Family Photographer Rhode Island | Fall Session with the L Family

I have said it before but being a family photographer is, quite possibly, my favorite thing in the world.  It wasn’t what I grew up wanting to do.  I wanted to be Jodie Foster in Silence of the Lambs catching bad guys with the Behavioral Sciences Unit of the FBI.  Instead I began my work life teaching Spanish to high school students, and now I chase down toddlers in fields.  Totally the same thing haha.  But really, being a family photographer is amazing.  I get to hang out with families and kids in beautiful locations and make them hug and kiss and laugh and dance and photograph it all while it happens in front of me.

The L family is no exception.  I have photographed these cuties for a few years now and each year they have just been so natural and fun each and every time.  They’re the opposite of my family in that their oldest in a girl with two younger brothers and my oldest is a boy with two younger sisters, but I have so loved watching the dynamic between them.   There is so much love there between them all.

For this session we headed to a location that was new to me in Cumberland.  The Monastery is a gorgeous set of grounds right here in town that I had never previously explored.  Then it turned out there was acres and acres of land and trails and I was hooked!  Combine the trails with fall foliage and it was a match made in heaven.  We hiked in a bit stopping along the way for a few different looks – it was so nice to be able to have different settings all within a short walk.  And luckily little kids love to walk and run 😉

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Newborn Session Rhode Island | Jackson

I had the absolute pleasure of photographing sweet little Jackson’s newborn session at just 10 days of age.  He was the first baby I photographed after everything shut down for Covid.  In fact, my client consultation at his house before the session was the first time I left my house after lockdown started!!  His parents had chosen to do a Storyteller Session which was fantastic because it allowed them to comfortably choose a hands-off session.  Doing the session almost entirely lifestyle was perfect and helped allay their fears.

We began the session outside in their backyard.  I love finding pretty spots outside to use whenever possible in a newborn session!  It’s not often people think about going outside with their newborn which is why I love asking.  After that we came back inside for some images in their adorable sailing themed nursery.  As with all sessions, the baby runs the show.  So we stopped as needed for some quiet feeding time and snuggles when he got upset.  Those allowed for beautiful quiet images of mom and baby – some of my favorites.  I love to take my time with each parent separately.  I find it gives them time in front of the camera to focus on just their baby and ignore everything else.

Once we finished with family images, it was time for Jackson to have his own images.  Under my direction mom and dad were the perfect assistants! Their help allowed me to continue my hands off work, which allowed them to continue feeling comfortable with their decision to do a newborn session with me.  The ultimate goal <3

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Maternity Photos Rhode Island | Bonnet Shores Sunset Session

Maternity photos are such a fun thing to photograph and today I have an absolutely beautiful session for you.  As a special treat, this is the first of three sessions we did together.  First we did these maternity photos you’ll see here, then we did a Fresh 48 hospital session, and finally we did a newborn session at their home.  Both will be coming shortly here so make sure you check back!

I met up with N and J (and their dog Birdy!) for their session on a chilly evening at the beach in Bonnet Shores.  When we got there we basically had it to ourselves – something that almost never happens for beach sessions!!  We had the most beautiful light, not only rich golden setting sun and hazy sunset skies but we also ended up having the most beautiful pastels after sunset.  N was absolutely glowing!!!  One of the reasons I do sessions at between 32-34 weeks is to capture exactly this glow.  It’s after the belly has popped, but before it drops making you more uncomfortable.  This way you can easily walk and stand for the duration of our session together.

We began when the sun was still a bit high so I could capture some soft backlit images of N and J walking on the beach.  N’s choice of wrap dress was perfect not only for her pregnant belly, but also for the setting.  I love when clients choose colors that compliment their hair and skin tone AND scenery so well!  (And J was so handsome in a sweater and jacket – I would never have thought to pair those two but it worked beautifully!)  As the evening progressed we moved into some direct just absolutely golden sun that seemed to bathe them and their baby.  Finally after getting in the water for some images, N changed into a soft pink lace dress which perfectly symbolized their baby girl on the way.  It was such an incredible evening!!

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Senior Photos Rhode Island | Sasha M.

When Sasha’s mom contacted me to do senior photos for her, I was over the moon.  I don’t get to do a lot of images for seniors, as the majority of my work is with babies and younger kids.  But already knowing mom and Sasha’s youngest sister, I didn’t hesitate to say yes – because I knew it would be beautiful and fun!

We did the session at their house in their gorgeous yard.  With goats, and dogs, and cats, and amazing natural beauty, there was so much to work with!  First we did images with just Sasha since it was her senior session.  Later, we added in mom and dad and siblings.   I am such a sucker for parent images.  There is something so sweet about them, especially as kids get older.  I look at my son, who is a freshman in high school, and I cannot imagine doing senior photos with him!  It seems so far off, and yet so close.

To finish the session, we did some photos with the goats, and then Sasha changed into her high school lacrosse uniform to celebrate the sport she loved.  Being on top of a hill on their property I couldn’t resist getting a gorgeous silhouette as the sun set behind the trees!!

I wish her all the best of luck with college, and for the first and likely only time ever, I will say Roll Tide. 😉

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Newborn Photos Rhode Island | Baby Nora

Oh newborn photos.  How much I absolutely love love love doing them.  Without doubt, it’s my favorite type of session out of all that I offer.  There is just something special about the sessions.  It’s a brand new time in a family’s life that goes so quickly.

Mom contacted me after seeing one of my fusion videos that I make for my storyteller session clients.  She said she absolutely needed to have that.  They were welcoming their fourth child – and their first girl.  Three adorable, loving big brothers, so excited to meet her 🙂

We started the session in the master bedroom where I really love to do my images.  It’s comfortable and cozy and allows everyone to relax.  What’s more it’s almost always easy to throw a blanket over everything and pile on!  We did images of everyone together, as well as each sibling individually.  It’s so important to me to provide that one on one time with new siblings during newborn photos.  There is something really special about that new bond.  Usually they don’t get alone time with the new baby so I love what I can capture there.  I often even (if they’re old enough) kick mom and dad out while I work with them so the images are a complete surprise!

Later we headed outside as the weather was gorgeous that day.  I always take the chance to do images outside if I can!!  After that, we came back in and it was time for baby Nora to star in the show.  We chose a gorgeous pink blanket and wraps that complimented her coloring in order to do beautiful simple baby images.

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