Posts in FAMILY
Growing Together: The Joy of Yearly Family Sessions

Since their little one turned one, we've been capturing the magic, the mess, and the magnificent growth every year. Let's dive into the beauty of investing in memories and why our multi-year Family Plans have become the secret sauce to capturing their story. Life moves at lightning speed, especially when there are little ones involved. Annual family sessions provide the perfect pause button, allowing you to savor the sweetness of each stage – from wobbly first steps to confident strides. It's not just about the photos; it's about crafting a visual narrative that tells your family's story in snapshots of joy…

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Capturing Generations of Love: At-Home Newborn Sessions with Grandparents

Today, we're diving into the heartwarming world of multi-generational photo sessions that are not just adorable but also a true celebration of family bonds. Welcoming a newborn into the family is a magical experience, and what better way to capture those precious moments than with an at-home newborn session that includes some of your biggest helpers - like grandparents!

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Cozy Winter Newborn Session for Baby M

Somebody got a bunch of props into their newborn studio! 🤣 I had so much fun loving on and capturing this little smoosh for his newborn session. He was a perfect angel! We started our sessions with portraits of Baby M, and ended with two sets of family photos…

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Straight out of a Dream: A Foggy Seaside Maternity Session

Imagine a foggy day in Scarborough, Maine. The fog wraps around everything, transforming the coastline into a mystical wonderland - an ethereal atmosphere where the sky seamlessly merges with the ocean and the sand below. What a day for a maternity session!

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It's Time to Book your 2024 Family Session!

Golden hour at Crane's Beach is nothing short of magical, transforming this already stunning coastal destination into a scene of unparalleled beauty. Located in Ipswich, Massachusetts, Crane's Beach is renowned for its pristine white sands, rolling dunes, and expansive ocean views…

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Baby Willow's Perfectly Simple Newborn Session

Sometimes the simplest newborn sessions result in some of my favorite photos. We captured these at Willow’s grandpa’s house when she was barely two weeks old. The focus was on capturing portraits of this bright little bean, with the people who love her so…

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It's time for Spring Mini Sessions with Amanda Macchia Photography!

Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate than with a beautiful outdoor photo session? Join us for our Spring Mini Sessions at the Arnold Arboretum. This park is one of my favorite places to celebrate Spring, with so many colorful blooms and lush green backgrounds. The best part? All proceeds will be going to the Transgender Law Center…

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Winter Senior Session at Beaver Brook Reservation in Belmont

Winter can be a magical time for photo shoots, especially for senior sessions and portraits. The crisp air, frosty landscapes, and cozy comfort-wear provide a perfect combination for capturing blissful winter memories. If you're looking for a unique location for your senior session, Beaver Brook Reservation in Belmont, Massachusetts, might be just what you're looking for…

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Moody Fall Maternity Session at Purgatory Chasm

This moody maternity session was dreamt up by Sarah and I last fall. She put her trust me. Between her initial ideas and my guidance to style our session, we created some of my favorite images. The bright orange of the fall leaves against the charcoal grey of Purgatory Chasm's stone created an idyllic backdrop to the witchy, magical maternity gowns Sarah and I chose from Flutter Dress…

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Family: Mistletoe Christmas Tree Farm Mini Sessions

We’re happy to offer pre-booking for mini sessions year round! Simply head to this link and book one of our limited edition mini sessions. We’re offering sessions to celebrate spring flowers, summer beach days, fall foliage, and as you can see…

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Announcement: Booking for our 2022 Fall Mini Sessions is Now Open!

Bring on sweater weather, pumpkin spices everything, and all the apple cider donuts. Oh - and of course - Fall Minis! We’ll be hosting our annual Mini Sessions Sunday Oct. 23rd at Minuteman National Park in Concord, MA. These joyful little sessions are such a fun way to celebrate YOU, and we can't wait to make some mini magic with you this October! Spots are extremely limited this year…

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Maternity: Whitney + Chris at Ocean House Beach in Watch Hill, RI

So many things about this session changed at the last minute. Like a lot of expecting parents, things can all of a sudden take a complete 180 degrees. We had planned to do their announcement, maternity, and newborn session but shortly after the end of the first trimester W + C realized they needed to move back home to be closer to their families. NO BIGGY. We get this, and we hear about it all of the time. So we switched things up…

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Family: Mini Family Session at Fan Pier Park

Most of the time I encourage families to opt for a full session so we all have time to connect as well as to explore and play during our session. I love having the time to get a mix of candids and posed photos, and perhaps even do a little outfit or location time…

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The Family Plan: Perfect for the Modern Family

For the modern family on the go, we're offering an exclusive opportunity to invest in your growing family - a photography retainer plan so you don't miss one magical moment of your family love story as it unfolds…

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Couple: Ally + Andrea's Empty Apartment Session

This empty apartment session gave me all the feels! We celebrated A + A’s first home together by making some silly, sweet, intimate, loving photos. I’m so lucky to have clients that trust my vision…

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Family: Sparkly Pink Mommy + Me High Tea Session at the Iconic Ladyfinger Lounge

We were back at the Ladyfinger Lounge again last spring for a darling Mommy + Me high tea session with the lovely Nicole and her daughter E. These two couldn’t be cuter in their sparkly pink matching dresses…

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Maternity: Bowen's Wharf Sunrise Maternity Announcement Session

Announcement sessions are one of our favorite ways to celebrate pregnancy. There's nothing like those first couple of months of where you find out you're going to be parents. We were so excited to celebrate this Newport couple with a sunrise announcement session at Bowen’s Wharf. We had the glowiest, most dramatic light to play with, and all of Bowen and Bannister Wharfs to ourselves…

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Family: Sweet Easter Session at Harvard's Sunken Garden

This sweet Somerville family has been so fun to watch grow over the last couple of years. They’re joyful, play driven, and so in love with their little one. We first met baby Z as a newborn and immediately fell in love. We were so excited to…

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Maternity: Boho Drama + Studio Glam Maternity Session

It’s amazing to watch our clients literally GROW before our eyes! It seems like just yesterday that we did this darling mama’s sultry boudoir pregnancy announcement session in Boston. Just looks at how beautiful she looks in every single thing we tried on. From dramatic elegance to boho chic, this mama-to-be can do it all…

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