Cassandra & Sean had the most magical evening for their Maudslay Engagement Session! We had met up to talk about wedding plans at what I had hoped to be Heav’nly Donuts (hello sugar addict!) but when I arrived at said donuts – it was in a gas station! Luckily I had a few minutes and …
When grandma lives on the beach with private access to your own little piece of heaven, it only makes sense to schedule some Plum Island Family Photos! At the Sea-Side BY ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON When I was down beside the sea A wooden spade they gave to me To dig the sandy shore. My holes …
Another round of NH beach sunset family photos – this past summer was like a dream. A dream I would never have fully appreciated if I did have the honor of spending time with these families as they commemorate a moment, however big or small. Taking pictures with your children should never be something you …
Oh to be young, and not just young at heart. Family sessions always give me a good workout and the resistance of the sand definitely adds to the calorie burn 🙂 That said, there are fewer things that exhibit pure bliss more than letting kids run amuck on the beach. These four cousins had all …
Watch them grow! Baby Robert was only 7 days old when we took his newborn photos. As part of his baby’s first year package we met up for his 6-month pictures and made sure to get some Exeter NH family photos too 🙂 His fuzzy head makes me smile from the bottom of my heart. Older …
They say you’re not supposed to pick favorites. You’re supposed to love all your children equally. And I do, but sometimes there are greater factors at play. Sometimes the sun is setting just right, the tide is in the perfect spot, the temperature is absolutely perfect, and the kids are super willing to play along. …
Kristin & Matt landed a lovely afternoon to meet up for their Urban Forestry Maternity Photos. They had seen my pictures (and probably me) at WHYM and followed the wonderful adventure that is baby Lydia. Kristin was so cute and very excited for all the ways she’d already heard of my work and that she had such a special occasion …
I of course love Great Island Common Family Photos in any capacity, but one of the coolest things happened over and over again this summer. Generations of love. Families taking the time to celebrate being a family with family photos. Taking the time to coordinate schedules (a monumental task in and of itself), think about …
Back to the scene of the crime! I was so excited to receive this email from Karen & her family wanting to revisit their PCC wedding and take some Portsmouth Country Club Family Photos! So it’s been awhile since we last saw you, almost 3 years since Daryl and I got married! You were such …
Gray skies are gonna clear up, Put on a happy face; Brush off the clouds and cheer up, Put on a happy face. Take off the gloomy mask of tragedy, It’s not your style; You’ll look so good that you’ll be glad Ya’ decide to smile! I’m glad the grey skies didn’t clear up too …
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