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FAMILY, STUDIO Amanda Macchia FAMILY, STUDIO Amanda Macchia

Maternity: Boho Drama + Studio Glam Maternity Session

It’s amazing to watch our clients literally GROW before our eyes! It seems like just yesterday that we did this darling mama’s sultry boudoir pregnancy announcement session in Boston. Just looks at how beautiful she looks in every single thing we tried on. From dramatic elegance to boho chic, this mama-to-be can do it all…

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Portrait: Best Friend Session at the Ladyfinger Lounge

What a sincere pleasure it was celebrating femininity and friendship with Bette and Karen at the Ladyfinger Lounge this past winter, both proof that age ain’t nothing but a number. Best friend sessions are so underrated! They’re some of the most important, unique, magical relationships in our lives, so let’s capture that beauty…

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Editorial: Moody, Glamorous Newport Wedding at Queen Anne's Loft

I’m so excited to share the photos from this modern, moody, dramatic, ultra glam wedding editorial we did at Queen Anne’s Loft in Newport, RI this past winter. It was a gorgeous day and the sun was streaming through their floor to ceiling windows creating the most breathtaking light. We got to photograph three unbelievable gowns from The Bridal Garden. Those two black owns stopped us in our tracks! Big thanks to Dana Marie Weddings for coordinating such a safe, inspiring, well put together day…

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Editorial: Juicy Spring Elopement at a Flower Shop

Lusting after Spring much? Us too! This juicy, bright, colorful editorial is inspired by the times - offbeat elopements are what’s in, so why not get married at your neighborhood flower shop? What more do you need but a spot with beautiful light and clean white walls to make all of your details POP. Added bonus: flower shops come with dope florists who can transform any space...

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Boudoir: Edgy Boho Maternity Boudoir Session In-Studio

What a way to celebrate the early days of pregnancy - give that little bump some love! When your body is just starting to grow and adapt to your little one inside, you still have lots of energy and still feel like yourself. The results on camera are magical. We can do maternity boudoir sessions at any stage of pregnancy, and I just love how cute this little bump looks on stunning this mama to be…

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Branding: Celebrating the Lovely Lesley Lane at the Ladyfinger Lounge

The Ladyfinger Lounge in downtown Newburyport’s The Garrison Inn is one of my favorite places to have sessions, and it’s absolutely perfect for branding. If you’re looking for a refresh of content, or need a full suite of photos to compliment your brand, reach out to plan your session with us. We’d love to hear your brand story and help you tell it with joy and authenticity…

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FAMILY, CHILDREN Amanda Macchia FAMILY, CHILDREN Amanda Macchia

Newborn: At-Home Lifestyle Session for Baby Avery

If this year has taught us anything, it’s that home is truly where the heart is. When my families look back at their photos I want them to be transported right back to this time in their lives, in all its fleeting beauty. While you may want photos of your littles all bundled up, posed cute, picture perfect - your kids (and you, though you may not know it) will want to see photos of you reading to them, playing with them, feeding them, and most of all, trying to get them to listen when they won’t…

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Maternity: Studio Session for this Stunning Mama-To-Be

We’ve been getting into the studio more this year and couldn’t be having more fun with it! It’s such an exciting thing to offer new parents who may prefer this option. This stunning mama to be brought amazing energy (and accessories) with her to her maternity session.

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WEDDINGS, EDITORIAL Amanda Macchia WEDDINGS, EDITORIAL Amanda Macchia

Editorial: All You Need Is Love - A Rockstar Elopement at the House of Blues Boston

Amidst the pandemic, couples have had to get creative to make their weddings extra special as they downsize and reimagine their day. Inspired by the burst of creativity we’re seeing in couples, and a love story to everything we miss doing before COVID - this shoot tells the story of a pair of long-time touring musicians who decide to tie the knot in an impromptu celebration with their closest friends and family at the place they feel most home. Having traveled the world playing music, they couldn’t imagine a more perfect way to tie the knot than outside their fav local venue - the House of Blues - under a dope custom marquee that reads “All You Need Is Love”…

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Family: Energy Like Annabelle - A Sunny Seaport Family Session

We had so much fun exploring the Seaport with Annabelle and her family. Our focus was on Miss Annabelle, and we started our session at the ICA, wound our way down Fan Pier Park, to the Boston Harbor, and ended just outside the Aquarium. We ALMOST made it to Christopher Columbus Park, but had way too much fun along the way twirling, doing arabesques, and laughing our butts off while making tik tok videos…

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WEDDINGS, EDITORIAL Amanda Macchia WEDDINGS, EDITORIAL Amanda Macchia

Editorial: Caught In a Snow Globe - A Modern Winter Elopement at The Liberty Hotel

The Liberty Hotel is a historic landmark in Boston. This former jail turned upscale hotel is located right next to the red line, the Charles River, and Beacon Hill, and of course not far from city hall, making it the perfect spot for your Boston Elopement. A snowy winter day, combined with the pandemic, made for a quiet lobby and one epic photo session

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Family: Fun Fall Session at Minuteman National Park

Minuteman National Park is one of my favorite places to hold fall minis. The foliage is unbeatable and there are so many cute little spots for photos. This beautiful family opted for a full session which is always a lot of fun because we can really take our time and explore everything this amazing venue has to offer, and it gives us time to go with the flow which is so, so important for sessions with kids.

Our approach to family sessions is play oriented, and we always try to consider the perspective of the kiddo - where are they at, what do they need? - and we move at their pace. Trust me when I tell you that not all sessions with littles are easy, most parents really want their kids to listen 100% of the time (time they paid for!) and that doesn’t always happen….

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Styled Shoot: Traditional Meets Modern for this Edgy Couple

Featured on Bespoke Bride + Dancing With Her.

When planning and designing weddings, we often find couples feel pressure to match their aesthetic to something that someone is telling them to be. Whether it’s family saying it needs to be formal, Instagram telling them it should be light and airy, or a venue that says it needs to be on a farm and rustic. Our muses, a real couple named Rebecca and Maya, were bursting at the seams with personality. Their natural beauty, edgy style, glamorous demeanor, and queer love were all things that needed to be celebrated…

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Portrait: Edgy Senior Session at Quincy Quarries

There’s nothing like capturing that senior energy and this one was no different. Liliana is such a unique, incredible soul and this location was entirely her choice. We knew when she picked it for her senior session that she was our kind of person. Her edgy style against the epic graffiti-laden backdrop and PERFECT golden hour glow of the quarries had us spinning…

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