Category Archives: toddler

Adorable number three and his mama

I’ve been working with this beautiful mama since her oldest big girl was just a little munchkin.  I got to spend time with her and her 3rd beautiful baby last week while the bigger siblings were at school.  I hadn’t seen him since he was a newborn, and look how he’s grown!

A virtuouso at one!

With his lovey – a bunny/dog that he adores even though it’s having a bit of an identity crisis (yes, from this angle it looks like a bunny… from the back he has a long tail, though):

You can get lost in his big, beautiful eyes, can’t you?

Needed to pop outdoors for some tush pictures, of course:

Perfect sweet little hands:

I loved getting a chance to see you guys.  The family resemblance is fantastic!

andrea flaherty - September 20, 2011 - 5:22 pm

these are so so beautiful!!!!!! I am definitely going to check into this for my little munchkin!

Christine Wantman - September 20, 2011 - 5:36 pm

Patrick is perfect (and I’m not just saying this because I am his godmother)! I’ve always admired the photos you’ve taken of all the Sullivan kiddos. Nice work!

Jenn Anderson - September 20, 2011 - 6:19 pm

These are great photos. Maybe it’s because the subject is one of the great loves of my life.

Jenn Anderson - September 20, 2011 - 6:20 pm

These are great pictures. Maybe it’s because the subject is one of the great loves of my life.

Elizabeth Moore - September 20, 2011 - 8:39 pm

Your photographs truly capture R’s joy as a mother and P’s innocence. Love them- amazing work (and gorgeous subjects).

Danielle Meagher - September 20, 2011 - 9:07 pm

These pictures are so beautiful! Of course, Jess had some great subjects to work with!

keri deangelis - September 20, 2011 - 9:07 pm

Wonderful, simple and gorgeous. I love mama & baby p together…but his outdoor tushie is the yummiest!

Deirdre Leech - September 21, 2011 - 4:28 am

Rebecca, these pictures are absolutely beautiful!!!! My pick is by far, the 2nd one (with him sitting on the floor in his diaper looking up)….it’s priceless!!!! What a great photographer..will definitely recommend her to my Boston friends.

Lauren Sullivan - September 21, 2011 - 6:28 pm

These are absolutely beautiful. Adorable mother and baby.

Jeanne Browne - September 21, 2011 - 6:40 pm

Beautiful photos of Beautiful people. My favorite is the tushie pic!

Kathryn - September 21, 2011 - 7:09 pm

His eyes really are the best. Love this baby!

Kathleen Keane - September 21, 2011 - 7:47 pm

Great pictures! Patrick is ADORABLE!

Jane dyer - September 21, 2011 - 8:57 pm

These are terrific pictures. I love the black and white. Classic.

Nancy - September 22, 2011 - 9:32 am

Beautiful subjects, beautiful pictures!

Cathy Frausel - September 22, 2011 - 9:32 am

those pictures are just to cute!!!

Cathy Frausel - September 22, 2011 - 9:35 am

those pictures are just to cute!!! I cant pick a favorite. each one is better than the last.

Heidi Tobin - September 22, 2011 - 2:57 pm

Adorable!

Julie - September 22, 2011 - 8:47 pm

Definitely the cutest baby ever. How I love him!!!

Donna - September 22, 2011 - 9:33 pm

Beautiful, beautiful, boy and mom.
Incredible eyes on the little guy.

Melissa Rose - September 23, 2011 - 7:30 pm

Now those are some good genes! And the photos aren’t bad either :)

Frog Pond splashes and curls

We did four photoshoots of this handsome boy last year when he was teenie tiny, and now that he’s a big boy of two, I ADORED spending some time with him splashing around the Boston Common’s Frog Pond last weekend.  This was my 3rd shoot of the day on the day Hurricane Irene blew through – just moments before the rain started.  But it was perfect weather for splashing!  But first we had to do some playing ball…

And bubble popping.

But all of this just led up to the thrilling moment when K got to jump in the Frog Pond.  Happy boy :)

Fun!

It was such fun splashing around with you!

Running adventures

I haven’t seen this gorgeous girl since she was a tiny twelve week old sweet thing, and just look at her 21 month old perfection now:

 

Running in the kitchen was by far her favorite activity:

She even got into the tub with her blue-jeaned mama for a few splashes for me.

And though it was March in New England, we zipped outside for a few, ’cause… why not?

Wonderful to see you guys again!

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One year!

I know big girl J’s mama didn’t love this T shirt – but this moment when she’s pulling it up so we get full view of those fantastic thighs – it’s just perfect.  And look at that, she’s ONE!  I took pictures of her one year ago almost to the day, when she was just a few weeks old, and then again last fall, but look at what a beauty she’s grown into!

Beloved by her big brothers:

Gets into everything…

But when she flashes that grin — the world is hers for the taking.

Peek-a-boo!

And last but never least, some love from Mama. Loved seeing you guys as always!

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Fall Public Garden Shoot #2

Love this one, where J zips away under the weeping willow branches…

And I was reminded recently of how nice blog posts are when there’s no silly commentary.  So here goes…

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Suzi - October 4, 2010 - 5:47 pm

Wonderful pictures! I love the action shot of Jack chasing the pigeon…

Jewel - October 11, 2010 - 11:19 pm

Oh my goodness, what a cutie! I love his outfit. Amazing images, as always! The park mini-shoots look like a fantastic idea.

Georgianna - October 17, 2010 - 10:46 pm

Jack, I love you – you are so gorgeous in these photos! Love, “Gigi”

First birthday giggles

The last time I saw this guy, it was last September and he was 3 weeks old.  (That’s one of my favorite shots from last fall’s shoot…)

His monkey imitation:

Wonderful to see you guys again!  Happy birthday, big boy.

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Kerry - September 6, 2010 - 9:29 am

awwww Charlie…so big already. Great shots!

Kerry - September 6, 2010 - 10:10 am

Happy 1st Birthday, Charlie! You are so cute!

Katie & Carlos - September 7, 2010 - 9:46 pm

What a beautiful family! I love the one of him reaching for his photo…and he is having so much fun getting tossed up in the air and reading! Happy 1st bday!

Grandma & Grandpa Devine - September 8, 2010 - 11:15 pm

Happy 1st Birthday Charlie!!! We love you and your such a happy boy. Great pictures – you are always smiling.

Happy 1st bday, big boy!

Look at this big handsome boy! Can’t believe this year went by so fast. I saw him a few times this year – when he was just 10 days old and then again when he was a big boy of 3 months old, and then just now, for his one year pictures.   It was his ACTUAL birthday, too – last week.  I always feel so honored to spend birthdays with little ones, and this guy was so much fun.

Sorry these pictures took me so long to send to you guys!

His block was stuck under the chair.  Um, some help here?

Loved seeing you again, big man :)

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A whole year

K-man’s 4th shoot of the year!  We did 3 month, 6 month, 9 month and now 1 year photos this year, and I can’t believe how quickly it went by. We met in the Public Garden to wrap up the year.

Squish!

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His first steps

Well I’m a little biased, because my Annie decided this past weekend after spending some time with this big one year old guy that he’s her baby sister’s future husband.  So I was honored to photograph him this weekend when he was showing off some of his new skills.  And granted, these weren’t his actual first steps… but come on – the scenery here (most likely) far exceeded the scenery where he had his actual first steps…

Doncha think?  Maybe my favorite first steps pic EVER.

Handsome boy –

Beloved talking truck:

Fun at the cool old water pump:

Fun with everybody at the pump:

One more first steps moment…

Great to see you guys :)

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Beth - June 28, 2010 - 8:42 am

This family is WAY too good looking! Nice photos Jess!!! So fun having you guys around last weekend! ~ Beth

Colleen - June 28, 2010 - 8:43 am

Look at him walking-so cute! Great family pictures!

Leslie - June 28, 2010 - 9:23 am

Great job, Jess! And little man Rett, looking good with your walking skillz!

Cara - June 28, 2010 - 9:38 am

What wonderful photos! I love the first steps pic and that followed by the handsome little one giving a “oh, I got some moves” look into the camera. So lovely!

Emily - June 28, 2010 - 9:48 am

such a happy boy! and a beautiful family.

Tieg - June 28, 2010 - 10:28 am

Your little guy is growing up so quick! Really nice pictures.

bmac - June 28, 2010 - 11:18 am

Great photo’s !

Cristina - June 28, 2010 - 11:31 am

These are great. Rett looks like he is thrilled about his new skill:) Truly a gorgeous little family.

Alicia - June 28, 2010 - 12:05 pm

Yeah he is beyond adorable!! Great pictures

Acey - June 28, 2010 - 12:13 pm

Honestly, the last one is priceless. We love Rett!

Suzanne - June 28, 2010 - 12:17 pm

So beautiful! What a photogenic family!! That Rett is too cute!

Gretchen Sullivan - June 28, 2010 - 3:48 pm

Granted, Rett is my grand-son, but my goodness, he looks just as fabulous in the photos as he really is!!!!

Kristine - June 28, 2010 - 4:52 pm

Adorable!!! He is so proud of himself!

Joe Schutt - June 28, 2010 - 5:45 pm

Very Cute!! You all look so awesome. I can’t believe he is walking already. I still want to bring you dinner, but I don’t think chili would be good right now!!

Styles - June 28, 2010 - 8:46 pm

Awesome pictures guys! Looks like Rett likes the water like his dad.

Chester Johns - June 29, 2010 - 8:51 am

Did Curt give you permission to touch that pump??!!

Sarah Smith - June 29, 2010 - 9:09 am

Fab pics of that adorable guy and his rents.

Becky Hayes - June 29, 2010 - 9:49 am

Gorgeous photos Megs! Rett is so handsome!!

SPK - June 29, 2010 - 10:52 pm

It’s easy to get amazing photos when the family is soooo good looking. : ) Nice work all around, everyone! Rett is such a big guy. Wow! One already. Love the onesie.

Gisele - June 29, 2010 - 11:43 pm

What a beautiful family! These pics are awesome. Is Rett in love with Chuck the Talking Truck? My nephew, Sebastian, was also a big fan of that toy.

Charlotte Elkhatib - June 30, 2010 - 11:30 am

You guys are too cute! I love Rhett! Wanna squeeze him! XO

Megan Thomas - July 8, 2010 - 8:40 pm

Great photos!

Big smiling boy

As I go back through sweet 8 month old A’s photos from last weekend, it’s hard for me to find many where he’s not grinning ear to ear.  I love this of him with his mama:

And then this one with the whole crew – I love their focus on the beloved pup (a nice change from that shot I always get where everyone’s looking at the baby):

Isn’t this one hilarious?

Some tickles with daddy:

Some hugs with mama:

This tush can’t be beat.

Funny faces:

So fun to see you guys!

Oh, and I had to include this one… you know the shoot’s over when…

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Kevin J - June 23, 2010 - 10:53 pm

What a beautiful family! Great angles for the shots. I love the variety.

Bridgette Kelly - June 23, 2010 - 11:10 pm

Beautiful pictures, really well shot!!

Alicia - June 24, 2010 - 7:27 am

Gorgeous pictures! He is getting so big and so adorable!

Keryn - June 24, 2010 - 7:28 am

How adorable…. and I’m glad Rowdy made a cameo appearance! These pictures are amazing!

MATT - June 24, 2010 - 8:31 am

Love the shots, beautiful

Sherri - June 24, 2010 - 9:41 am

Beautiful pics!!!

Sunithi - June 24, 2010 - 9:52 am

I love these pictures!!! So classy and everyone looks great!

Sunithi - June 24, 2010 - 9:53 am

I love these pictures! Everyone looks great! Fantatic shots!

My Doan - June 24, 2010 - 10:38 am

What great shots – such a picture-perfect family!

Rebecca - June 24, 2010 - 10:45 am

Beautiful photos of a beautiful family!

Kailyn - June 24, 2010 - 12:57 pm

What lovely pictures. I love how natural all the shots look!

Elizabeth Burrows - June 24, 2010 - 8:18 pm

These are beautiful pictures! Avery is so cute, even in the meltdown shot at the end! The family shots look natural and really convey the love of this family, including the dog!!

Debbie Godowsky - June 24, 2010 - 9:37 pm

these pictures are all too cute!

Renee M - June 25, 2010 - 8:01 am

Such great pictures! You all look great!

Amanda Smith - June 25, 2010 - 10:12 am

Beautiful pictures!! You are a good looking family! (this is the 15th comment, so enjoy your 8×10) :-)

Barry Godowsky - June 25, 2010 - 8:03 pm

These pictures are awesome. The best I’ve ever seen.

Fun downtown

This one might be one of my favorite swan boat pictures ever – I love how L is picking up her little leg here, taking a huge step:

Giving the (bronze, make way for) ducklings some snacks:

What a pretty lady!

Thoughtful girl by the water:

I love the elbow dimples here:

Stopped her as she was on her way somewhere – she looks so busy here:

Great to meet you guys!

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Gillen - June 16, 2010 - 11:11 am

These shots are precious! I can’t wait to see more of this beautiful Mom/daughter duo!

jamie - June 22, 2010 - 9:03 pm

preppy!

Alexis - June 28, 2010 - 9:35 am

preppy!

No way to hide this cuteness

When I arrived for my shoot with M and his little sister S last week, poor little M was exhausted.  Turned out the time we’d planned on for our shoot was a time he’d just started napping a couple of days before, so the poor guy was a wreck for the beginning of the shoot. But there was no way to hide the cuteness of these two… even a tired big brother doesn’t do it :)

5 month old deliciousnness:

The sweetest expressions:

And look who warmed right up :)

I love this one, so pensive:

Pretty girl in her summer dress:

Peek-a-boo!

Flying!

The eyelashes here are my favorite:

And of course, investigating the water table together…

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First blogged Public Garden shoot from last weekend

I’ve bumped these guys to the top of my queue because Dad is about to go out of town and he needs to bring some pictures of his little guy and his pretty lady with him when he leaves.  So they were actually my 2nd shoot of the day last Sunday when I had a day of 13 twenty minute mini-shoots, there was still a cool breeze in the air.

Big boy M had fun on the ducks first…

BTW, side note – I was wondering this as I watched the ducks statues over the course of the day… do you think they’re the most photographed landmark in Boston? I think they very well might be.  There are very few minutes of daylight when they’re not being photographed with someone sitting on top of them… (from adult men in their suits to cutie toddlers like little M).  Can anyone think of a local landmark that gets more shutter clicks each day?

Sorry, back to business…

These cute teeth kill me:

Flying…

Handsome and beauty, together:

Staring out over the water…  Isn’t the tush perfect?

A minute at the end, a sweet mama cuddle.

Poke!

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rie hayes - May 26, 2010 - 12:55 pm

Very cute!

Mary Hart - May 26, 2010 - 1:10 pm

Love the pictures! They all came out great. :)

Scott Hart - May 26, 2010 - 1:17 pm

All great pics!

Kim Chermesino - May 26, 2010 - 1:20 pm

The sweet mama cuddle wins the prize!!! Nice job on them all…very cute and daddy will love them all.

Erin O'Brien - May 26, 2010 - 1:25 pm

My goodness – they are adorable!!

Tracey Keisch - May 26, 2010 - 1:31 pm

What GREAT pics – I love the duck one!!!

Danielle - May 26, 2010 - 1:32 pm

The pictures are amazing! Mason is so big

cathie - May 26, 2010 - 1:34 pm

I love the ones with the nose and standing on the bench especially!

Wendy - May 26, 2010 - 2:02 pm

So beautiful! I love all of them. The cuddle with Mom is the best. :)

Mom - May 26, 2010 - 2:14 pm

Love the cute teeth on the bench and Mama hug
Nice pics to choose from and have Chris take along!

Dave Harrington - May 26, 2010 - 2:32 pm

Great pictures esp of Mason, the ducks and that Mom – not necessarily in that order.
Thanks for sharing
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Brenda - May 26, 2010 - 2:35 pm

I love the photos! My fave is the last one – what a great moment to have captured!

Chrissa Kaselis - May 26, 2010 - 2:41 pm

Love the photos! They truly captured the smiles, the fun between a Mom and her toddler son. He is soooo cute!

Kristian Demary - May 26, 2010 - 3:41 pm

Adorable pictures- so many great ones to choose from. I love the one with the ducks.

Liz - May 26, 2010 - 3:42 pm

The photos are AMAZING!!! You and Mason are ADORABLE!!!!!

Suzanne Briggette - May 26, 2010 - 4:01 pm

Awesome photos! I like the Mommy hug the best! – Suzanne

dottyelms@comcast.net - May 26, 2010 - 4:24 pm

My wonderful niece and great nephew are soooo beautiful but Jess,the artist is so important. Outstanding .I will recommend your work and I have four grandchildren…….
Best,
Dotty

Bonnie - May 26, 2010 - 4:38 pm

Adorable. I love the ones of the two of you together.

Leslie - May 26, 2010 - 4:48 pm

Great pictures!

Em - May 26, 2010 - 4:48 pm

some of the sweetest pictures i’ve ever seen in my entire life since the beginning of time! you two look so happy together!

Sheila - May 26, 2010 - 5:38 pm

Wonderful shots…a real talent.

Amy - May 26, 2010 - 5:46 pm

Love these!!

Ellen Unsworth - May 26, 2010 - 11:17 pm

Don’t know who is better here, the artist or the subjects! GREAT timing on that poke shot–just perfect.

Jocelyn - May 27, 2010 - 5:25 am

Perfect pictures! I love the one with him gazing out over the bridge.

Erika - May 27, 2010 - 12:38 pm

Adorable shots! You both look great which never happens when I’m taking the pictures. Chris will be very happy.

Holly - May 27, 2010 - 7:50 pm

Talk about some of the greatest moments between a Mom and her child captured on camera! Picture perfect! Enjoy these moments while they last :-)

Andrea - May 27, 2010 - 8:14 pm

Those are beautiful photos. It really catches the bond between mother and child.

chris walsh - May 28, 2010 - 6:30 am

These photos are fabulous, so real, unposed. Love the hug with Mom.

Steve - May 28, 2010 - 9:08 pm

Those are beautiful photos. It really catches the bond between mother and child.

Rolls, eyelashes and the best pout

I hadn’t seen this little beauty since she was just a teenie, tiny, newborn.  It’s been a year, and she is such an adorable little one year old now!  Let’s start with this one, so you can see the rolls:

I love the edge of a smile you can see here on baby A as she goes nose to nose with her mama:

And here’s a real closeup on the eyelashes – because I was afraid you wouldn’t believe me if I told you about them without showing them to you…

Awesome hair, eh?

She looks a little like she’s in jail here… but these wrist rolls and fat little fingers kill me:

And then I had to show you the pout.  Don’t you just love it?  The pretty eyes and the pout here…

I love her attitude and rolls here:

Mouthful of yogurt :)

A combo of the pout and the mouthful -

And last of all, a toss in the air from dad – with hair blowing in the breeze!

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One year old and delicious

I got to spend L’s first birthday with her last week – and she was perfect!  Tucker thinks she’s delicious, too.  (These guys were the winning bidders for this session at the Ashmont Nursery School auction in March – so glad we got to do our session on L’s big day!)

Isn’t she incredibly gorgeous?  Eyes to die for, just like her big brother.

Sharing secrets.

Swinging together:

See what I mean about her brother’s eyes?  Not to mention the dimples…

This grandma moment makes me happy.

So does this one.

And I think her birthday cake made L happy, too :) DeLISH.

Thanks for the fun morning, guys.  Great to see you!

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