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From Herpetologist Dreams to a Different Dream Job: Lincoln, MA Photographer When I was 10, I told E.O. Wilson I wanted to be a herpetologist. (That’s someone who studies reptiles and amphibians—not herpes, just to clarify.) Mostly I think I just really liked discovering and catching frogs, toads, salamanders, turtles—whatever I could get my hands […]

Ever since I was born, my mom’s side of the family has been incredibly close. We visited California, where most of them lived, every year, and taking a family portrait was non-negotiable. Usually with a camera timer, a tripod, and film. Unfortunately for my grandmother (to whom this was maybe the most important thing in […]

We did a maternity shoot on a perfect late summer day at Plum Island, with my wife, our three-year-old, and enough snacks to hopefully prevent a full toddler mutiny. Doing maternity photos with a toddler is basically an Olympic sport, especially when you’re both the dad and photographer. Three-year-olds are newly minted egos wrapped in […]

Leaves > Fireworks. Don’t @ me. Over the 4th of July weekend, I visited my sister in a small town in upstate New York. We made a plan to go to the big community fireworks display. I thought it would be a fun, memorable thing for my 3-year-old. Classic small-town summer: nice beach by a […]

If you’re looking for farms near Boston that are actually worth the drive, whether for a family day out, apple picking, or stunning fall photos, I’ve got you covered. As a family photographer, a dad of two, and someone who lives on a 12th-generation working farm just outside the city, I’ve spent a lot of […]

I keep thinking about that walk with Mae, the one where she connected the cycle of nature to her Grandpa Dean so naturally. There was something in her certainty that stayed with me. Not just the sweetness of it, but the truth of it. Everything changes. Our bodies, our abilities, the people we love. Even […]

A few weeks ago, I wrote about a conversation with my daughter that stopped me in my tracks. That moment made me think about something I’ve been carrying for almost two years now. My dad was an art professor and accomplished artist—someone whose work hangs in museums, who wrote books about creating, who taught for […]

Yesterday, my daughter and I went for an actual walk. I know that doesn’t sound like much, but if you have a preschooler, you know what I mean. For the past couple of years, “going for a walk” has meant stopping every three feet to examine a stick, having a meltdown about the wind blowing, […]

This guide covers everything you need to know to prepare for a family photo session, from mindset and logistics to outfits, kids, and what actually makes photos feel meaningful. Planning a family photo session can feel deceptively simple until you’re actually doing it. Suddenly you’re googling family photoshoot tips, coordinating outfits, negotiating with tiny humans, […]

Finding the perfect outdoor spot for a day trip near Boston can be tricky, mostly because so many are overrun with crowds. As a professional family photographer based in Lincoln, MA, I spend my year scouting the most photogenic, peaceful corners of New England. I’ve rounded up six of my favorite spots, including the private […]