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Jenalee & Tim + 1

admin — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:10:43 +0000

We scheduled this maternity session back when there was still snow on the ground. Jenna was in full planning mode and booked me for maternity and newborn shots and I was dreaming of warm weather and gorgeous summer sunsets at Crane Beach. And while we’ve had our share of some pretty beautiful beach days this summer, Jenna and Tim’s session was during one of those weather weeks that the forecasters call “unsettled”. I watched the forecast even more closely than usual. I read all of the weather blogs, breaking down the chances of rain by the hour and tried to map out where this would start and whether it would actually make its way to Ipswich. Finally, we opted to move the session one day earlier in the week when things looked slightly more promising. Then on the day of the session, the hourly forecasts shifted again and things looked dicey so I suggested that we meet at 6 rather than 7.

To say we got lucky would be putting it mildly. It rained for much of my drive up the North Shore and while the ground was dry when I met Jenna and Tim in the parking lot, much of the sky was dark and ominous. But we were there and it seemed worth a shot. Jenna’s due date is rapidly approaching and Jenna and Tim are already quite a busy pair as the owners of a local coffee and sandwich shop, Jitters. (https://www.jitters-cafe.com/) So we went for it, rather than attempt to reschedule. We ended up having the beach almost all to ourselves and got to watch the skies change over the course of the hour until finally, Tim saw lightening in the distance and we knew that there was no question that the storm would reach us.

Just as we exited the beach at nearly 7PM, the rain started and within minutes, it was steady but by then, we were all safe and warm in our cars. I’m so glad that these two were up for taking our chances and I had such a great time getting to know them a bit. Can’t wait to meet and photograph their little one later this summer but for now, here are a few of my favorites from their beach maternity session!

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Minuteman National Park Maternity Session

admin — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 23:59:24 +0000

Maternity sessions can be whatever you want them to be. Some women meet me by themselves to document this time, some bring their spouse and others already have a child (or two or three!) who are a part of the session. Sometimes, it’s a cozy session in the home and those are really sweet. I do admit though that I really love being outdoors for at least a few shots during a maternity session. There’s just something really beautiful about having a vibrant and natural backdrop when you are documenting the amazing last month or so of a pregnancy and all of the emotions that are swirling around as people await the arrival of a new life.

This session was a joy-the couple was beautiful, the setting was serene and the sunset was magical. Here are a few favorites:

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Jennifer and Luca

admin — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:14:16 +0000

A month or two ago, Jennifer scheduled maternity photos and a newborn session with me for her little one due in April. Maternity photos can be done in so many different ways these days and like a lot of moms, Jennifer wanted to include her toddler son and her husband.

We opted to go with The Fells which is a beautiful location year round but we had to postpone our first scheduled maternity session because it was supposed to be around 15°. Because we were scheduling a maternity session in New England in March, Jennifer knew that it would almost certainly be chilly but she also wanted to take her coat off for the photos and we all agreed that 15° might be pushing it just a little bit.

The next date that we selected turned out to be pretty chilly as well and we had just gotten about 9 inches of snow but in the end, the temperature was more than tolerable (especially for her little one who didn’t even flinch!) and the snow on the ground made for a beautiful backdrop.

It was lots of fun getting to know this family and seeing how much fun they all have together. I distinctly remember the last couple of months of my pregnancy with my second daughter and how I really relished those last outings with my oldest, knowing that our time together was going to look different very soon. I can’t wait to see this family again at their new baby’s newborn session in just a few weeks. Here are a few of my favorites from the maternity session:

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Lisa, Matt, Emerson, +1

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 19:35:56 +0000

I first met Lisa, Matt and Emerson when they came to the fall mini sessions that I offered at the adorable Lilah Rose toy store in downtown Melrose. Between her big eyes and her gorgeous curls, Emerson is the personification of a cherub and even though I only had a short session with her in the fall, she made quite an impression! Lisa contacted me this winter to book maternity and newborn photos this spring and it was great to see everyone again and see how much Emerson has already changed since October. It’s been a pleasure meeting more and more young families in Melrose since we moved here in August and I can’t wait to catch up with these guys again and meet their newest addition later this spring!

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Jackie, Eric, Alex + 1

admin — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 13:14:43 +0000

I first photographed Alex a couple of years ago at Elm Bank in Wellesley and was charmed then by his sweet little face and a smile that says mischief. This past fall, we did some updated pictures at the same spot and I was so happy when I recently heard from Jackie about their family’s upcoming expansion this spring.

Maternity sessions can really vary, as I always say to people when I get inquiries about scheduling one. I love how one mama’s vision might be intimate and cozy shots at home focused on the beauty of a growing belly while other women may want the session to feel more like a family session or a couples session that just happens to include a larger than usual belly. Most of all though, I love how at all of these sessions, you can feel the excitement, the anticipation and the quiet but always present connection between the mama and her baby. All family sessions that happen at home are cozy and somewhat intimate but maternity and newborn sessions are a unique kind of thing and I always leave feeling extra sappy and a little better about the world we live in.

Everyone knows that getting ready for a baby can feel overwhelming and let’s face it, when there is already a toddler involved, you don’t too many opportunities to kick your feet up and soak up the anticipation for the newest little person on the way. The thing is, that anticipation and all of the wonder about who this brand new person is going to be is as fleeting as every other stage of growing up and it deserves a moment or two. I’m so glad that Jackie and Eric welcomed me into their home to capture them all as they get ready to welcome Alex’s baby sister. Jackie has got the gorgeous and glowing thing down pat and it’s pretty clear that Eric and Alex know how good they have it. Here are a few of my many favorites:

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Melissa & Jason +1

admin — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:41:01 +0000

Melissa contacted me hoping to get some cozy maternity shots at her home with her husband and her beautiful Goldendoodle, Ginger. Melissa and Jason are expecting a daughter in just a few short weeks and Melissa pretty much epitomized the amazing pregnancy glow that you hear about. We started inside their home and made sure to include Ginger and then took advantage of the amazing backdrop of the Charlestown Navy Yard just outside. The temperature was mild and it was finally starting to look and even smell like spring outside, just in time since I suspect that there will be lots of long walks in the near future with Melissa, Jason, Ginger and the newest addition to their family.

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