cousin photography session. They wanted to give their grandmother a collage of photos of the group of them. We had a blast in the studio. They cheered each other on, they laughed together, and just had so much fun enjoying each other’s […]

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Headshot Session | Boston Area Creative

This guy right here is a triple threat: he is a singer/song writer, illustrator/comic creator, and all around one of the nicest humans I’ve ever met. When he asked if I would take headshot photos for him for a new endeavor, I jumped at the chance! One of the things to consider for any photo […]

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HOLIDAY SESSION at CHIESA FARM We enjoyed a brisk walk through Chiesa Farm in Lexington, MA with this family for their holiday photo session. The temperatures were chilly, but sprints down the hill, jumping jacks and warm hugs kept these kids all smiles and rosy cheeked. (I seem to recall the promise of hot cocoa […]

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Personal branding session: is this your year?

Welcome to 2022! Is this is it – is this the year you leave your day job and embark on your dream job? Will you be starting you own business? Becoming a solopreneur? Yay for you! Not an easy decision, I’m sure, but you’ve committed to doing it, and that is the first step. I […]

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boy with cookie jar

We didn’t have a cookie jar growing up, but my best friend did, and it was one of my favorite things about going to her house. It felt like the most decadent thing – the idea of being able to reach into a jar and grab a fresh baked cookie whenever you wanted it. I […]

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Why I love winter family photo sessions

Many people plan their family photo sessions in the milder seasons – spring, summer and fall. But a winter family photo session can be beautiful – and be a blast! I love them for a few reasons. Beautiful Backdrop for your Winter Family Photo Session The snow makes a great backdrop for your family photos. […]

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