Category Archives: Babies

Family portrait session (Colleen, Mike, V, & F) – Melrose, MA

They were smiling and chuckling as they were fiddling with the stroller/car seat, trying to figure out what mode of transport would be best for their littlest one. Big sister was happy and clearly proud of her new role in the family, taking on the older and wiser position gracefully and dutifully. At one point, she even showed off her strong muscles, holding (squeezing?) her baby sister while standing up. Both girls are undeniably adorable. They are both undeniably oblivious to the stress that comes while waiting for their house renovations to be finished, all the while living temporarily with Mike’s mom and her husband. There is a nod of appreciation of how helpful the extra hands are with a new baby, but still, house renovations are SUPER stressful. Soon enough, though, it will all be part of the story of their family: Remember that time we stayed in Melrose while our house was being done?!?

Colleen and Mike, you’re juggling SO much – new baby, new house, new town. Be sure to give yourselves a pat on the back every once in a while; these girls are amazing and they are clearly loved. That’s the part of the story they’ll remember most. Thanks so much for trusting me year after year to capture a slice of your life. Remember our first session in Boston years ago? Check out two of my faves of sweet V at the bottom.

Throwback photos: 

 

Family portrait session (Megan, Dave, & J) – Winthrop, MA

At just two-months old, he is holding court, keeping them on their toes, and, more than anything, he is making their eyes smile. You know that kind of smile, right? It’s the kind that you can feel all the way in your heart that actually warms you from the inside out. Megan and Dave have taken on their new roles as parents with humor and an easy-going nature that will make the journey all that much more fun (be sure to keep the humor alive even when you are tired!). Their love for baby J is evident when they gaze at him, and their love for each other is apparent in their laughter.

Congratulations on your new bundle, Megan and Dave. Little J is adorable! Thank you so much for sharing your precious little one with me.

 

Family portrait session (Diana, Seth, & H) – Wellesley, MA

Sticks, swings, bubbles, and kisses for this kiddo who is keeping his loving parents on their toes! At a little over a year old, he’s found his walking legs and seems to really enjoy picking up all sorts of treasures, from sticks to acorns (but only particular acorns), and couldn’t quite make up his mind if he wanted to ride in the wagon, walk on his own, or be carried by one of his parents. What a fun little walk in the park with this trio!

Diana and Seth, congrats on making it through the first year. So much change, so little sleep, but oh-so-much love!

Family portrait session (Becky, Joe, B, & C) – North Reading, MA

Have you ever had one of those days where you just feel like your shoes are wrong, the shirt is all wrong, and the “buckles” (a.k.a. buttons) on the shirt are *definitely* all wrong? Yup. Been there. And so it went for this little guy. The big, little guy (a.k.a. big brother) that is. He wasn’t quite feeling the plaid or buttoned up look, BUT he was feeling like running. Fortunately for him, he has the cutest run ever, elbows pumping furiously while his legs stepped with intentionality every single time. His little brother? He was chill with *everything* – I mean, he basically took a 3-minute snooze while enjoying a little refreshment from his bottle, promptly bouncing back to his happy, chill self immediately afterward.

Becky and Joe, thanks so much for hanging in there when the buckles were all wrong!

Family portrait session (Callie, A, & W) – Charlestown, MA

Baby W was just waking up from an early morning nap when I arrived. Once the cobwebs were wiped away, we headed out to the playground with big sister cruising along like a pro-scooter rider if there ever was such a thing. We made a bee-line for the swings and man, I don’t think I’ve seen two sisters have this much fun on swings before. It seemed they could stay there for hours, but we decided to head out. As we headed home, the pro-scooter rider was *sure* she couldn’t ride her scooter uphill. Except, after a bit of dramatization, she was doing it AS she was saying she couldn’t, as her sweet mama gracefully allowed her the space to figure it out.

Callie, thanks so much for bidding on this auction item! So lovely to meet the girls in the family. I hope your husband’s bike race went well!

photographystephanie goryl

stephanie [at] stephaniegorylphotography [dot] com

Wakefield, MA

(just north of Boston)