Blog - Stephanie Goryl Photography

Family portrait session (Amy, Aaron, C + J) – Rye, NH

Sometimes, glimmers of personality flash so fast but so strong, it’s undeniable. When she was younger, she insisted on building a sand castle as the tide was rolling in around her; sure she could find a way to make it stand. Now, almost 4 years later, she showed that same determination when faced with a massive boulder that she was convinced she could scale, running full speed straight at its face. And her little brother, who was still taking naps last I saw him, is showing similar tenacity in spirit and curious nature, skipping over the rocks on the pier with ease and fearlessness.

What a joy to be able to see you all again, Amy and Aaron! Your smiles in the midst of the wild year we’ve had bring me a slice of peace.

Senior portrait session (Erin) – Hampton, NH

She smiles wide. She sings amazingly well. She wants to work with kids. She has a beauty that glows from the inside out. And while Erin has started her senior year with a whole host of uncertainty in the world around her, she’s facing it head on feeling confident and strong. You can see it in her eyes and it gives me hope.

Newborn session (Courtney, Chris, + crew of six) – Wakefield, MA

Definition of a sibling: Built-in friend/tormentor/trouble-maker. Someone who will tease you when it’s just you and him/her but will stand up for you to no end against the rest of the world. Someone to talk to about all the wrong/insightful/unbelievable things your parents did when they were raising you. Someone to turn to when everything seems to be going against you. Someone you can call no matter what time of night.

So, when there are SIX siblings total, what a gift to have. Courtney + Chris certainly have their hands full, but it’s clear that their hearts are even more full. Thank you, thank you for sharing your amazing family with me.

Extended family portrait session – Cape Cod

Lauren wasn’t sure their family trip to the Cape was going to happen this summer given ALL of the craziness of the year. But they managed to pull it off – Lauren, Tim, + their little, grandparents, sister + husband – they all got together and shared their love for the Cape and each other, keeping in tradition with what they’ve done over the course of many years. What a great way to mark your special time together. Thank you for sharing your morning with me!

Family portrait session (Lauren, Mike, T, + A) – Laconia, NH

Welp, it’s been a strange summer, indeed. But that didn’t stop this family from finding the joy every time they visited the grandparents in NH. Frog catching and boat rides abound with this crew. So much fun, Lauren and Mike! What a beautiful family – loved every minute! Thank you, thank you.