Category Archives: family
Happy Father’s Day {Boston candid & creative portrait photographer}
This morning I read a quote that cracked me up, "Fathers are bankers provided by nature." It's supposedly a French proverb. I was thinking about fathers myself and came up with something more like: when you're a kid Dad is a hero, when you're an adolescent he is an authority, and … Continue reading
Upcoming outdoor Family Photo Outing {Boston candid & creative family portrait photographer}
Announcing Family Photo Outing in the Arnold Arboretum! Don’t miss your chance to get beautiful, natural family photos for just $50. I’ll be working with each family in 30 minute sessions throughout the day on Saturday June 16. Learn more and register today. Below are some photos from my April … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day {Boston candid & creative portrait photographer}
Whether we just arrived in the world, still need a push on our bike, are learning to read, having a tantrum, or are getting married, we need our mom! Happy Mother’s Day!
Somersault lesson from Dad! {Boston candid & creative family photographer}
It's been a rainy week here in Boston. But worry not! We'll all be rolling in the grass soon. This little one receivied a key lesson in life duing my Family Photo Outing event two weeks ago. When did you learn to somersault? (I just learned how to spell that, … Continue reading
Outdoor family photoshoot in action {Boston candid & creative family portraits}
April is the time of family portraits–in time for Mother's Day! I brought a videographer along with me to Bridget & Phil's shoot so parents can see how to prepare and then relax for a successful portrait session. If you missed the post, you can still see more of their … Continue reading
Sailor’s cap and standing in a tree: Anna’s one-year portrait session {Boston candid & creative family portrait photographer}
This past weekend the weather was perfect for this special family portrait shoot. I photographed Bridget & Phil when they were pregnant, and then when Anna was 3 months. At 3 months she slept through part of the shoot (which turned out to be her parents’ favorite photo!), but at one year, her personality … Continue reading
A new kind of family portrait—fun, natural, and easy! {Boston family portrait photographer, candid & creative}
This weekend I held my first Family Photo Outing in the arboretum in Jamaica Plain/Roslindale. Each family came for a 30 minute slot and each shoot was fun and successful—no bribery needed for a walk in the park! If you need a family portrait consider contacting me for a no-stress … Continue reading
Maureen Cotton earned a self-designed degree in Visual Communication from Emerson College in the heart of Boston. She loves teaching yoga, and volunteering as a Big Sister. She sees the best in everyone and loves reflecting that back to them through photography. 
