This August I had the pleasure of photographing this little cutie, Lilliana, and her family for her 3rd birthday. We met up at Riverbend Farm on a perfect summer evening for this session. We had so much fun running, playing and laughing – and captured so many great shots, it’s so hard to narrow it down!
One of my favorite types of sessions to photograph are engagement sessions. Capturing the excitement, the love a couple has for one another, the laughter – it’s just such a joyous time in their life, and I love being a part of it. Now when it’s my best friend getting married, forget it! I had so much fun during this session with Jessica and Ed, and nothing makes me happier than seeing someone treat her so well, and how happy he makes her.
For their session, we traveled to one of their favorite places, Webb Memorial State Park in North Weymouth. They brought along their beloved terrier, Milo, who is absolutely one of the sweetest dogs I think I’ve ever met. He’s such a little lovebug!
Jessica and Ed will be typing the knot this August in Upton, MA. Congratulations to the two of you, love you! xoxo
Jessica’s Wardrobe: Handpicked by her personal stylist service through Stitch Fix.
Hair and Makeup: Stephanie Ward Makeup.
This weekend I was so excited to be a part of this special event from some close friends of ours – a gender reveal! Seth and Emily had their ultrasound on July 1, but decided to wait until their 4th of July party to learn whether they were having a boy or girl! Surrounded by their family and friends, Seth and Emily were very happy to find out they are having a….
Congratulations on your baby BOY (“Buck”)!
[Cake by Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery].
As families grow and get busy with their own lives, it can be difficult to get everyone together at one time. Extended family photos and generational portraits offer the perfect opportunity to reconnect, and capture special memories your entire family will treasure forever!
This past winter, I was contacted by a previous client with a special request. Her mother had always wanted professional photos of all of her children and grandchildren together, and while their family from Michigan was in town for the holidays, they wanted to take advantage of that opportunity to have them taken! A few days after Christmas we met up at Riverbend Farm, and while winter can sometimes be tricky for outdoor sessions (especially with this years record-breaking winter), we really lucked out with the weather!
Cousins picture!
“For the holidays, my mom requested professional portraits of her extended family. After having such a wonderful experience with my daughter’s Senior portraits, I immediately contacted Monique! Monique was able to capture all 15 of us in the most natural setting, incorporating our ideas with many of her own. She took a personal interest in our entire family and it is so apparent when we see the photos. Her photographs captured our family’s story. I could not have asked for a better experience, or more importantly, such beautiful photos that we will treasure for a long time.” – Cara B.
I had these two beauties in the studio this February. Although they may look like it, I swear they are not really twins, haha! These girls are just so polite and sweet. After their session was done, they were so good about playing horses with my daughter (who had quite a case of the sillies when they were here!). These two girls have been horseback riding since they were 3, which of course started prompting the questions of “mumma, when can I start horseback riding?” as soon as they left! I hope you enjoyed your session and the photos you two! <3
And look whose Little Black Book album came in today!
One of the things I love most about what I do is watching my little clients grow year after year! I’ve been taking Ariana’s annual portraits since she was two years old, and she just keeps getting cuter! She also seems to luck out every year as her sessions also occur right after I purchase new portrait backdrops, so she’s always the first to try them out. Her favorite this year was the pink one, of course!
Ariana’s 2, 3, and 4 year portraits
As with most of my young clients, I have to get creative to keep their attention long enough to capture a variety of images. With Ariana, I promised we could get some photos of her rocking her Queen Elsa ring (for those of you living under a rock, Elsa is one of the sisters from the Disney movie Frozen). I think it was a good deal, and we ended up with what I believe is our best session yet!
Notice the Elsa ring 😉
What better day for an engagement session than Valentine’s Day!
After shooting their family portraits in September, I was excited to have the opportunity to photograph Courtney and Daniel again for their engagement session! They are so much fun to work with, and just naturals in front of the camera. This time we met up at the beautiful old mills in Whitinsville, MA, and I couldn’t be happier with how these turned out – you two are absolutely stunning!
Courtney and Daniel will be getting married this October in New Hampshire. Enjoy the planning you two!
Courtney & Daniel’s “Little Black Book” Engagement Album
Last summer I had the pleasure of photographing this Class of 2015 senior, Kristen! Before we headed out for her session, my friend and professional hair and makeup artist Beckie Davis met up with us at Kristen’s house to get her primped and ready for her portraits! (Learn more about Monique Tervo Design & Photography’s Senior Glam Experience) After about an hour of getting her hair and makeup perfect, we were ready to go!
Senior Glam Experience with MTDP | Hair and makeup by Beckie Davis | Follow her on Instagram
As we were leaving Kristen’s, I noticed the skies were turning grey. Then, sprinkles were dropping on the windshield. I started pleading with mother nature, especially after just having her hair and makeup done, to please just hold out for a bit longer!
And she listened! The sprinkles stopped within minutes of arriving at River Bend Farm, and we proceeded with business as usual – and Kristen ROCKED it!
Kristen has been a part of with her high school’s color guard team throughout her years there, and was so excited we were able to incorporate her flag into her session!
Kristen is excited to be graduating this Spring, and will be headed to Salem State University to study Psychology!
This September I had the pleasure of photographing this adorable, new little family! Baby A was about a week old and so precious (you forget just how little babies are when they’re just born!) I love how Courtney and Daniel’s infatuation with their new daughter is written all over their faces in these photos!
I love when my client’s share pictures of my work displayed in their home! This 20×30″ framed portrait looked absolutely perfect above Courtney and Daniel’s fireplace this Christmas!
“Working with Monique for our first family portraits was an absolute pleasure. She was so patient with our newborn, and captured some precious, candid shots – just amazing! We love showing our album to guests and get nothing but compliments on the moments that were captured. We will be going back to her soon for our engagement photos.”
I am still in awe that this gorgeous girl is already a senior in high school! I headed out to West Groton, MA on a beautiful summer day to take senior portraits for my cousin, Haylee. We started off taking portraits at Fitch’s Bridge, a historical bridge (that received a complete renovation in 2013) where Haylee spends a lot of time with her friends.
We finished off our session at the Rivercourt Residences, and I nearly jumped out of the car as we drove past this beauty (I’m a sucker for big wood doors, and brick!)
Haylee hasn’t settled on where she will be going to school, but wherever she ends up, they MUST have an equestrian team! I wish you the best of luck lady!