Majella's Garden

My friend Majella got what is most likely the final outdoor photo session of 2010 last Friday afternoon at Millennium Park. We got there just as the sum was beginning to set and took some lovely family shots of her with the 2 children.

She wanted some single poses of Aidan

and then some of Aiden with sister Erin who has been photographed by me a few times for dance photos, First Communion photos and in a before and after session when she donated her hair to Locks of Love last year as well as her family session last year around this time.

A final family pose in front of an evergreen which Erin thought would be a good pose for Christmas Cards. I think she may be right.

Joe & Nicole Engagement Session

Class of 2011's Meaghan

Meaghan's session started with an indoor session

We then moved on to the Endicott Estate and the grounds for an outdoor session

Class of 2011's Kayla

Along with a few indoor images,

Kayla decided on Bridge Park for her outdoor session.

For backdrops and props we had the bridge, of course

the swing set poles

and the many trees that the park has to offer.

Kate- High School Senior - Outdoor Session

Thursday evening Kate had her Senior Pictures taken at Elm Bank and the Waterfalls in Natick.
With so many different backdrops that are available it is one of my favorite places for a photo session. Here are some favorites of the evening.

We found this really fun giant chair so used it for a few poses.

The sky was perfect for a photo session.
lots of dramatic looking clouds which always add to a photo and no sun to speak of.
This gate made of woven tree limbs was interesting
The lily pads were in abundance at the fountain
Always one of my favorites the decorative black iron gate

There were so many flowers in bloom.

Another of my favorites, The Goddess Garden. One of these days I'll bring a sheet to use as a dress for one of my clients. Just for fun!

Behind the Goddess Garden a stone couch

Another of my favorite fun places at Elm Bank is The Tomb. I love to take advantage of this spot for a "coming out of the dark" photo.

Some of the trees in the forrest-y area have interesting vines that I like to use in a few poses.

One of my final stops at Elm Bank is always my favorite tree that resembles a boat.

With darkness almost upon us the sky started to take on a really dramatic look.

1/4 mile down the road from Elm Bank is the Natick Waterfall.

Before night fell we decided to try out luck there for a few shots.

Here are the results.

Opposite the falls was the bridge

One more before it got too dark.

The entire session was done with off camera flash.

Weekend sessions - Beach Family Session - HS Senior - Quinceneara

Here's Katie and her crew on Saturday afternoon at Black Rock Beach in Cohasett.

Here's Class of 2011's Elizabeth who plans to follow in her mom's footsteps and

go into a career in nursing when she finishes high school.

A few indoor poses

and because Elizabeth is a dancer, she indulged her mom and I with a few shots in her tutu
Sunday evening was a Sweet 15 celebration for this lovely lady.

We started out at the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain for some formal shots of the birthday girl and her attendants

I've noticed that traditions at these Quinceneara's differ with each culture and even within a culture. During this event the traditional changing of the shoes by the father signifies the young girl passing into young adulthood.

After her mom proceeded with the traditional crowning she presented her daughter with a promise ring. I had never seen this done before.

The birthday girl with her mom, dad, and siblings.