Family

Both options create beautiful, meaningful images that celebrate this fleeting season of life. The best choice depends on your family’s preferences, comfort level, and what you want to remember years from now.

One of the biggest questions families ask before their session is what to wear for a lifestyle newborn session. Choosing outfits can feel overwhelming, especially during those busy newborn weeks. But it does not need to be stressful.

Not every newborn session happens in those first two weeks—and that’s okay! If you’re wondering how to plan a newborn session without a newborn, Baby Bowen’s story is the perfect example of how beautiful (and often easier) it can be.

This Boston family session with the Johnston family was such a special one to capture. I met them at their home in Charlestown to document this sweet season with their six-month-old daughter. From the start, the session felt relaxed, personal, and full of genuine moments.

Summer on Cape Cod brings a certain energy. Sun-filled beach days, salty air, and that unmistakable golden light make a Chatham family photo session feel especially magical. This session with the “H” family captured exactly that.

These sessions are perfect for families who want updated beach photos without committing to a full-length evening on the sand. They’re short, relaxed, and full of genuine moments.

My studio sessions are still very much lifestyle-focused. This is not heavily posed, prop-filled newborn photography. Instead, I photograph babies in a way that feels organic and timeless.

Because here’s the secret: the magic isn’t in the weather—it’s in you.

Over the years I’ve learned that the most beautiful images come from families who feel relaxed, present, and able to let go of perfection. Here are a few tips for a stress-free family photography session.

This week, the devastating Texas floods are a sobering reminder: life can change in an instant. It is in moments like these, we are pulled back to what matters most. Our people, our presence, and the everyday memories we often take for granted. And, it also reminds me why investing in family photography is so […]