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I had the pleasure of photographing this spectacular beauty last May for Baystate Parent’s June Swim issue.  While I was waiting for our uber talented hair & make up artist to arrive I snuck in some shots for myself.  When shopping to style the shoot I got a little crazy picking up some adorable girls clothing.  I just can’t help myself–having two boys I live vicariously through my client’s with little girls!  My prop closet it is a little ridiculous at this point!  It was a chilly day on the Cape but she was a trooper.  I love how diverse her looks can be–from mature and with old soul eyes, to exuberant and true to an 6 year old’s personality!  Yes, that’s right.  SIX YEARS OLD!!  I can’t wait to work with this gorgeous girl again!  Enjoy!

Shots for me…

And shots for Baystate Parent Magazine….

 

And the final cover for Baystate Parent Magazine June 2014

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Hair & Makeup : Caitlin Murphy Stylist

Wardrobe & Prop Styling : moi

Pink Suit w/Blue Bow : Mini Rodini

Blue Polka Dot Blouse : Forever 21 Girls

Turquoise Dotted Swimsuit : Crew Cuts  |  Lilac scarf : my own

Striped Swimsuit : Crew Cuts  |  Floral (head)Scarf : Charmin Charlie

White Sweater Blue Denim Polka Dot shorts : Forever 21 Girls

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  • April 29, 2015 - 10:52 am

    Corey - These are perfect for the swim issue! Beautiful work – and so fun!

  • April 29, 2015 - 11:15 am

    kristy - What a beautiful little girl! I love how you captured her in a stunning, age appropriate way. Gorgeous photos!

  • April 29, 2015 - 11:56 am

    Taneisha Marie Photography - Beautiful child photography! I love this swimsuit issue and adorable swimsuits for young girls. It looks like she had a blast. Congratulations for making the magazine cover! This is beautiful work! The Boston area has a great children photographer on their hands!

  • April 29, 2015 - 2:15 pm

    brooke - Gorgeous work! This looks like such a fun shoot!

  • April 29, 2015 - 2:19 pm

    Laura Griffiths - Awesome ! These photos are fantastic, I love the tones and colours very beachy! 🙂
    If I was the mom I would certainly save this magazine !

  • April 29, 2015 - 2:46 pm

    Luis Luque - this Editorial for children’s swim ware are great! LOVE LOVE LOVE these images the editing is on point and congratulation on making the cover !

Anna won a complimentary mini session with me after her image gathered the most votes for Best Image of 2013 of her newborn image with baby Max.  Here she is with Max and hubby (and mini baby bump!!) last September. 

I have not announced mini sessions for the summer yet but they will be offered to existing Bellini clients first via newsletter!

Enjoy! xoxo

 

 

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Caroline and Kate came to visit me again for a beach session last September.  What was supposed to be a perfectly sunny afternoon turned into a moody, overcast and windy one.  While I loooove my sun drenched sessions, I have really started to embrace those tempestuous overcast days.  The clouds add such texture and dimension to the images and the best sunsets seem to be those that do not close the curtains on those perfect, cloudless blue-bird days but those that leave a cumulus veil for the pastel colors to saturate with beautiful tones.  One September day could feel like mid-summer but this day felt more like the end of October!  The girls braved the wind and cool temps and with trepidation mixed with excitement headed for the water.  The sunset was absolutely amazing and cast a rosey glow across the sand and sky.  I cannot wait to get back to the beach.  It will be just 8 weeks or so before I start bringing families back to my favorite places.  If you are looking to book a children’s portrait session in Boston, Cape Cod or the surrounding areas, please email me for details!

Enjoy! xo

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  • April 14, 2015 - 11:29 am

    Rima Brindamour - These are stunning! What a gorgeous day and such incredible light, not to mention the beautiful family. Great work, as always! XOXO

  • April 14, 2015 - 12:03 pm

    BROOKE ASHLEY - Ohhhh my this is beyond beautiful!! Those sailboat dresses are to die for!

  • April 14, 2015 - 12:25 pm

    Giselle - Well I have to say these are so perfect and the wind made for beautiful flowing dresses. What adorable baby girls and family!

  • April 14, 2015 - 12:25 pm

    Kristina McCaleb - These are gorgeous! The dresses and beautiful little girls and family!

  • April 14, 2015 - 12:41 pm

    Payal Patel - This session is beautiful. Those little girls are so adorable. Wonderfully captured.

  • April 14, 2015 - 2:26 pm

    Cherrie - Beautifully captured. It can be really hard to capture twins and really show their different personalities but you nailed it. Gorgeous.

  • April 14, 2015 - 3:47 pm

    Kate Dooley - Beautiful! Makes me wish I lived near the sea!

My thoughts were always that a family with three children is the perfect number.  I grew up in a family of 5 and to this day I wonder how my mother managed it all.  I am the middle child–the designated peacemaker, the one who always plays devil’s advocate to keep things fair an in perspective.  I didn’t get married until I was 30 and had my first child 3 months before our 2nd anniversary.  I never considered myself an “older” mother but when we decided it was time for #2 I was considered high risk for my age (what?!).  We did contemplate number three but putting all things in perspective and after trying for a short while we decided that our two healthy boys completed our family. 

I’ve been photographing this family since their oldest was just 6 months old.  When I photographed her third pregnancy we chatted about having that “third child”–the one that some have claimed breaks the proverbial camels back.  It always scared me.  Feeling like your life could be totally turned upside down once you have finally gotten a handle on things.  She quoted something that somebody had said to her and I’ve never forgotten it–something to the effect that you would never ever regret having your child but you certainly would regret not trying if it was something you felt you really wanted.  Never let others horror stories quell that desire that burns in your heart.  And so they did.  You can never look back and imagine a life any different–even in the most trying moments.

We had a fun night during our shoot back in September.  Elise, their eldest, has always been a little muse for me and has modeled a few times over the years.  Some of my favorites of the night are her alone in the water after the sun has gone down.  Who’s in for water images this summer???  Summer dates are beginning to book.  To secure a date for your family beach portraits, please email and I will send you you details.

Enjoy xo

 

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  • April 7, 2015 - 1:45 pm

    Michelle - Really beautiful.

  • April 7, 2015 - 2:19 pm

    Sarah H - Stunning family photos! And such precious girls. I need that little ones pink dress!

  • April 7, 2015 - 5:34 pm

    Tamara - I am speechless, your work is stunning! This family beach session is a dream!

Another mini session from September with sisters Charlotte and Maren.  I love their expressions and how different they are; brown hair and brown eyes vs. blonde and blue eyes.  Aren’t genes the craziest thing?

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  • May 5, 2015 - 8:00 am

    Pamela - Beautiful! I want to visit Boston and have my sons pictures taken on the beach!

  • May 5, 2015 - 8:21 am

    Laura Clouse - This is an absolutely stunning session of these two sisters by the sea. Oh to have access to such a beautiful beach in Boston your clients are so lucky! I just love everything about this!

  • May 5, 2015 - 9:15 am

    Melissa - Beautiful!!! What a wonderful mini session to capture these sisters by the sea! Love how the blues come alive.

  • May 5, 2015 - 9:16 am

    Kristina - Stunning children images, what a cutie pies of girls you got there, I bet these beauties had fun while in session.

  • May 5, 2015 - 9:25 am

    Juliet Carey - I look at every blog post because I love you and your pictures make me feel so good and happy inside…they are magical! The muted grays and blues and those amazing little faces…SIGH! You capture perfection each and every time. Miss you tons!

  • May 5, 2015 - 9:29 am

    Kat - These little sisters are so sweet and look like tons of fun. I am so jealous of your mini by the sea. Not only are the girls beautiful and the location stunning, but you captured the perfect light and air of playfulness! Great job.

  • May 5, 2015 - 11:35 am

    Baotran - I love seeing salt & pepper siblings, genetics is such a neat thing! Lovely photos, the girls looked like they had a great time with you!

  • May 5, 2015 - 3:41 pm

    Sarah H - These are adorable children photos! Perfectly captured their personalities and bond!

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