WINTER

        

NEWBORN SESSION | RIVERSIDE | CAMBRIDGE

I love when the divine shows up in life.

Several weeks ago, I shared my decision to start offering newborn sessions - just through casual conversation. The next day I was contacted by Cathy, who was interested in a newborn session for her second baby, due in a couple of weeks.  Serendipity!

I offered Cathy a free session in exchange for building my experience and my portfolio.  I would love to offer 4 more free sessions over the winter months to other expectant families.  (Please contact me if you're interested!) Update: Thank you to those of you who contacted me.  I am no longer offering free sessions.    

I'm so grateful to Cathy and Kuangshin for the opportunity to photograph their beautiful baby girl in their home last weekend. She is pictured here at 10 days old.  I also captured some family shots with their adorable two year old girl who is going to be a wonderful big sister.

Here are a few favorites:

 

FAMILY SESSION | FRESH POND | CAMBRIDGE

Our spring-like weather continued through the end of November and into December.  On my way to work this morning I noticed some of the trees in the Public Garden were blooming with little flowering cherry blossoms. Nature is all confused with the shape-shifting seasons.  Although winter hasn't seemed to have hit us quite yet, one thing that feels seasonally appropriate is the quality of light.  This last family session I shot at Fresh Pond had the most amazing direct sunlight diffused through the bare branches of the trees.  We had some fun getting into character as young "Luke Skywalker" and "Princess Leia."  Check out these fun sibling shots:

   

 

And some solo shots of "Luke Skywalker" and his lightsabers:

 

And I love these last two relaxed, happy family shots:

 

MINI SESSIONS | MID-CAMBRIDGE | PART 2

Here's another mini session on a neighborhood street in mid-Cambridge that I shot last weekend.  It had been a while since I'd seen these guys, and it was my first time meeting their littlest kiddo who just turned one!  I love the quality of light and how their true personalities shine through.  Here are some favorites:

 

 

MINI SESSIONS | MID-CAMBRIDGE

I've been in complete awe of the gorgeous weekends we've been having, and this past weekend was no exception. I so enjoyed my time with this family!  They came through the referral of friends and I was happy to be able to take some holiday card photos for them before the season winds down.  We claimed the weeping willow outside the Cambridge Main Library and I'm really pleased with how this location worked out.

 

 

 

FAMILY SESSION | CAMBRIDGEPORT

I always feel so honored when families book portrait sessions with me year after year.  It's such a gift to witness and capture children's growth and the evolving relationship between siblings.  I can't believe three years have gone by since my first session with this sweet Cambridgeport family.  This time around I was immediately struck by the girls' emerging sense of individuality and style.  Love, love, LOVE the fedora and matching turquoise Converse and I love that they engaged one another and their true sense of happiness shines through in the photos. Thank you, Jackie, for the opportunity to document your beautiful girls - it's always a pleasure!

 

  

MINI SESSIONS | NORTHPOINT PARK, CAMBRIDGE | ROUND 2

I had a lot of fun returning to Northpoint Park for Round 2 on another overcast, yet lovely October afternoon. This was the most sought-after location for all of my mini sessions this season.  I adore the softness of the light, the color palette of clothing choices and backdrops, and the overall mood in this series.  Here are some favorites:

 

 

 

 

 

MINI SESSIONS | FRESH POND, CAMBRIDGE

Fresh Pond is another idyllic setting for family portrait sessions.  I lined up a series of afternoon mini sessions last Saturday in a quiet location up the hill from Kingsley Park - the big grassy area by the main parking lot.  There's a path that winds around the park which features some great backgrounds - stone walls, a stick fort, and wooden benches.  I also sought out some pops of color in the yellow and red foliage.  Here's a sampling of some of my favorites from the afternoon:

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

MINI SESSIONS | JFK PARK, CAMBRIDGE

Every Sunday during the warmer months here in Cambridge (April through October) a section of Memorial Drive is closed off to motorists allowing joggers and cyclists free access to this beautiful stretch of road.  It's the quintessential Cambridge weekend scene.  The canopy of trees that line the street make a gorgeous backdrop, and the angle of the late afternoon sun is always just right, and walking on the double yellow line is kind of thrilling! Here are some of my favorites:

   

 

 

MINI SESSIONS | NORTHPOINT PARK, CAMBRIDGE

Northpoint Park is a fantastic location for family sessions, as there's such a variety of backdrops and fun vantage points for kids.  On this particular day the sun was dodging in and out of the clouds, and creating some really intense light and ominous skies.  I had the pleasure of shooting friends who recently welcomed an adorable new family member, as well as friends of friends whom I'd met for the first time. Here are some of my favorites from these 20 minute mini sessions: