Duxbury Beach Engagement Session | Lauren & Josh

Lauren and Josh experienced the perfect blend of coastal charm and fall magic for their Duxbury Beach engagement session. With an ocean breeze, sandy dunes, and the historic Powder Point Bridge — the oldest and longest wooden bridge in North America - their beach photo session struck a flawless balance between romance and drama.

New England Coastal Engagement Session

A New England coastal engagement session during the fall offers unbeatable advantages: better lighting, more comfortable weather, and increased privacy. Unlike the harsh summer sun, fall brings a softer, more flattering light that adds depth and mood to your photographs. The evening light at Duxbury Beach during this season is pure magic. With longer golden hours, softer hues, warm tones, and the most vivid and saturated sunsets. In addition to the stunning lighting, the cooler, crisp air of fall is a welcome change from summer’s humidity. This opens up creative beach engagement outfit ideas, incorporating fun layers and textures. And nothing sets the tone for romance like privacy— the crowds of summer are gone, leaving a tranquil beach that lets couples relax and fully enjoy their session.

Tips for planning a beach portrait session

• Pick the right shoes: Sandals, flip-flops, or even going barefoot—ensure your outfit works with any choice.

• Plan to get there early: During the fall, golden “hour” is longer, but the sun will set earlier in the day compared the summer.

• Dress in cute layers: It’s better to be slightly warm and remove a layer than to be cold and uncomfortable.

• Wear facial sunscreen: Even in the fall, sun protection is key.

• Bring water: Not only for staying hydrated but also for rinsing off hands and feet.

• Pack a clean, dry towel: Essential for brushing off sand from clothes or feet.

• Bring a small hairbrush and compact mirror: The ocean wind adds drama and emotion to your photos, but you might want to tidy up between shots. Make sure your hair products allow flexibility for brushing after styling. 

The Best Time of Year to Get Family Portraits Done in New England

As a photographer, I can create a stunning family photo shoot in any season here in New England, but there’s something truly brilliant about capturing family portraits during the autumn months. It’s magical—an absolute visual delight, especially for those of us who love storytelling through bold, vibrant colors.

Why Do the Leaves Change Color in the Fall?

The timing of when leaves change color is primarily determined by the length of nights, which grow longer as autumn approaches. This leads to cooler temperatures, triggering the process of senescence—the gradual aging and deterioration of leaves. Weather also plays a key role in fall foliage. A wet growing season followed by warm, dry, sunny days and cool nights creates the most vibrant colors!

So when is the best time for fall photos? It varies from year to year and location to location. Most of my family portrait clients are based in Worcester, Middlesex, and Norfolk counties, so I’ve included a list of peak fall foliage dates for these and a few other areas below!
Source: https://newengland.com/foliage/foliage/peak-fall-foliage-map/

Peak Fall Foliage Dates by County:

• Norfolk County: November 1st through 17th 

• Suffolk County: November 1st through 17th

• Worcester County: November 5th through 10th 

• Essex County: November 8th through November 12th 

• Middlesex County: November 8th through November 12th  

Fall Photo Session | Westford, MA

Last autumn, I had the pleasure of photographing the G family. Their boys were full of energy—rambunctious, wild, and simply being happy, healthy kids! Every parent of young children worries they’ll leave a session without any usable images, but I promise you, I’ve got you covered. I won’t let you leave without knowing I’ve curated an amazing story from our time together.

These parents will remember the silliness and joyful chaos of capturing family photos while their boys were still little. And the boys? They’ll remember wrestling, climbing, jumping, and snuggling! The air was crisp, the colors were vibrant, and everyone left feeling happy.

Wintertime Beach Engagement Session | Scituate Lighthouse

Recently, I had the pleasure of capturing a few private moments with Jen & Greg at the Scituate lighthouse. There's an undeniable intimacy to the Atlantic during the colder months, which perfectly complemented the classic essence of this lovely couple. With a salty breeze hitting their cheeks and a pink and yellow sunset as our backdrop, they reveled in a short moment of tranquility before they headed out to meet their wedding planner. It was simply perfect.

The couples who entrust me to document their weddings are a blend of playful and refined; silly and chic. They appreciate the sophistication of editorial-style photography yet crave the genuine emotion captured in candid moments. I pride myself on seamlessly blending these two aesthetics to create imagery that exudes timelessness. My couples choose me because they know their memories will be colorful, authentic and never dated. 

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Newborn Photography - San Diego, CA

Brook and Jason are very special to me. I’ve photographed several major milestones within their love and relationship, and our photographer/client respect ended up growing into a very strong friendship. For this chapter of their lives, I traveled from Hawaii to San Diego to document parts of their 4th trimester after welcoming their first baby girl!

The “Assplosion.”

According to the Urban Dictionary:

“ASSPLOSION” - “Extremely wet, violently forceful diarrhea, which explodes from from the anus in one awesome deluge.”

If you are a new parent, the dusk till dawn infant “assplosions” may be a reality you are still adapting to! Bringing home a new baby is a season of life that inspires every human emotion in existence. Sometimes in quick succession and multiple times per day! I’ve personally navigated this extraordinary transition 4 times, so I’m now overjoyed to stand back and chronicle the baby journey of others through family photography.

If you want to honestly and authentically document ALL the beauty, the exhaustion, the surprises, and the love of having a baby ...THEN YOU MIGHT BE MY CLIENT!

Environmental Portraiture & in-home newborn photography

The Holland family photo session took place mostly in their home. Environmental portraiture will always be my favorite approach to newborn and infant photography. Someday, the beds will go back to being made, the counters will be clear and throw pillows arranged to perfection. For now, it’s baby bottles in the drying rack, greeting cards on the counter, and a breast pump on the coffee table. It’s dogs trying to get closer to that intoxicating new baby smell, exhausted and elated parents wearing burp clothes like accessories, and cat naps with a baby resting against their chests.

It’s little Aisley being dressed in a new onesie just in time to announce that her digestive tract is working with a huge blow out! It’s details new parents could not have imagined when they first met, but would not give up for anything. It’s candid portraiture at it’s best!