Cambridge native Matthew and his fiancée Sheeja, hailing from Texas, are set to tie the knot in Dallas next December.  However as Boston residents with strong ties here, they wanted a very Boston engagement session to mark this exciting time :). Below are a few highlights from that session, shot earlier this month – aren’t they adorable?

Check out these pics from little Chloe’s 1-year-old birthday shoot, just in time for the pretty April blooms:

I love this family of amazing, adorable little girls and their equally amazing Mom….I’ve had the honor and privilege of watching them grow from cute little newborn babies to girly, dancing, giggling little girls <3  Below are some highlights from their mini-session at Piers Park, East Boston:

Check out these highlights from one of my favorite families <3 and long-time clients :). Welcoming their newest little guy and enjoying a little sunshiny stroll through the Boston Public Garden and Beacon Hill on a lovely spring day…

And over at my East Boston loft studio:

A couple weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting CEO, Speaker & Best Selling Author, Nicole Roberts Jones for a head shot session.

Jones is currently on a multi-city tour, helping women entrepreneurs across the globe “find their fierce, ” and needed some new promo photos for her website.  Within minutes of meeting Nicole, it became crystal clear why she’s so good at what she does.  She’s whip-smart, vibrant, fun, creative and approachable – all the qualities you’d want in a great coach.

Below are a few favorites from our awesome session!

Makeup & Hair provided by: Ligia Centeno, www.makeoversbyligia.com

A throwback to an intimate Wellesley wedding I photographed at the beautiful Massachusetts Horticultural Society Gardens of Elm Bank Reservation, with the reception taking place at Ming Tsai’s upscale Asian Fusion restaurant, Blue Ginger:

Our first offical visit was to the Castillo San Felipe del Morro: a 16th-century Spanish fortification, designed to guard the entrance to the San Juan Bay, and defend the Spanish colonial port city of San Juan from seaborne enemies.

Afterwards, we hopped on the city trolley to explore the streets of Old San Juan.  The first photo was taken just down the street from La Fortaleza, the current official residence of the Governor of Puerto Rico, in Old San Juan.  The Governor’s mansion, and the street leading up to it, were closed due to political protests that day.

We later visited the Catedral Metropolitana Basílica de San Juan Bautista, the Roman Catholic cathedral of San Juan and one of the oldest buildings in Old San Juan.  The musician playing just outside the Cathedral had a beautiful voice, perfectly suited to the pretty and peaceful square.

I loved this mural depicting the festive side of Old San Juan:

Felisa Rincón de Gautier (Reina de Los pobres / Queen of the poor) was the first woman to be elected as the Mayor of a capital city in the Americas, serving as mayor of San Juan for 22 years, from 1946 to 1968.  She was a firm believer in the women’s right to vote and was an active participant in the suffragist movement, motivating many women to register.

I loved the vibrant colors of Old San Juan, and every person we met was so incredibly friendly.

We stopped at the lovely Rosa de Triana (2nd picture below), a historic Spanish Tapas restaurant for some lunch which we enjoyed in their new garden.  (Those photos are on my phone!)

We also visited the other fort in San Juan, El Castillo de San Cristobal, and enjoyed some beautiful ocean and city views from up top:

It turns out there’s a cat sanctuary, Save-A-Gato, along the old city wall close to El Morro.  Old San Juan has a very large population of cats. You see them everywhere. We also saw this cool caterpillar!

The next day we drove to Fajardo where we caught a ferry to Culebra Island to luxuriate on the beautiful Flamenco Beach:

We ended up meeting a photographer couple visiting from Utah on the beach, so I happily handed my camera over for these cute shots of the three of us, playing mermaid

Having fun on the other side of the camera!

The next day we headed West to Arecibo for some cave exploration!

The second cave, La Cueva Ventana (Window Cave), offered a spectacular view of the Arecibo Valley:

We then made our way toward the Indian Caves, stopping along the way at La Posa del Obispo, a beautiful beach with a coral reef border that created a natural saltwater pool (again, pics on my phone!)  Unfortunately, we got to the caves a bit late, and the entrance was closed for the day, so instead, we stopped at a nearby beach for a drink and watched the sunset:

The following day, after a tour of the Bacardi Rum Factory, I paid the neighboring town of Cataño, a little visit:

Hopefully, I’ll get the chance to post more pics from our trip later…until then, Hasta la Proxima!

Sleeping bear cub

We took George out of his onesie and the little guy knew something was up … I love his sweet face staring into the camera in the shot below <3

Flying in from Baltimore for the weekend, Diana and Faris braved the cold and returned to the place they first met 10 years ago, the B.U. campus   The happy couple will be married at the beautiful Rosecliff  mansion in Newport, Rhode Island this May… Check out a few photos from their engagement shoot below:

And a couple pics from a quick stopover in Beacon Hill!

It’s hard to believe this adorable pair have been married just over a year now!  Jessica and Edwin were college sweethearts who met and fell in love at BC.  The bride and groom were married last New Year’s Eve at the beautiful Cathedral of Holy Cross in Boston’s South End, and held their reception at the Colonnade Hotel.  Below are some highlights from their big day!

Credits to:  Janisel Rosenthal (Assistant Shooter) & Kate Murtaugh Events & Design