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How To Have the Best Wedding Morning

Your wedding morning truly sets the tone for the entire day, so I always recommend being intentional about that time and making sure it’s really enjoyable for both of you.  The beauty of designing your wedding day is that you can make the morning be anything you’d like! It can be as lively as you […]

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Why I Don’t Over-Direct on a Wedding Day: My Natural Wedding Photography Approach

One of the most common things I hear from couples when we first connect is some version of the same few concerns: they’re worried about being awkward in front of the camera, not knowing what to do or how to pose, or they don’t want their images to feel forced. These are completely understandable feelings, […]

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An Intimate Celebration at the Hampshire House Boston

I’m so excited to share this stunning celebration today! As a Boston wedding and engagement photographer, I love photographing celebrations that feel personal and intentional. Caroline and Pouya’s engagement party at the Hampshire House Boston was just that! It was an elegant and intimate evening focused on connection with their closest family and friends.  The […]

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A Floriana Wedding in Ipswich for Kayleigh + Jack

A Floriana wedding was the perfect setting for Kayleigh and Jack’s late May celebration. It was such an honor to photograph their day! There was so much emotion throughout, and their love for each other and excitement to be getting married was truly palpable. I’m thrilled to share the images and details from their beautiful […]

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The Best Garden Wedding Venues & Estate Venues in New England

If you’re dreaming of a garden wedding venue or estate venue for your celebration, New England has so many amazing options! We’re lucky to have some truly stunning historic estates, manicured gardens, and sprawling grounds that make for an incredibly romantic and memorable wedding day.  As a New England wedding photographer, I’ve had the pleasure […]

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Why Authentic Wedding Photography Matters

One thing I always tell my couples is that I never want your wedding day to feel like a production for photographs. It’s a gathering of the people who know you best and love you dearly, and your photographs should reflect that presence and connection. Authentic wedding photography is about capturing your day as it […]

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My Approach as a Boston Documentary Family Photographer

I’ve been fortunate to photograph Kirsten and Tom from their wedding day, through maternity photos, and now into family photo sessions. Kirsten and Tom have become friends over the years, and I’ve been so grateful to be there to photograph their growing family! I take a documentary approach to family sessions so we can really […]

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Tips for Meaningful Family Photos at Home

Family photos at home are one of my favorite types of sessions to photograph. There’s something really special about capturing your family in your own space because it adds such an intimate and authentic element to the images. I recently had the pleasure of photographing Sarah and Greg at home with their son Owen. I […]

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ABOUT kelly

At home near the sea. Ever-focused on finding beauty in intimate or grand moments; found in the love stories that leave me breathless and in awe. 

Kelly  deeply values connection by being intentional in knowing her couples and their love stories. Through her organic and natural photography style, she creates timeless images that allow you to relive your moments and remember how you felt. Kelly began her professional career in 2015 and has since been delivering skillfully crafted images and an elevated experience for every couple she works with. She will help you feel natural and relaxed in front of the camera by knowing when to give guidance and when to let the moments naturally evolve, focusing on your unique and unforgettable celebration from start to finish. Based in Boston, she would love to document your authentic love throughout New England and beyond.

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