Preparing for your Maternity Pictures – How to Look Beautiful for your Maternity Portrait Session, Look beautiful for your maternity photos! Pregnancy is a special time of your life and for many women, and while you may not feel like it, this is a time you are at your most natural, feminine and beautiful self. During your pregnancy, your hair is rich and thicker, your skin is glowing, your body has more curves and your breasts are fuller. For many expecting mothers, there’s no better way to remember their pregnancy and chronicle their journey to motherhood than a professional maternity photo session. Here are a few tips to help you look and feel your best in your maternity photos.

People often ask me how should we dress for our family pictures. I often suggest coordinating your clothing so its cohesive and well coordinated while still representing your family’s personality and being mindful of your environment.

Consider outfits that are classic and timeless and will stand the test of time.When picking your outfits be sure to consider how the location of our photoshoot looks like, your final outcome if framed pictures on your wall then consider your current decor and general style as this will ensure your portraits are timeless.

April Vacation is here are you looking for activities to keep the little ones engaged or perhaps just looking to get out with the family, your spouse on a date or looking to connect with a group of friends. Here is a list of activies that are fun and sure to get you the melanin lacking from the long winters here in New England. Activies include Picking Tulips at the Wicked Tulip Farm, Cherry Blossoms along the Charles, Boston Common frog pond, and Arnold Aboretum. Fun Mothers Day Activities for all.

Mayor Marty Walsh announced a $15 million investment that will expand access to free pre-K classrooms for all 4-year-olds in Boston at a press conference at Walnut Grove Head Start Dorchester MA

This is such a great to have your family portraits taken. Having spent the last few months in quarantine at home did you notice that your walls are bear? Did you take this time to redecorate your home perhaps give the walls a facelift or perhaps you noticed how much the kids have grown and the last portrait you had framed is old and or outdated. if the answer to either of those questions is yes then this is the perfect time to get your family portraits when everyone is home few activities taking place so its easier to coordinate that family portrait session.

Spring is in the air, as you get ready for spring cleaning consider refreshing your home furnishings and decor when I say home furnishings and decor I mean your family’s portraits. Vow to make your family the star’s of the home by framing appropriate sized photographs for your home. Portraits where everyone is visible and you don’t need to squint to see who is in the images or make out the expressions on their face. Here at Seraphine Photography we guide you through the process of picking the correct size correct color frame keeping in mind the existing decor and complimenting your portraits

Do you often wonder what is the best way to display your family’s portraits on the walls?

Well am here to tell you that there’s plenty of ways to display your family’s portraits on the walls and no matter which style you opt for your family will love it and get plenty of benefits of having family pictures framed and displayed in a home. Some common ways to display family pictures Is by presenting a collection of portraits for either a gallery or a single statement piece that could be hang above the couch or fireplace. Read more for different gallery options as well as statement pieces and things to keep in mind when displaying your family pictures in your home.

What is a Fresh 48 Newborn Session
If you are Wondering “What exactly is a Fresh 48 Session” and how is It different from a hospital newborn session? It is a documentary style session that is held within the first 48 hours of your new baby’s life. An alternative to birth photography for some, an addition to it for others, it is a way to capture the new and precious moments that we often forget. It will take place at the place of birth whether it be a birth center, hospital, or even home. You should schedule your Fresh 48 session during your pregnancy as they will book in advance and you want to be sure that there will be availability close to your due date.

Tea For two In home portrait session is a perfect setting for the little ones especially in the long New England Winters when we spend more time indoors than outdoors. In Home Lifestyle sessions are perfect for families that enjoy spending time at home and especially in the winter when you spend more time at home. Have a different idea such as paint party or cooking party with your loved ones then contact me so we can preserve this special everyday activities that you will enjoy looking back on once your children are all grown up.

This Family of Four love going to Castle Island and Fort Independence so it seemed right that This would be the location for their family portrait session. Watching the planes as they get ready to land at Logan Airport and watching the Holland America Cruise line pass by the Boston Harbor were just some of the fun activities we enjoyed during their family session to top it all we ended the session watching the sunset and Boston Skyline from Carson’s Beach followed by icecream from Sullivan’s at Castle Island.

Glitter Session for fourth birthday Milestone is a fun idea that your four year old will love and leave feeling like a princess. Later when she receives her wall art she will cherish the fun experience she had and always remember her fourth birthday. Glitter Sessions are also fun for siblings but also as a treat for your princess birthday or not.

Nothing spells summer like a portrait session on the beach! This amazing woman was looking foward to having beach portraits to proclaim her self love and Rexhame Beach in Marshfield was the perfect day for her self portraits! Although I always love beach portraits, there was something really beautiful about this spot at Rexhame Beach. We were facing the South River, which meant we had beach views, the river, dunes, and sunset was splendid! It was truly a beautiful session from start to finish.

Harvest Hoopla is a Family Fun festival that is sure to quench the thirst of every member of your family. The event will be held at Powers Farm in Randolph MA at 592 Main St Randolph MA from 12pm-4pm. Parking was hard to find last year but you can park further and walk up. Some Fun activities we enjoyed were kayaking, goat yoga, the hayride, pony ride to name a few.

I had the honor and the privilege of photographing Kyle G senior session at Stonehill College Easton MA. Kyle is the Center for the Black Knights football team at his high school Stoughton High School in Stoughton MA. As a Randolph Senior and Family Photographer I encourage you to prepare for your senior portraits by incorporating things that you love into the session.

Fall is my favorite time of the year? Apple Cider, Pumpkin Spice, Crisp cool air and Smell of wood smoke in the air are all part of Autumn in New England On top of the beautiful foliage, I love that at this time of the year of the year its a great time to enjoy spending time outdoors,  Autumn in the New England Region is absolutely magical. Some of our Fall activities have become family traditions that we do every year. 

It was a perfect day for this Gorgeous Family Session set in the beautiful late spring early summer gardens at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate Canton. As the days are longer children are almost out of school the little ones couldn't wait to get out and enjoy playing outside in the beautiful gardens filled with flowers. In Full Bloom is Alliums both in Green and Purple, Purple Riot and Blue Summer Snap Dragon. The family was dressed to match the colorful blooming flora

Taking the time to have your family’s memories documented is an important task that can be daunting but when you create a fun experience and put the right professionals to work it can be an enjoyable and stress free experience that your family will live to remember for years to come.

Its really important to preserve your family’s history and narrative as it helps the next generation know where they came from and what their family was and is all about. In the age where searching for your family’s roots through sites such as ancestry.com or other organizations the best you could do for your family is gift them with portraits that they can have and in future generations they can tell the coming generations of what the past generation was about.