Emily & Seth’s Maternity

I have to say, this has to be one of my favorite sessions to date!

I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful, quintessential New England Fall evening for some very special friends of ours, Emily and Seth! Ever since we found out they were expecting a little boy at their gender reveal party a few months back, I’ve been looking forward to taking these pictures for them!

We met up at the Daniel’s Farmstead in Blackstone, MA – a beautiful, historic farm that dates back to 1750 – to capture the celebration of their first pregnancy. And of course we had to incorporate a few with their beloved German Shepard, Jackson, who did a fantastic job posing for mommy and daddy (with a little tennis-ball bribery).

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Hailey’s Senior Photos

I recently had the pleasure of photographing this gorgeous Uxbridge High School senior, Hailey! This was my first portrait session at Kiwanis Beach in Upton, which is one of mine and my daughter’s favorite places to spend summer days! Our timing could not have been any better; the evening twilight made for absolutely GORGEOUS lighting for Hailey’s portraits.

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After graduation, Hailey plans on attending school for Biology. Best of luck, Hailey!

Rachel & Michael Wedding

I had always dreamed of shooting at Zukas Hilltop Barn in Spencer, MA, so when my good friend Alisha Maria Photography asked me to second shoot a wedding with her there my response was a very quick “umm, absolutely!” without even looking at my calendar! I took getting ready shots of Mike and the guys at his dad’s house before we headed over to Zukas. Their ceremony was absolutely beautiful, and their reception was full of so much fun, laughter, and dancing – I didn’t want to leave at the end of the night!

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Delia’s Senior Portraits

This Senior Season I was excited to photograph this beautiful Valley Tech Senior, Delia. After getting her hair and makeup done by my friend, professional hair and makeup artist Beckie Davis, we met up on a perfect September evening to capture her senior portraits.

One of my favorite things about this session was the discovery of the ADORABLE bench! I must have shot over two dozen sessions at this location, and this was the first time I found this! One more reason to love Riverbend Farm.

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After graduation, Delia plans to pursue a career with the United States Air Force. I’m very proud of you Delia, and wish you the best of luck in your endeavor!

Ken and Susan’s Vow Renewal

This September I had the pleasure of photographing a special event for an extraordinary couple. Susan and Ken invited their family and friends to join them in celebrating a renewal of their wedding vows. It was touching to see a couple whose been married so long (41 years and counting!) and clearly still very devoted and in love with one another. I can only hope that my husband and I will be so lucky to share a lifetime of love like they have.

The event was held at 3 Restaurant in Franklin, MA. I was blown away by Susan’s attention to every detail, from the stationery and flowers to the custom food displays; it is evident how much care and thought went into every aspect; she did an absolutely AMAZING job planning a beautiful event.

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“We received the pictures yesterday and just wanted to tell you how happy we are with your work. It’s been so much fun going through and remembering the day. I think you captured everyone who was there, and there are some really terrific shot of our families. There was a lot going on, and we were (probably typically) scattered and not easy to pin down. You were so patient and nice. Thank you so much for doing such splendid work for us. These pictures will help us remember the day for our lifetimes.”

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Autumn’s Senior Session

Last summer I had the pleasure of photographing this Class of 2016 Valley Tech senior, Autumn! Although it was a bit muggy, we had a great time with her session! Autumn, her mom and sister brought along chalkboard signs so we could create a fun montage featuring her graduation year.

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Although she finds leaving high school to be bittersweet, Autumn is looking forward to graduating this Spring.

Chinappi Family

This beautiful summer day I had the pleasure of photographing an old friend of mine and her adorable little family. After shooting portraits of her oldest daughter last year, I was very excited to shoot their first family session (with their newest addition)! They are such a cute little family, I always have so much fun working with them.

Oh, and if you happen to be looking to buy or sell your house in the Blackstone Valley area, give Erin a shout! She’s a fantastic local real estate agent.

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Zack’s Senior Session

I had the great opportunity this summer to create a truly unique and different senior session for this Blackstone Valley Tech senior, Zack. In addition to more traditional portraits, taking the photos at his home allowed us to incorporate all of Zack’s favorites into his session – from his Jeep and dirt bike to his beloved St. Bernard’s, Jabba and Zeus.

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After graduation, Zack plans on participating in the ROTC program at Norwich University and then pursuing a military career.

Edward’s Senior Session

I had the pleasure of photographing another class of 2016 Blackstone Valley Tech senior, Edward. In addition to working as an intern in the Design and Print Center, Edward enjoys being involved in the volleyball program at the school both volunteering with the girls team in the Fall and playing on the Boys Varsity team in the spring. This of course meant we had to get a few shots of him in his favorite volleyball gear 😉

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“Monique is a consummate professional, but makes the senior portrait process enjoyable for the client. The final product is what you would expect from the combination of professional and enjoyable – outstanding photos that capture the essence of the person, their personality and their spirit in the most natural and complimentary way possible. We could not have possibly been happier with Edward’s senior portraits. They are keepsakes we will cherish forever.”          – Louise Taylor, Upton

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Rachel’s Senior Session

Last summer I was very excited to photograph this wonderful class of 2016 Blackstone Valley Tech senior, Rachel. After getting her hair and makeup done by my friend and professional hair and makeup artist Beckie Davis, we met up on a beautiful August day at one of my favorite places, Riverbend Farm.

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(Learn more about Monique Tervo Design & Photography’s Senior Glam Experience)