I recently photographed these two sweet families at our farm in Lincoln, Massachusetts for their annual fall photo session—and it was their fourth year in a row coming back! The foliage was at absolute peak in October, the weather couldn’t have been more perfect, and the late afternoon light was just magical. After four years […]

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 […]

It was chaos. And then—clarity. 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 […]

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 […]

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—not because there aren’t enough beautiful places, but because so many of them are overrun with crowds, especially on weekends, or if they’re within 30 miles of Fenway Park. Whether it’s a packed state park in peak foliage season or a beach […]

Some hesitate to put photos up in their home. They don’t want to look tacky. Here are 5 tips how to display family photos in a stylish way.

Family photos are important for lots of reasons, like nostalgia and decoration. Here are 3 ways they can actually make your family healthier.

I live and work on a farm in Lincoln, MA where I do most of my family photo shoots, so there is a slight chance of bias here, but I truly believe that farms are the perfect setting for an unforgettable family photo session, and there are a surprising number of them in the Boston […]