A glimpse in time…
No story is the same as the next, so let’s make something that is uniquely yours. I’d love to take the time to get to know each other, where you feel comfortable enough to have your true, authentic selves captured in real time. What moments do you want to feel nostalgic over in 15 years?
A baby in a head bandana may be the cutest thing ever
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dancing in the streets of New Bedford with Sarah + Jordan
12 months gone can feel like a breath
12 months gone can feel like a breath
My favorite moments always happen when the session forgets it’s a session. When they stop trying, settle in, and something real starts to show up. This diner date was SO much fun🍔❤️🥤
My favorite moments always happen when the session forgets it’s a session. When they stop trying, settle in, and something real starts to show up. This diner date was SO much fun🍔❤️🥤
I talk about it a lot, but reconnecting with people from my past is hands down one of the best parts of being a photographer.
I talk about it a lot, but reconnecting with people from my past is hands down one of the best parts of being a photographer.
and when you get tired of this town, let me know we can go somewhere brand new 🫶⛰️🤍✈️
Salvation Mountain//Slab City.
a quiet kind of love
a quiet kind of love
I drove to the nearest camera store while on a family vacation and asked if they had any film cameras. A woman started pulling out digitals—I gently told her they weren’t film, and she said, “Let me get the camera guy.” Out comes Jim, smiling in a plaid shirt. He’s that type of person that stays smiling while speaking. I’d already noticed photos of him around the store in the same kind of shirt at different ages. He helped me find a camera, chatted with me about the shop—he’d just sold it after 30 years. He introduced me to the new owner, smiling but firm: “It’ll stay a camera store for another 30 years, right?” She laughed and agreed. (I silently thought, “She better.”) We talked photography and how it’s changed over the years. I told him I had a potential old darkroom in my basement but was still on the hunt for a working enlarger, and he held his finger up. He brought out a wooden box holding a vintage manual from 1908 on film developing and a working enlarger—both gifts from him. “You’ll appreciate it,” he said, with a wink to the new owner, “it’s okay I do this right?.” He asked if people my age still liked film. I said yes some still do. I told him how grateful I was for the chat, his store, generosity, and the experience. Before leaving, I loaded film into my new used camera and asked to take a portrait of him to start off my roll—he told me what settings to put on, and then smiled proudly.
I drove to the nearest camera store while on a family vacation and asked if they had any film cameras. A woman started pulling out digitals—I gently told her they weren’t film, and she said, “Let me get the camera guy.” Out comes Jim, smiling in a plaid shirt. He’s that type of person that stays smiling while speaking. I’d already noticed photos of him around the store in the same kind of shirt at different ages. He helped me find a camera, chatted with me about the shop—he’d just sold it after 30 years. He introduced me to the new owner, smiling but firm: “It’ll stay a camera store for another 30 years, right?” She laughed and agreed. (I silently thought, “She better.”) We talked photography and how it’s changed over the years. I told him I had a potential old darkroom in my basement but was still on the hunt for a working enlarger, and he held his finger up. He brought out a wooden box holding a vintage manual from 1908 on film developing and a working enlarger—both gifts from him. “You’ll appreciate it,” he said, with a wink to the new owner, “it’s okay I do this right?.” He asked if people my age still liked film. I said yes some still do. I told him how grateful I was for the chat, his store, generosity, and the experience. Before leaving, I loaded film into my new used camera and asked to take a portrait of him to start off my roll—he told me what settings to put on, and then smiled proudly.
Motherhood isn’t always soft. It’s an unedited chaos of love so deep it demands everything. This is the strength no one talks about. It breaks a woman open, leaves them raw and builds them into something only they can fully understand.
Motherhood isn’t always soft. It’s an unedited chaos of love so deep it demands everything. This is the strength no one talks about. It breaks a woman open, leaves them raw and builds them into something only they can fully understand.
Ok trying to post this cutie again. This is not AI even though weirdo @instagram is saying it is.
Ok trying to post this cutie again. This is not AI even though weirdo @instagram is saying it is.
Congratulations to me for not f*ing up this roll of film the way I thought I did! 🌴☀️
“I brought my VS bathing suit top from 2008”
@notemyobjection is an attorney from Boston that talks about law, life, and politics respectfully. She breaks things down in a factual, unbiased way for idiots like me. I know I’ll be vigorously following her during the new trial. IYKYK 🫠
@notemyobjection is an attorney from Boston that talks about law, life, and politics respectfully. She breaks things down in a factual, unbiased way for idiots like me. I know I’ll be vigorously following her during the new trial. IYKYK 🫠
some of my favorite black + white images so far from the beginning of this sweet session. I typically don’t photograph newborns past 2-4 weeks old but I LOVED that this squishy beauty was 2 months old. It may be my new favorite time to photograph babies.
some of my favorite black + white images so far from the beginning of this sweet session. I typically don’t photograph newborns past 2-4 weeks old but I LOVED that this squishy beauty was 2 months old. It may be my new favorite time to photograph babies.
adding some baby sweetness to my feed on this snowy day
ONE WEEK until my bestie Kerry and her person Andrew make it official on Valentine’s Day! I’m just gonna take a *little* credit for this one—if it weren’t for me, they never would’ve connected from that snowy day in 2002 when we made a snowman on Andrew’s lawn (my neighbor) and ran away like a couple of hooligans. (It’s the little things that make history, right?) Fast forward to years later, and after some time apart, they reunited and have built a strong loving partnership. Started playing pool in Andrew’s basement as kids—and here we are celebrating their story at a speakeasy, shooting pool like old times (this session was actually almost a year ago to show how many galleries I haven’t posted yet 😅). ANYWAYS, I always feel like I ramble on captions but I am so happy for these two and can’t wait for this EPIC wedding. Love you both!! 💌
ONE WEEK until my bestie Kerry and her person Andrew make it official on Valentine’s Day! I’m just gonna take a *little* credit for this one—if it weren’t for me, they never would’ve connected from that snowy day in 2002 when we made a snowman on Andrew’s lawn (my neighbor) and ran away like a couple of hooligans. (It’s the little things that make history, right?) Fast forward to years later, and after some time apart, they reunited and have built a strong loving partnership. Started playing pool in Andrew’s basement as kids—and here we are celebrating their story at a speakeasy, shooting pool like old times (this session was actually almost a year ago to show how many galleries I haven’t posted yet 😅). ANYWAYS, I always feel like I ramble on captions but I am so happy for these two and can’t wait for this EPIC wedding. Love you both!! 💌
some view nature not as just a backdrop, but as a powerful healing force of divinity that shapes our emotions, inspires creativity, and reminds us of the interconnectedness of all life
some view nature not as just a backdrop, but as a powerful healing force of divinity that shapes our emotions, inspires creativity, and reminds us of the interconnectedness of all life
i’d like to think in every corner there’s a little bit of magic left from the days when we believed we could fly
i’d like to think in every corner there’s a little bit of magic left from the days when we believed we could fly
I don’t think I ever posted this and it’s one of my favorites. This woman is a boss mom, great friend, and amazing photographer.
I don’t think I ever posted this and it’s one of my favorites. This woman is a boss mom, great friend, and amazing photographer.
“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world. Speak or act with a pure mind, and happiness will follow you as your shadow, unshakable.”
“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world. Speak or act with a pure mind, and happiness will follow you as your shadow, unshakable.”
here is some Holiday magic: my friends are having TRIPLETS!
here is some Holiday magic: my friends are having TRIPLETS!
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I haven’t been posting anything until all my wedding galleries are done. So much content just waiting to be shared. I love my job but definitely looking forward to have some downtime with family- AND to finally dive into my memory cards from Banff! To all the photographers out there deep into busy season- sending all my love 🫶
I haven’t been posting anything until all my wedding galleries are done. So much content just waiting to be shared. I love my job but definitely looking forward to have some downtime with family- AND to finally dive into my memory cards from Banff! To all the photographers out there deep into busy season- sending all my love 🫶
I saw something recently that reminded creators to also take the time to create for their own family, and for themselves. And my heart sunk because my camera only gets picked up for other people these days, well besides on my iPhone. It’s my youngest’s birthday today. I feel like she was just born, which is what every Mom says, but I do. We went to a place up the road at sunrise. We hung out, ran around, picked up leaves, and took pictures (she has her own camera now and won’t go anywhere without it.) Went to my parents after for french toast and smoothies. We all talked about what it’s like being 4. We learned today that she wants to be like her big sister when she grows up. She shows me how to slow down, and pause. I love you my beautiful soulful angel girl forever and ever.
I saw something recently that reminded creators to also take the time to create for their own family, and for themselves. And my heart sunk because my camera only gets picked up for other people these days, well besides on my iPhone. It’s my youngest’s birthday today. I feel like she was just born, which is what every Mom says, but I do. We went to a place up the road at sunrise. We hung out, ran around, picked up leaves, and took pictures (she has her own camera now and won’t go anywhere without it.) Went to my parents after for french toast and smoothies. We all talked about what it’s like being 4. We learned today that she wants to be like her big sister when she grows up. She shows me how to slow down, and pause. I love you my beautiful soulful angel girl forever and ever.
I just want to post this without overthinking a caption like I over thought this post. Because I always want everything to be perfect when nothing ever is. I want to show what I see and feel with whatever I’m documenting. I want my clients to feel their day through the images and that’s all that matters. Not how many likes I get or how my carousel looks that I usually change 10x before posting. Social media can cause me anxiety and unnecessary pressure which is so silly when truly thought about.
I just want to post this without overthinking a caption like I over thought this post. Because I always want everything to be perfect when nothing ever is. I want to show what I see and feel with whatever I’m documenting. I want my clients to feel their day through the images and that’s all that matters. Not how many likes I get or how my carousel looks that I usually change 10x before posting. Social media can cause me anxiety and unnecessary pressure which is so silly when truly thought about.
“I gotta get home, there’s a garden to tend, all the seeds from the fruits buried and began their own family trees, teach them “thank you” and “please” They spread their own roots, then watch their young fruits grow again
“I gotta get home, there’s a garden to tend, all the seeds from the fruits buried and began their own family trees, teach them “thank you” and “please” They spread their own roots, then watch their young fruits grow again
GIVEAWAY CLOSED! THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED! WE RAISED $1450 FOR: THE DION FOUNDATION 🤍
GIVEAWAY CLOSED! THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED! WE RAISED $1450 FOR: THE DION FOUNDATION 🤍
Yellow Submarine was one of my favorite songs when I was a child. I would make dance routines to it with my siblings and cousins. And then we would have my Aunt and Uncle sit and watch the performance. We’d go to this same beach and run to the rock “waterslide” that seemed so much bigger then. The world seeming so much smaller. I often wish I could go back to those days. Not an ounce of worry in the world and full of imagination. Radiating awe and wonder.
Yellow Submarine was one of my favorite songs when I was a child. I would make dance routines to it with my siblings and cousins. And then we would have my Aunt and Uncle sit and watch the performance. We’d go to this same beach and run to the rock “waterslide” that seemed so much bigger then. The world seeming so much smaller. I often wish I could go back to those days. Not an ounce of worry in the world and full of imagination. Radiating awe and wonder. 
Happy ONE to little Avi
the stretch of tiny hands and feet
every morning light showing subtle changes
a year of fleeting memories
held in a place so tightly inside
time doesn’t wait,
but oh it must be seen 🌼
Happy 1st Birthday sweet Noah!
Side note: My aunt used to play Joni Mitchell when I was younger- and it always brings me back to childhood. And I love how my friend Ray’s hair always dances in front of my camera.
the stretch of tiny hands and feet
every morning light showing subtle changes
a year of fleeting memories
held in a place so tightly inside
time doesn’t wait,
but oh it must be seen 🌼
Happy 1st Birthday sweet Noah!
Side note: My aunt used to play Joni Mitchell when I was younger- and it always brings me back to childhood. And I love how my friend Ray’s hair always dances in front of my camera.
Sarah and Jordan get married in July!
Sarah and Jordan get married in July!
The way stories find me again—older, wiser, softer. The way people I once knew let me witness them in their most honest moments.
This was a celebration of love, resilience, and second chances. The kids, the laughter, the quiet moments and loud joy—it all reminded me how much power lives in just one hour.
Kerri & Matt’s city hall elopement was simple, intentional, full of heart—and I’m so honored to have been a small part of it.
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@weymouthflowers
@embarkbeautyma
@hair_bymaddyk
The way stories find me again—older, wiser, softer. The way people I once knew let me witness them in their most honest moments.
This was a celebration of love, resilience, and second chances. The kids, the laughter, the quiet moments and loud joy—it all reminded me how much power lives in just one hour.
Kerri & Matt’s city hall elopement was simple, intentional, full of heart—and I’m so honored to have been a small part of it.
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@weymouthflowers
@embarkbeautyma
@hair_bymaddyk
@unraveledacademy oh the places you take us…
the kind that grows in early mornings
in the weight of a body pressed close
in the way she holds him like the world depends on it
he fits against her like something ancient
and always meant
this is where love begins
bare, breathing,
outside the reach of language.
the kind that grows in early mornings
in the weight of a body pressed close
in the way she holds him like the world depends on it
he fits against her like something ancient
and always meant
this is where love begins
bare, breathing,
outside the reach of language.
Sometimes it’s the unexpected moments and spontaneous decisions that make the best memories. So Jim is getting a spot on my feed. 🎞️📷
Sometimes it’s the unexpected moments and spontaneous decisions that make the best memories. So Jim is getting a spot on my feed. 🎞️📷
Say no more.
I can’t wait to see what’s next for this talented woman!
Also, I want a green monster wall in my backyard.
I can’t wait to see what’s next for this talented woman!
Also, I want a green monster wall in my backyard.
Before You Came
By Faiz Ahmed Faiz
“Before you came, things were just what they were:
the road precisely a road, the horizon fixed,
the limit of what could be seen.
A glass of wine was no more than a glass of wine,
a glance at the sea was merely that.
Suddenly, this world has no boundaries:
each moment, a gateway, each road an arrow,
each glance a possibility.”
Before You Came
By Faiz Ahmed Faiz
“Before you came, things were just what they were:
the road precisely a road, the horizon fixed,
the limit of what could be seen.
A glass of wine was no more than a glass of wine,
a glance at the sea was merely that.
Suddenly, this world has no boundaries:
each moment, a gateway, each road an arrow,
each glance a possibility.”
Winter is a perfect time to book an indoor cozy maternity session, just saying. 🪔
Winter is a perfect time to book an indoor cozy maternity session, just saying. 🪔
This year has been one of the toughest I’ve faced, yet somehow, also one of the most inspiring. It’s been a mix of unforseeable challenges, amazing adventures, and growth. Photography has been both a struggle and an outlet—pushing me to new limits but also giving me a way to process it all. I’ve met so many great people, gained new knowledge and perspectives. And even when things felt uncertain, I found moments of clarity breaking through the chaos.
A big 🫶 to all my clients for trusting in me, for your patience this year, and for simply being the best! And for my family and friends for making my life bright, and constantly supporting me.
2025, my goals are to be more present, dig deeper into creativity, and manage time in a softer way. Oh and dance more. 🌙🌚
This year has been one of the toughest I’ve faced, yet somehow, also one of the most inspiring. It’s been a mix of unforseeable challenges, amazing adventures, and growth. Photography has been both a struggle and an outlet—pushing me to new limits but also giving me a way to process it all. I’ve met so many great people, gained new knowledge and perspectives. And even when things felt uncertain, I found moments of clarity breaking through the chaos.
A big 🫶 to all my clients for trusting in me, for your patience this year, and for simply being the best! And for my family and friends for making my life bright, and constantly supporting me.
2025, my goals are to be more present, dig deeper into creativity, and manage time in a softer way. Oh and dance more. 🌙🌚
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I’ve been documenting the growth of their family from the start and this was SO incredibly special to be a part of. Counting down the days to the newborn session 🥹. Congratulations to The Lovas family, soon to be 7! 🎄
*I purchased this song on iTunes, please don’t remove video*
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I’ve been documenting the growth of their family from the start and this was SO incredibly special to be a part of. Counting down the days to the newborn session 🥹. Congratulations to The Lovas family, soon to be 7! 🎄
*I purchased this song on iTunes, please don’t remove video*
“they made a statue of us
and then put it on a mountain top
now tourists come and stare at us
blow bubbles with their gum
take photographs of fun, have fun”
M + M 💍
“they made a statue of us
and then put it on a mountain top
now tourists come and stare at us
blow bubbles with their gum
take photographs of fun, have fun”
M + M 💍
Anyways one of the BEST things about my job is that I get to reconnect with people from my past. It has happened often and I hope it continues to. Elyse and I were friends growing up and we drifted apart, for whatever reason I don’t remember. I became close with her sister over the years which led me to capturing her wedding- first time I saw her in well over a decade!
And she is the same smiley, calming, kind, funny person I knew a long time ago. Asher is a lot like that too. Being a part of their day was extra special to me. There was no chaos. Just this delicate and easy and electric feel. Celebrating their history and union and having fun. What weddings should be! I didn’t want to leave. I mean I did stay longer, and stopped at the Sundae bar on my way out (@okie_33 😂)
Congratulations to Mr. + Mrs. Hughes! Thanks for an amazing time. 🤍
Anyways one of the BEST things about my job is that I get to reconnect with people from my past. It has happened often and I hope it continues to. Elyse and I were friends growing up and we drifted apart, for whatever reason I don’t remember. I became close with her sister over the years which led me to capturing her wedding- first time I saw her in well over a decade!
And she is the same smiley, calming, kind, funny person I knew a long time ago. Asher is a lot like that too. Being a part of their day was extra special to me. There was no chaos. Just this delicate and easy and electric feel. Celebrating their history and union and having fun. What weddings should be! I didn’t want to leave. I mean I did stay longer, and stopped at the Sundae bar on my way out (@okie_33 😂)
Congratulations to Mr. + Mrs. Hughes! Thanks for an amazing time. 🤍
This old trail will lead me right back to where it began
So I try to understand what I can’t hold in my hand
And whatever I find, I’ll find my way back to you
And if you try to find it too ‘cause this place is overgrown, it’s a waxin’ moon
Home is wherever we are, if there’s love here too”
Every year I photograph this family, and every year their roots have added another. They allow me and trust me to capture them in their essence and I am so grateful for that. One of the reasons why I adore full sessions is because you really get the time to show a glimpse into someone’s life, a small chapter in a long storybook of memories. Ever so fleeting. One day their children will look back on these and see how loved they were at the home they grew up in.
This old trail will lead me right back to where it began
So I try to understand what I can’t hold in my hand
And whatever I find, I’ll find my way back to you
And if you try to find it too ‘cause this place is overgrown, it’s a waxin’ moon
Home is wherever we are, if there’s love here too”
Every year I photograph this family, and every year their roots have added another. They allow me and trust me to capture them in their essence and I am so grateful for that. One of the reasons why I adore full sessions is because you really get the time to show a glimpse into someone’s life, a small chapter in a long storybook of memories. Ever so fleeting. One day their children will look back on these and see how loved they were at the home they grew up in.
I became instagram friends with @julieryan_photography and we chatted here and there. Over 2 years ago we met up to swap photos of ourselves and I was an awkward lunatic. She still talked to me after that. I got to know how amazing she was. How hard working and funny and genuine and selfless. Last year I photographed her cousin’s wedding. That was 2nd time I saw her in person. 3rd time was photographing a wedding together this past Labor Day. Then 2 weeks later, we were on an airplane together, for the most epic trip in Banff, Canada.
Julie is a lot of things. A talented keepsaker (idk if this is a word but she takes the best photos), a non judge-mental friend, a giver, solid taste in music, no filter at times (but that’s got to be a Southie/Dorchester gene.) But what I’ve learned the MOST about her is how much her family means to her-ESPECIALLY being an Auntie. She treats and talks about these sweet children like they are her own. I witnessed her missing them deeply in our short 7 day trip. I know how wonderful and amazing her entire family is.
This isn’t just an entry to win a session- it’s also a chance to fundraise for a family who needs all the support they can get right now. Please read slides to see full story of what is going on with Julie’s niece and nephew, Maggie and Peter, and their family. And most importantly, how you can help them🤍
Winner will get:
✨90 minute session with @elariephotography
✨ALL of the best images edited with love in a digital gallery
✨Styling services by the talented @styles_by_sheila
✨1-2 minute video highlight of your session
How it works:
✨Follow @thedionfoundation
✨Venmo “Carlycraiged” a donation of your choice ($20, $40, $60 and so on) Every $20 you donate will be 1 chance to win! BONUS: Donate $100 and I’ll give you 6 chances!
✨Write DONATION and your IG handle in the Venmo caption!
I became instagram friends with @julieryan_photography and we chatted here and there. Over 2 years ago we met up to swap photos of ourselves and I was an awkward lunatic. She still talked to me after that. I got to know how amazing she was. How hard working and funny and genuine and selfless. Last year I photographed her cousin’s wedding. That was 2nd time I saw her in person. 3rd time was photographing a wedding together this past Labor Day. Then 2 weeks later, we were on an airplane together, for the most epic trip in Banff, Canada.
Julie is a lot of things. A talented keepsaker (idk if this is a word but she takes the best photos), a non judge-mental friend, a giver, solid taste in music, no filter at times (but that’s got to be a Southie/Dorchester gene.) But what I’ve learned the MOST about her is how much her family means to her-ESPECIALLY being an Auntie. She treats and talks about these sweet children like they are her own. I witnessed her missing them deeply in our short 7 day trip. I know how wonderful and amazing her entire family is.
This isn’t just an entry to win a session- it’s also a chance to fundraise for a family who needs all the support they can get right now. Please read slides to see full story of what is going on with Julie’s niece and nephew, Maggie and Peter, and their family. And most importantly, how you can help them🤍
Winner will get:
✨90 minute session with @elariephotography
✨ALL of the best images edited with love in a digital gallery
✨Styling services by the talented @styles_by_sheila
✨1-2 minute video highlight of your session
How it works:
✨Follow @thedionfoundation
✨Venmo “Carlycraiged” a donation of your choice ($20, $40, $60 and so on) Every $20 you donate will be 1 chance to win! BONUS: Donate $100 and I’ll give you 6 chances!
✨Write DONATION and your IG handle in the Venmo caption!
And now I’m on the other side. I worry often. I have fears. I get too busy. I scroll the internet garbage. The media. I forget to breathe. I get bored. I feel grief. I overthink. I can’t think. Then I see the joy, imagination and creativity in my own children. And I see it in the children I get to photograph. Belly laughing with their parents. Drawing in the sand with a bird feather. Not caring about getting messy. Walking in the water, no matter how cold it is, to find rocks that are drawn to them. The same contagious carefree wonder and ideas and play-fullness and exploration and exuberant love. They inspire me. And I block out the noise and remember what it felt like to be them. It’s still in me. In us. We just have to dig a little deep and bring it out.
I always love photographing this special family 🌊🪶
And now I’m on the other side. I worry often. I have fears. I get too busy. I scroll the internet garbage. The media. I forget to breathe. I get bored. I feel grief. I overthink. I can’t think. Then I see the joy, imagination and creativity in my own children. And I see it in the children I get to photograph. Belly laughing with their parents. Drawing in the sand with a bird feather. Not caring about getting messy. Walking in the water, no matter how cold it is, to find rocks that are drawn to them. The same contagious carefree wonder and ideas and play-fullness and exploration and exuberant love. They inspire me. And I block out the noise and remember what it felt like to be them. It’s still in me. In us. We just have to dig a little deep and bring it out.
I always love photographing this special family 🌊🪶
