Category Archives: portrait
Portraits of wedding planners and sisters—one and the same {Boston portrait photographer}
I first met sisters Alison and Liz Quill, the wedding planners behind Elegant Aura Events, because we're all multi-passioned wedding professionals. I love bringing my yoga teaching to my brides and grooms, and Elegant Aura is not only a dynamic planning duo, Alison is also a personal trainer and guides … Continue reading
Classic headshot and moody artistic portraits—both in just 30 minutes {Boston creative portrait photographer}
This week one of my closest friends was visiting. She's a writer and so could always use a new headshot. We had a quick session on her last morning here and I realized it was a great way to show how I love to work with people. I love to … Continue reading
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
Traditional Irish Band & a wedding photographer plans her wedding {Boston candid & creative portrait photographer}
It is my pleasure to share this photoshoot, which expresses the many faces of the amazingly talented young traditional Irish band, The Ivy Leaf, and begins my posts about my own wedding planning. I’ve only hinted on the blog that this wedding photographer is planning her own intimate farm wedding this … 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
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
Photographer’s inspiration: about Family {Boston candid & creative wedding photographer}
I love Family. I love my family, and my friends’ families and believe it or not I will probably love your family! A wedding is one of the few times in life that your entire community and your new spouse’s entire community will be together, laughing, crying, cheering, dancing, and celebrating you! As … Continue reading
Client’s favorite photo: Mother-daughter moment {Boston candid & creative wedding photographer}
On your wedding day, a “small” moment could turn out to be big. Jill told me why this is one of her favorite photos: “You never missed a beat! I hardly knew you were there, yet I got the most amazing pictures I could have asked for. As a matter … 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. 
