Oh. My. Goodness! This is one of the most fun blog posts I publish all year because it is FILLED with laughter, tickles, mama cuddles, splashing in the ocean, little kids flying in daddy’s arms, and all of my favorite moments that unfolded during our family portrait sessions in the past 12 months.

Every year I love going back through our sessions and sharing a few favorites on the blog. This year was unlike any other, and it was filled with more smiling families than I can even begin to count. I had so much fun getting to know (and reuniting with some of my very favorite!) families in Saratoga Springs, Boston, and Cape Cod.

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Our family sessions are very popular during the warmer months from May through October, and we see a few families at the studio during the winter and spring, too. I love spending time outside during our family photo shoots. The best location is always somewhere where we have a lot of space to let the kids roam and play — a park, a field, or a beach are always a lot of fun and photograph beautifully. You know that I’m a coastal girl at heart, so our sessions at the beach are always my favorites and I have so many beaches that I love on the Cape — if you’re looking for the perfect spot for your family’s photo session on Cape Cod, just ask!