Celebrating Dads and Grads | by New England Photographer Kristen Swain I love that our spring celebrations reflect nature’s own rhythm and creative force. In May and June (in the U.S.) we celebrate moms, dads, and the graduates they have shepherded into adulthood, much like nature celebrates the gardeners who have dutifully cared for their […]

I love a true elopement. Just the two of you and whoever is marrying you. Doing things your way, and without distraction. When Olivia and Chris first contacted me about photographing their Boston elopement, I didn’t think I was going to be able to take on the job, and I was disappointed. The couple had […]

Madaket delivered once again with another gorgeous sunset and landscape as the backdrop for this beautiful young family’s photo session.

As the oldest sibling, I’ve almost always been the first to experience major life milestones.  First to high school, first to college, first to move to New York, first to get a real job, first to get engaged and then married.  But my sister, who is 5 1/2 years younger than me, recently reached a […]

This Nantucket family session proved yet again that shooting right after a storm can be pure magic.

The first time I spoke with Lindsey and Brent about their plans to elope on Nantucket, I knew I wanted to work with them. There was not a doubt in my mind that they would be an absolute blast of a couple to spend a day with, and that we would be a good fit […]

For their Nantucket engagement session, Divya and Phil, a couple for whom the island has become a special and meaningful place over the last few years, wanted photos that beautifully captured not only their love and connection, but the unique details of their favorite vacation destination.

Worlds collided in a big way with this amazing NYC fam!

A year ago (to the day!), I had the pleasure of working with the oh so kind, fun, and beautiful Julie Hunt of Jefferson Lane Designs, which offers playful bows, accessories and apparel adorned with absolutely gorgeous custom embroidery, for a branding photography session on Nantucket. 

A documentary-style photo shoot is ALWAYS a good option.