Category Archives: Families

Family portrait session (Amy, Gerard, A, and M) – Reading, MA

While it’s always fun and humbling for me to photograph any family, it carries even more meaning when I get to photograph a dear friend with her babies – I know some of the ins-and-outs of what it takes every day for this sweet mama to help keep everyone in her family going strong. The drop-offs, the pick-ups, the appointments, play dates, volunteering, cooking, scheduling, hugging, comforting, food-shopping (sometimes she evens picks up some food for me!), homeworking (yes, I just made up that word), and it’s all done with a deep, deep love. It’s a delicate dance that I admire and look up to.

These two girls could not have seemed happier hanging out with their scooters, the leaves, their mom, their dad, and each other. Thank you, Amy and Gerard, for the pleasure of having you all in front of my lens. I continue to be honored by your friendship and your trust in me to capture your beautiful family!

Family portrait session (Katja, Brad, and Z) – Brookline, MA

She came with purse and princess (mermaid?) in hand, glitter shoes on her feet, and the cutest smile on her face. She ran back and forth, and back and forth, trying to tackle (and once succeeding) her adoring parents. She peeped through some leaves, and then threw them at said parents. Her curious nature is endless and she has the energy to match it, happy to go anywhere her spirit takes her: up and down the hill, over this way and that way, and *almost* always towards the open arms of her mom or dad.

Sven and Anna (check out their fun plan for Halloween in a pic below)… I mean, Brad and Katja, it was so great to see you all again!

Family portrait session (Crystal, Greg, E, and T) – Wakefield, MA

Look at these smiles! Holy smokes. This session is just cuteness overload. But what I know about these two kiddos outside of a photo session is what really makes them shine – they are some of the nicest kids around. On top of that, she is a soccer super star and he has a smile that is so genuine, you can’t help but smile back. We had such fun walking around together and then we had a chance for their dog to join in – and check out the sweet ramp he has to get himself out of the car!

Crystal and Greg, thanks so much for the chance to photograph your awesome kiddos. Their smiles are so infectious!

Family portrait session (Lindsay, Derek, Z, E, & A) – Newton, MA

They way they look out for her, the way they hold her hand, the way they seem to adore her every move – these are the siblings you want when you’re the youngest. It warms my heart from the inside. These connections, these little signs of affection and care, are nurtured every day by their awesome parents and you can just tell that these three will be tight for the long haul even though their roles right now are quite different. Big brother is leading the charge, middle sister is trying to keep up with him (and all of his climbing the walls acrobatics), and the littlest one is forging her own path along the way.

Lindsay and Derek, thank you for sharing your sweet kids with my lens. What an awesome crew!

Newborn session (Ashley, Stefan, and the three Ws) – Wakefield, MA

I can still remember meeting Ashley and Stefan back in the fall of 2015. They were expecting their first baby and super excited about lay ahead, trying hard to imagine what life would be like with a baby. Fast forward to today where they are now experts at life with babies. Even though they are pros, their third baby boy arrived with as much excitement as their first and second. And now they are working more on a zone defense (vs. man to man). The oldest was trying to get away with a sneaky little snack, the middle child was trying to sneak in some extra hugs and kisses for his baby brother, and the baby was soaking it all in.

Ashley and Stefan, what a joy it has been to watch your family grow! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for trusting me to capture all of the love, giggles, cries, chaos, and snuggles!

photographystephanie goryl

stephanie [at] stephaniegorylphotography [dot] com

Wakefield, MA

(just north of Boston)