These Littles

Has it been six years since I nannied tiny baby twins? I was just starting my photography business and needed extra income. What I didn't know was that I also stood to gain a four-for-one deal of friendships that have so enriched my life. They are the reason I started going to Massachusetts. I had to watch the littles grow. I am so grateful that we have remained in touch. This year the entire trip was marked by seemingly endless rain, so we didn't capture as many formal photos as is typical, but I still love these images. They are real life and full of beauty.

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Rainy Day Play Date

This is the third time I've photographed these little girls, and I entered their home on a rainy Massachusetts morning to big hugs and shouts of "Miss Erin!" The whole session felt like a play date. The dog ran wild. The girls showed off their speed. Umbrellas didn't keep us dry. And it mattered not. Once again, real life, among sisters, looks like love. It doesn't get better than that, even if the session ends with a downpour.

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Rainy Day at the Gristmill

I have this to say about this family: they're troopers. The sky looked ominous on the way to the session, but the rain held off. It had rained most of the night, though, so we wandered around the grounds of the Sudbury Gristmill, muddying our shoes. We had so many smiles and laughs, and even the dog cooperated. And then the rain came. And with the rain came more smiles and laughs, plenty of love and a most memorable photo session. One little girl *may* have been a bit sad about her soggy shoes by the end of the shoot, but other than that, it was a great session. Though I love the fall colors in Massachusetts, I really love the black and whites from this session. They better convey emotion, and I see so much joy.

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Taylor's Announcement!

Bela first contacted me four years ago to do engagement photos during one of my Massachusetts trips. She, Sean and I really clicked at that session, and they booked me to return to Massachusetts for their wedding. If you've never attended a Portuguese wedding, I highly recommend it. I'm pretty sure Portuguese and party are synonymous. I loved how much celebration took place at that wedding, complimented by a laid back bride and groom content to enjoy their friends and family. That contentment returned to our session last week. Bela emailed saying it was time to update their photos, and would I help them execute a plan and could we do it at the apple orchard not far from her hometown. So we met, and I finally got to meet Taylor, their dog child, and we doted on him while creating these images. I cannot imagine a better couple to be on the page that they're on in this season of their life. And I'm glad to be along for the journey, both visually and as a friend.

Everything about these photos speaks to what I love about being a photographer. The continuity and the story and the love. Capturing those elements in our lives is invaluable. I truly believe this, and I'm honored to be a part of the equation. Here is Bela and Sean's story, today.

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Can't wait til April 2014 when Bela and Sean get to meet the little feet that will fill those shoes. I'm already brainstorming newborn session ideas. Big contratulations, my friends!

Breanna in the Apple Orchard

Massachusetts has become a second home for my photography business, and I love going in the fall when the colors change, enchanting New England with color. I first did Breanna's photos when she was in junior high, so I was excited that this fall's trip corresponded with the timing of her senior photos and the arrival of autumn. Breanna was a natural model, and I loved hearing her plans and dreams for her future. I love that her brother and sister jumped into a few photos as well. We did this session in a beautiful apple orchard, and it turned out to be the perfect location for these photographs.

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And Korbyn Makes 8!

Having grown up in a large family, it was so beautiful to see how the older children in this crew loved on the younger ones. It was so genuine and sweet. It was like everyone decided to show up with the best version of him or herself the morning of our session, and that best version looks like a family, loving well. I especially loved how tender everyone was with baby Korbyn, just 8-weeks-old and such a pumpkin! Just a quick sneak peek tonight...

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A Beautiful Song

Tiny little Aria had opinions about newborn photography. I wouldn't say she was impressed with the idea in the beginning, but once she realized Mom would stay close by, she did just fine. What a beautiful baby this sweet girl is! Her mom's maternity session was one of my favorites ever, so I was so excited to tell Aria's story visually now that she's earthside. It is always lovely to meet a newborn and be with a family during such a sweet time in their lives. I love the way these photographs turned out and cannot wait to watch Aria continue to grow. She's a gift, and her parents and big brother are well aware. Aria's mama has great attention to detail, and I love that she pulled out her wedding dress to use in the photographs. Paired with a ruffled pink diaper cover made for gorgeous, meaningful photos.

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Zachary's One Year Session at Tillman's Roadhouse

It's always hard to believe when one of my baby plan babies turns one, and Zachary did just that last week, and he is oh-my-goodness darling. Watching his sister dote on him alongside of seeing him teeter on the edge of walking made for such a fun session. We were fortunate to be able to use Tillman's Roadhouse for our location, and it was a perfect backdrop. I'm excited to share the blog. Happy birthday, little man. Can't wait to see how year two treats you!

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Here Come the W Three

Three-and-a-half years ago, my sister and I met the W family on a flight to Kentucky. The triplets were babies, and we wound up sitting across the aisle. We visited a bit on the flight and a few months later, I got to do their photos for the first time. Fast forward to a few weeks ago, and I met up with my favorite trio of four-year-olds to update their photos. They are so full of life and personality, and I think they are the smiley-est kids I know. I just adore this family, and I just adore these photographs. So much life and love to see. I pulled a photo from each of their previous sessions this morning, and I love seeing how these three have grown and changed. One thing has stayed the same: they are such cuties!

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It's a Moment in Time

A visiting grandma and a soon-to-be developed empty field moved the timeline of this session up a bit. "It's a moment in time," Christie said when she booked the shoot. Their neighborhood is undergoing constant change these days, so we used a place that has been special to their family before it goes away. Everything about this session shouts of everything that matters about family photos. It's not that the light was perfect, though it was. It's not that the location was ideal, though it was. It's not that the dog cooperated, though she did. It's that everyone showed up, as themselves, and let me catch a glimpse into the world that makes a family work. It may have been a moment in time, but I suspect that empty field or not, there are endless moments of stories to be captured of life being lived well for this crew. They just fit. I'm glad I got to capture a glimpse.

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Everyone, All Together

Watching this little guy grow up has been a privilege, so getting to see him surrounded by so many loved ones was a great way to spend an afternoon. While I love all the images from this session, the photographs with Grandpa just melt my heart. They are so taken with each other. I love when love so easy to see.

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Telling Visual Stories: Happy Birthday to the A Twins!

I photographed these sweet girls as newborns, at six months, for their first birthday, for their second birthday, for their third birthday, and then we followed up their three-year session with birthday party photos. Families that return to me time and again make my job that much more enjoyable, and I love that over time, tiny babies become little girls who know my name. Rapport comes with repeat sessions. I start to know more of a family's personality which leads to more-thought out ideas for the next session. It's remarkable to watch babies grow up. Photography is an investment in telling today's story for future generations. Adding chapters to that story as years go by is beautiful and compelling. I'm thankful that the A family has entrusted me to continue to work with them. I looked back over the past few years in preparing this blog post and wanted to share a few photographs through the years.

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Just Because

When I was a freshman in high school, I met Andrea when she came to the States as an exchange student. As happens often these days, we reconnected on Facebook last year. When she decided to come visit her host family she messaged me and asked if we could do a photo session. I love when women book a session just because. It is a brave and beautiful way to be seen. I love the way these photographs turned out and am excited to share them. I'm also glad that the session gave me an excuse to hang out with an old friend on a beautiful day.

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Sunny Days

With two little ones, the days just fly. I love a quiet morning at the park with a family I'm watching grow before my eyes. How has it been six months since I've seen this crew? I love hearing Lady L learn to talk, and Mr. R is ready to take over the world. It is an honor to tell the ongoing story of a family, and I'm already excited for the next go-round with these guys. How much do you love the photographs of Lady L with her mom? And that little bowtie... to die for.

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Beach Bump on Cape Cod

This mama. Isn't she stunning? She glows. I'm honored to have done photos of her first baby, to have been present to photograph her second birth, and on our vacation I got to do a spontaneous beach bump session. I love these images. I love the overcast sky and the way it blends with the water. I love the anticipation of new life and the way it makes a mama glow. Erika is a photographer and friend, and that makes theses photos that much more special to me. The fall photography rush has started for me, and I almost forgot to blog these. That would have been a shame, because these are some of my favorite photographs ever. Seriously. I love them.

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Lovely Little Family

Somehow my clients are consistently fabulous and beautiful. They make me laugh and share their stories, and I love when they come back for repeat sessions. I love seeing how having a little one changes a family, and I love how bright this little one shines. She is full of opinions and sweetness in equal measure, and while she keeps her parents on their toes, they are utterly enchanted. I'm so excited to share a few photos from their session and can't wait to finish their gallery!

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Two Turning Three

This is the month of multiples! I photographed twins on Cape Cod, twice, then photographed these lovely little girls this week and have triplets to photograph at the end of the month! I've been photographing these two since they were newborns, and turning three has turned them into enthusiastic chatterboxes, enthralled with princess and baby dolls and oh-so-eager to see everything. The session was laid back and fun, and in a few weeks I get to see them again for their birthday party. I can't wait.

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