Category Archives: fall and winter

Newborn, 1, 2, 3 and now 4

We met when she was tiny.  A little three month old dream baby.  Then again at one, two, three and now four.

Five shoots later, here’s the gorgeous lady herself.  Every single year I am made happier by spending just a bit of time with these guys.  Lovely, lovely, lovely.

Squeezing the loving grownups…

Isn’t she delicious?

Perfect as always, guys!  Thanks again.

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ProfSharon - October 19, 2010 - 8:57 am

Your skill with the camera always is a treat to see! You continue to capture the real essence of her personality and the love she is surrounded by!

Fall Public Garden mini-shoot #11

Here’s my last mini-shoot from October! Thanks to all of the wonderful families who met me in the Public Garden a few weeks ago – I think we got really fun pictures.

Especially these guys.  They were so fun together.

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Kimberly McKinney - October 13, 2010 - 4:39 pm

The family portrait is incredible. I also love the shot of Emma and Jake laughing with the leaves.

Christina Pendleton - October 13, 2010 - 6:32 pm

I LOVE these! May favorite is the one with you and Jason spinnin gthe kids around. LLLLOOOOVVVVEEE!!!!

Michelle - October 13, 2010 - 6:56 pm

Too hard to pick a favorite! Love them all… ok, maybe the last one is my fav…

Theresa Jay - October 13, 2010 - 9:31 pm

Great photos..especially the family portrait. your energy & love was captured

Sara - October 14, 2010 - 8:20 am

These are fantastic, I wish I had done this when my kids were little! The family shots are great.

Sara P.Gordon - October 14, 2010 - 12:10 pm

Jason and Lisa….these are awesome….this Nannie is so proud of all of you….. woooowhoooo!!!! Emma and Jake are so photogenic.

Sara P.Gordon - October 14, 2010 - 12:11 pm

I should also comment the Jessica is also awesome…..

MaryAnn - October 14, 2010 - 4:10 pm

These pictures are gorgeous….so fun and free, it looks like you had a blast. I really can’t pick a favorite, I love them all!!! Love, Mar

MaryAnn - October 14, 2010 - 4:10 pm

These%20pictures%20are%20gorgeous….so%20fun%20and%20free%2C%20it%20looks%20like%20you%20had%20a%20blast.%20I%20really%20can’t%20pick%20a%20favorite%2C%20I%20love%20them%20all!!!%20Love%2C%20Mar

Caroline Hanlon - October 19, 2010 - 1:03 pm

I love them all!!! So perfect! Especially the last one- what a great photographer!

Fall Public Garden mini-shoot #10

So glad you guys met me in the Garden!  (I’ve done tons of shoot for these guys over the years, and it was so fun to do a location session, now that the boys are older and happy running around outside.)

By far my fave :)

I love B’s expression here…

Gorgeous-o!

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Fall Public Garden Mini-shoot #9

I’m a sucker for lens flare/sunlight peeking…

How tight is too tight?

Great to meet you guys!

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Andrea - October 13, 2010 - 10:25 am

I love them! Miss R is super sweet and so stylish! Beautiful family1

Fall Public Garden mini-shoot #7

Not really holiday card-y, but such a sweet boys and their parents moment…

Maybe this one’s a little more holiday card-y? Love it.

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Lisa Anderson - October 12, 2010 - 2:52 pm

Love the pics Amy – got some great Holiday card material there and some great wall art to consider!

The boys are getting so big!!

Dana Jolly - October 12, 2010 - 3:10 pm

Randy and Amy, great pictures of you and the kids. I love the family shots, and the one of Avery kissing momma:0)

Kerry McKennon - October 12, 2010 - 3:56 pm

Just Adore these photo’s!
Hope you get your free 8X10

lisa - October 12, 2010 - 6:54 pm

I love the pictures. They came out great!

Kathryn Mastrangelo - October 12, 2010 - 8:18 pm

Great Pictures!!! You have a beautiful family…

Kerri Fitzpatrick - October 12, 2010 - 9:13 pm

AMAZING shots…love them all!!!!

Shelby Wickeri - October 12, 2010 - 11:30 pm

What great family photos!!

Mona Tibbetts Faulter - October 13, 2010 - 10:43 am

Great Pictures – capturing a great family!!!

Tanya Strauss - October 13, 2010 - 11:08 am

Love these pics! You guys and the kids look adorable. I sure hope we get a holiday card this year. :)

Jill - October 13, 2010 - 12:01 pm

Amy, what a beautiful family! I cannot get over how big the kids are getting! and of course, you and Randy look great. I think my favorite it the last one. :)

Jen Orchard - October 13, 2010 - 12:34 pm

Wow! Great pictures. You’ll have to tell me the secret to getting the kids to smile at the same time – love that second picture. And the one of Amy and Avery. And the family shot (last one). They all came out fabulous!

Cheryl Russell - October 13, 2010 - 1:43 pm

Great Photos!! You have a beautiful family!

Megan Burnett - October 13, 2010 - 1:46 pm

It seems clear that the photographer was a true top notch one. Those moments are captured perfectly and there is a noticeable grace behind the camera. Your family is beautiful and these pictures are stunning.

karyn - October 13, 2010 - 2:14 pm

Love these pictures.She captured the boys beautifully! The family picture is stunning!!

Karen Hall - October 13, 2010 - 2:43 pm

I love, love, love these pictures. It will be very hard to choose which ones are keepers. It radiates love.

Susan Arsenault - October 13, 2010 - 5:40 pm

Love the pictures!

Kim Altobello - October 13, 2010 - 6:31 pm

Wow! Love them! You always have the best pics! Can’t believe how old Griffin is!!!

Meridith - October 13, 2010 - 7:04 pm

Adorable!

Marissa - October 13, 2010 - 7:16 pm

Fantastic pictures! I’m impressed that you can get everyone smiling at once!

Marcy - October 14, 2010 - 9:52 am

Love them all, you guys look great! Miss you all! Love and kisses. M and H xoxoxo

Fall Public Garden mini-shoot #6

I know Kathryn will be mad at me for starting with this one, but I just ADORE it!

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Fall Public Garden mini-shoot #5

Love, love, love this family.

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Carra Gamberdella - October 10, 2010 - 5:55 pm

Jess, these are beautiful! They totally capture everyone’s spirit–so wonderful!!!

Anne Mattina - October 10, 2010 - 7:21 pm

Just beautiful – every shot!

Liza Talusan - October 10, 2010 - 7:24 pm

Thank you Jessica! These are so beautiful, and this was one of the best days we’d ever had!

Olivia - October 10, 2010 - 7:50 pm

I love the one of the three kids with Evan in the middle! These are all so sweet!

j.c.spock - October 10, 2010 - 7:53 pm

These are fantastic…love all the candid shots!

Peter Wiernicki - October 10, 2010 - 8:14 pm

Very cool Liza!

Catherine - October 10, 2010 - 8:19 pm

Wonderful, wonderful pictures, Liza! Truly a beautiful family! :)

Colleen - October 10, 2010 - 8:31 pm

These pictures are not only beautiful – let’s face it there was alot to work with ;) but, they are full of joy.

Karen - October 10, 2010 - 8:43 pm

Gorgeous family! These pics truly capture the fun you were having and the love that you have for each other.

Little Grace - October 10, 2010 - 11:18 pm

Great shots!

Fall Public Garden mini-shoot #4

Working our way through last Saturday’s mini-shoots – we’re up to my 4th shoot.  I was so excited to see this little guy again…

I like his roaring dinosaur imitation.

With his Pop.

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Fall Public Garden mini-shoot #3

I think this one’s my favorite…

But then I start loving some of the other ones…

LOVED seeing you guys, as always.

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Keri s - October 7, 2010 - 12:40 am

OMG. Such a beauty. JJ, you look fabulous, but your daughter is even sweeter. Love the shots of proud daddy looking at her

Kate Botelho - October 7, 2010 - 11:13 pm

These pictures are truly special of your beautiful and loving family.

Joanna - October 8, 2010 - 9:18 pm

Jenn – Emma is gorgeous…takes right after her Mommy!!! Thanks for sharing the pictures, they are amazing :) xox

Kate - October 8, 2010 - 10:50 pm

These pics are amazing! It helps me miss that sweet girl a little less:) She’s grown so much just in the few weeks since I’ve seen her!

Tim Houck - October 8, 2010 - 10:52 pm

Jen, I think you should have let her bring her favorite doll her Uncle Tim got her. Kidding, she is perfect!

Suzanne - October 9, 2010 - 7:18 am

I can’t not believe how big Emma is and you guys looks so happy. I love the place you took your pictures at. Bring that baby to NC!!!!!

Amanda - October 9, 2010 - 9:06 am

BEAUTIFUL photos, BEAUTIFUL family, BEAUTIFUL day and place….Thanks for sharing!

Kara Richardson - October 9, 2010 - 10:44 am

OMG. Aunt Kate was right! Emma is gorgeous!

Great Aunt Patty - October 9, 2010 - 11:32 am

What beautiful pictures of your happy family. May you always be happy together,

Great Uncle Greg - October 9, 2010 - 11:36 am

Include me as a member of “The Emma Admiration Society.”

Barbara Houck - October 9, 2010 - 1:47 pm

I’ve watched Emma grow through these beautiful pictures. Great pictures of Mom and Dad and baby.

Maureen Clemens - October 9, 2010 - 2:06 pm

What beautiful photos these are! How can they not be!
Emma is beautiful and so are her parents! I love seeing how she is growing.We love you all!!!
Great Aunt Maureen

Poppa Johnson - October 9, 2010 - 5:48 pm

” It’s hard to improve perfection.” Love, Poppa

Poppa Johnson - October 9, 2010 - 5:49 pm

It’s hard to improve perfection. Love, Poppa

Meghan Sedita - October 9, 2010 - 8:26 pm

What a beautiful family! Great photos!

Stacy - October 11, 2010 - 9:02 pm

These pictures are amazing! Emma has grown up so much! She is gorgeous. The family pics are fabulous!! How can you even pick a favorite – they are all so great!

Jim - October 12, 2010 - 5:03 pm

Either Emma is extremely photogenic or the photographer is truly talented. Most likely a combination of both. Mom and Dad look pretty good, too.

Olivia Jenkins - October 12, 2010 - 6:05 pm

These pics are great!
Olivia

Olivia Jenkins - October 12, 2010 - 6:05 pm

These pics are great!
Olivia

Fall Public Garden #1

What a day we had yesterday! It was a gorgeous, perfect fall day in the Public Garden for my fall mini-shoot day, and we ended up with eleven fabulous families having some fun and getting really cool pictures.  Here are a handful of my favorites from my first shoot of the day, my 9am.

It’s been a year since I saw little T for her little newborn pictures, and she’s gotten so big!

We were going for family photos, so I have a bunch of these three to show you – so hard to pick a fave.  I’m a sucker for sun/lens flare…

More bright sun/happy girl…

Learning to walk…

Getting a real kick out of mom and dad:

Had to get one closeup of these eyelashes…

And last of all, a sweet, quiet moment.

More blog posts from the day to come over the next two weeks.

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Lots of twin boy hugs

This photo has me giggling – even at this late hour. C grabs T to plant one on him, square in the center of his mouth. Hilarious. The hugs at this shoot were awesome – the boys had such fun playing together.

During this particular moment, C is seizing the moment and thinking, hmm… this might be my opportunity to take ownership of this baseball…

The ball was a source of fantastic interaction throughout the shoot :)

Playing with Dad was also a favorite activity:

And their ball handling skills were impeccable:

This one might be my top pic for an xmas card shot – kind of non-traditional, but I love how the boys are hiding mom and dad entirely! Too funny.

Dimple :)

Hollering:

High-five!

Wonderful to see you guys again.

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Anonymous - December 7, 2009 - 11:01 am

Love these, especially Thomas' face! Great expressions.

Patrick - December 7, 2009 - 11:07 am

I think my favorite is the 3rd photo. I want to know what is so funny!! Photos are wonderful. What a beautiful family!!

Grammie - December 7, 2009 - 12:49 pm

Your skills at capturing Thomas and Cameron's unique personalities are terrific. Great pictures of a lovely family.

Anonymous - December 7, 2009 - 1:48 pm

Wow, what amazing pictures! That is one of the best family pictures I've seen. And the "xmas card" photo is adorable. The 3rd and 4th pictures are so fun and natural and really show so much personality.

ethan - December 7, 2009 - 4:20 pm

super cute. 5dmkii/Lseries 28-70mm? very nicely done.

Anonymous - December 7, 2009 - 4:20 pm

Great family photo! Mt favorite of the group is photo #3. Thomas' expression is priceless and Cameron is so hopeful that he will get to hold the ball next. What adorable boys.

Jessica - December 7, 2009 - 5:14 pm

I love the family photo! The photos are unbelievable, I love them all

josh walker - December 7, 2009 - 5:45 pm

Those two boys should be models.

Anonymous - December 7, 2009 - 6:09 pm

I love how much personality is captured in these photos. I especially love the second one where they are hugging.

Olivia - December 7, 2009 - 7:14 pm

What gorgeous tots! Wish we could've been there! Beautiful pics!

Andy - December 7, 2009 - 8:29 pm

Great kids and great parents…what a great family!!!

Corinna - December 8, 2009 - 10:26 am

Great shots!

Anonymous - December 8, 2009 - 1:00 pm

This photographer has incredible patience and creativity, such a gift. And such a beautiful family!

Anonymous - December 9, 2009 - 9:42 am

These photos are adorable. Great job capturing the boys in their element. Amazing photos of a great family!

Frederick - December 9, 2009 - 4:35 pm

These kids should be in the movies!

Shanna - December 10, 2009 - 1:55 pm

Love the photography, love the happiness captured, love these people, love. love. love.

Big brother rocker

This picture cracks me up. Doesn’t big brother P look like Ozzy Osborne or something here? Except he’s a peaceful rocker :)

What a sweet pair:

Running around a bit outside with Dad:

And I know his dad is going to love this picture – as he leans pensively on his walking stick :) (Posed by Dad himself!)

Outside smooches:

Isn’t little Ms. M just gorgeous?

Waving at us:

And a thoughtful baby girl:

One last hug picture. I loved meeting your new sweet girlie!

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Anonymous - December 7, 2009 - 10:36 am

The photos of Pete and Marlena are simply adorable. You have beautifully captured the "adoring older brother"

Anonymous - December 7, 2009 - 1:23 pm

I'm really impressed, both by the amazing pictures taken by you, not to mention the absolutely beautiful subjects!

Anonymous - December 7, 2009 - 2:04 pm

Great photos. I love the second to last one.

Anonymous - December 7, 2009 - 5:09 pm

She's so beautiful…and big brother is pretty cute himself!

Anonymous - December 8, 2009 - 6:54 am

Great job on the pictures. They look so natural–of course having two beautiful children doesn't hurt!

Anonymous - December 8, 2009 - 3:33 pm

These are great! I love the rocker one!

Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack and Quack

In case you’re not a Robert McCloskey fan (the author of the classic “Make Way For Ducklings” book), those are (I think) the names of the ducklings. I did it from memory, because I’m too lazy to walk the seven steps to my daughter’s bookcase and confirm it. But I think it’s something like that.

I met these guys in the Boston Public Garden last weekend for their pictures – they’d gotten a gift certificate for a shoot a while back, and they’d been patiently waiting on my waiting list for weeks and weeks. Finally they nabbed an open spot, and we lucked out with the weather.

I had to post this picture first, even though we took it at the end of the session. Mom mentioned as we were packing up to leave that they had one of those classic Make Way for Ducklings frames, and wouldn’t it be so great to get a picture of their Jack sitting on top of this duckling Jack? Big boy Jack wasn’t so sure about that plan, but I actually prefer this one anyway, with him checking things out in the background with his dad :)

And this is my #1, hands-down, no question favorite from the session. Best smiles ever. Love how his hair matches his mom’s hair.

Isn’t he a handsome dude?

Oh yeah. Forgot this one. Love this one too.

Look at those CHEEKS!

Swing!

This one is perfect because all Jack wanted to do during the shoot was walk around. He’d just gotten his feet under him, and he was loving wandering all over the gardens. And what better to walk to than a ball from mom?

The weeping willows make such a great background here. Leaf in hand – what’s more fall-like?

Wonderful to get a chance to meet you, I’m glad we got you in there!

One more. Love this pout!

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Molly V - December 1, 2009 - 9:16 pm

adorable pics – great candids of the family together!

Kathy W. - December 1, 2009 - 9:23 pm

I love ALL of the pictures but that first one and Jack with the pouty lip are adorable!

Sean - December 1, 2009 - 9:29 pm

Please don't tell my friends at school that I am tearing up.

Anonymous - December 1, 2009 - 9:42 pm

Dear Sean, you should not have said that and then sent this to your friends at school.

Picture with the leaf is the cutest. Period.

Laura - December 1, 2009 - 10:20 pm

These are adorable!!! Our favorite is #2. It's very natural… and he looks like the happiest baby on earth.
However, I must say that the last photo bears a striking resemblance to his uncle sean…

Sara K. - December 1, 2009 - 10:21 pm

What a happy kid! Even in the pouty one (which is my personal favorite; bust it out at his rehearsal dinner in 20+ years!!) you can just envision that frown turning upside down in a second.

Shawn McQ - December 1, 2009 - 11:02 pm

Adorable! Some great family photos and some great shots of Jack. What a personality!

Vince M - December 1, 2009 - 11:23 pm

Alright so who was the jerk that told Jack there was no Santa Clause in that last picture???

Seriously, cutest. Baby. Ever.

Anonymous - December 2, 2009 - 12:24 am

I can't get enough of those photos! Jack looks so big! I love the second one of the three of you!!

Shannon

Lorraine - December 2, 2009 - 6:35 am

What BEAUTIFUL family photos! I just love the black and white, so classy! I can't decide which one is my favorite – because they all are!!

Aunt Lorraine

Sasha Gill - December 2, 2009 - 8:41 am

These are ridiculously adorable!!!! But where's Mike's matching argyle sweater?!?!

Anonymous - December 2, 2009 - 8:46 am

Great pics; Jack is a happy kid and the family photo is beautiful. I agree with the comment someone made about having the pouty picture at Jack's rehearal dinner!

Joanna - December 2, 2009 - 9:05 am

What great pics!

Madeline - December 2, 2009 - 9:09 am

I love all the pictures! The photographer did a great job! But this family is just BEAUTIFUL!! What a handsome happy baby!! Mom & Dad aren't Too Dusty either!!

Michelle - December 2, 2009 - 9:19 am

Beautiful pictures! He's adorable-and what great photos to have to remember these days.

Anonymous - December 2, 2009 - 9:46 am

Loved these pictures..Just know that grandma Reilly loves these pictures..

Happy Holidays Mike and Megan

Joseph - December 2, 2009 - 9:56 am

Perfect case of "pictures say a thousand words!" One is more special than the last. Even pouty face seems happy in a strange way. Happy for all of you, Uncle and Great Uncle, Joey.

Mary Lee - December 2, 2009 - 10:05 am

Fantastic pictures but how could they miss with such a gorgeous family!

Mrs. Ramsdell - December 2, 2009 - 10:20 am

What great pictures! Jack's hair really does match yours exactly, Megan!

ANDY - December 2, 2009 - 10:30 am

MIKE MEGAN, AND JACK….THE CUTEST FAMILY ON THE WHOLE EAST COAST!!!

aehami06 - December 2, 2009 - 11:59 am

What a cutie! He should be a little model :)

Colleen - December 2, 2009 - 12:03 pm

Each picture is cuter than the one before it! Love the way Jack's personality just shines through these pictures!!!!

Rosalie - December 2, 2009 - 1:06 pm

wonderful photos of Jack & of all the children great shots

Ashley Peterson - December 2, 2009 - 2:06 pm

Love, love, love the photos…and the great commentary!

Kathy - December 2, 2009 - 7:44 pm

Adorable photos of an adorable family… love everything about the pictures and description! Thanks for sharing with us!

Candy - December 3, 2009 - 9:01 am

Great PIX! I love them all!!!!!!

Pat and Joan - December 3, 2009 - 4:34 pm

Megan, Mike and Jack,
Thanks for sharing. We are truly blessed that the 3 of you are a part of our lives. We love Jack's personality shining through.

Diane McG - December 5, 2009 - 8:58 am

Great expressions captured! Wonderful photography of a handsome family.

Angela Barek - December 8, 2009 - 7:46 am

These are so beautiful, especially the family ones! And the one with the duck!! Thanks for sharing these Meg. Definitely something to treasure for years to come.

Playing around in the South End

I love the background here of the brownstones and the signature South End street lamps… not to mention the cool 9am shadows, showing how tiny B is compared to her parents as they lift her up and swing her:

Isn’t she perfect in her mary jane’s?

We went to the playground to play and had so many neat opportunities for sweet photos… B’s amazing curls and long eyelashes were gorgeous!

I love this frustrated face. She’s riding on a riding toy at the playgrond here, and giving her mom or dad a face to say – not so sure about this…

But within moments she was bouncing on it like crazy, loving every minute:

Then there was this teenie little see-saw that B was enjoying with her pretty mama. After her mom had a turn, B motioned me over, asking me to bounce on it with her. What a quad workout!

And even though I was super close to her (sitting across from her on the see-saw), her face was so joyful I had to snap a quick photo. It’s a little distorted because I was so close to her, but I kind of love that about it – it makes her cheeks even more delicious!

Fun to spend a sunny fall morning with you guys – I’m glad we finally got the weather to cooperate!

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Rockin twins

I’ve been taking pictures of these sweeties since they were just couple months old. Now they’re big and running all over the place! I love this frozen moment with piles of leaves in their hands:

Is that a leaf on your head?

In mommy’s arms:

Giggling with daddy in the leaves:

And this next one cracks me up so much. It’s not possible on this couch for the two of them to get further apart.

But give them a minute and they’re all scooted over next to each other telling secrets:

Lovely lady in the sun:

And look at this handsome boy:

And off they go!

Great to see you guys again!

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