School portraits don’t need to be stressful, complicated, or filled with forced smiles. My approach is designed to make picture day simple for schools and joyful for families, while delivering portraits with patience, warmth, and a documentary eye that helps capture each child naturally. A Calm, Kid-Centered Approach I’ve worked with children in many different […]

Fall Family Portrait Sessions—sometimes called mini sessions—are the quick, artful way to capture your family in just 10 minutes. Perfect for holiday cards and timeless portraits.

Short & Sweet Sessions are five-minute fine art portraits of your child. Offered once a year, they’re an easy way to capture timeless expressions.

Fall in New England is short and sweet, and so are these family photography sessions. If you’ve been meaning to get updated fall family photos, why not check them off at the tail end of your weekend? We’ll meet at one of my favorite spots — a hidden Berkshire landmark with a little history, a […]

One of the first things people ask me when they’re thinking about booking a family photo session is: “How much time do we need?” The answer depends on what you want to remember. I offer three types of documentary-style sessions, each designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re looking for something short and simple […]

We all have thousands of photos on our phones—quick snaps from vacations, birthdays, ordinary mornings. But how many of those images actually make it into our daily lives? Onto our walls, into our hands, or shared in ways that last? As a documentary family photographer, I believe the images we make together deserve more than […]

I remember I was with my camp counselor and I was so young. It was such a stupid little thing, but I remember it. We were at Riverside and she said, “Oh, Emma, did you want ice cream?” And I was like, “I want ice cream.” I was a little kid. She gave me a […]

Even in a world where we document everything on our phones, hiring a documentary family photographer can offer something different: presence, perspective, and a chance to be seen in the story too.

Do you want a few great family photos but not a long-form documentary photography session?Does the idea of something short and sweet sound more your speed?Are you just hoping for a great holiday card photo that captures your family? If so, a mini session might be just what you’re looking for. Every year, I offer […]

Ironically, my family was never a family-portrait kind of family. Our family photos are candid ones my dad took, or the rare all-family photos that a family member snapped at a gathering.