When Kelsey & Andrew asked if I'd drive out to their woodland home in Great Barrington for some maternity photos with their dog and 6 chickens, I thought “is that even a question?” I love the way chickens have that mix of craggy, prehistoric strangeness and feathery grace, and a home with a chicken coup just feels so settled and self-sufficient. Had a lot of fun cycling through casual looks and more “woodland earth mother” vibes for this lovely shoot.
Josh, Susie, and their two boys kicked off this Hopedale Pond session with a rock-skipping competition (spoiler: everyone won) before we hit the trails for what can only be described as “woodland sibling parkour.” With the sun low and golden behind us, we wrapped the day with a bit of fishing — though the real catch was all the personality packed into these fast-paced, joy-filled moments.
These brothers brought so much energy that the session practically directed itself. I just kept up and hit the shutter. We let the day unfold naturally, letting tree stumps become stages, sticks become swords, and quiet water views become family portraits soaked in light and love. Sometimes the best plan is no plan — just two kids being wildly themselves while their parents laugh nearby. A perfect fall afternoon, captured one skip and leap at a time.
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.
Fian’s first portrait session by the Connecticut River was filled with moments where love settles into the smallest details. Dressed in the coziest little outfit, complete with a knit hat that made him look impossibly sweet, he drifted off to sleep while we captured his tiny fingers, the peaceful rise and fall of his chest, the way he seemed so at home in the outdoors.
Caroline and Evy showed up to this session at Quabbin Reservoir ready to make it their own personal storybook, and honestly, they nailed it. I gathered some blooms from my garden to bring, and Evy, being an icon of good taste, immediately claimed them as her own. That bouquet was thrown, twirled, gifted, reclaimed, and at one point, almost eaten (by whom? unclear).
And if this wasn’t already the dreamiest session, let’s not forget that the entire time, the Quabbin was just showing off in the background: rolling hills, golden fields, and a sunset so soft it felt like the sky was in on the moment. Sessions like this are why I do what I do—freezing fleeting, messy, beautiful moments so they can be relived again and again.
Once in a while, we do portraits for children and families- usually as winter gets closer. It’s so magical getting to see the same kids once a year, watching them grow up and kicking off the holiday season with a little…
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