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Couples Photography—Capturing Your Love Story

Couple enjoys a quiet moment by the lake during their engagement photography session at the Wayside Inn Grist Mill in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Engaged couple watches a family of ducklings along the water during a romantic MetroWest Massachusetts engagement photography session. Couple embraces beneath tall pine trees during a natural outdoor engagement session near Framingham, Massachusetts. Close-up photograph of a diamond engagement ring resting on the finance's hand during an outdoor engagement session. Creative engagement portrait of a couple beside a historic wooden barn with their shadows creating a romantic silhouette in MetroWest Massachusetts. Engaged couple holds hands along the lakeshore during a golden-hour engagement session at the Wayside Inn Grist Mill in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Couple shares a kiss in a meadow of tall summer grasses during their engagement photography session at the Wayside Inn Grist Mill in Sudbury. Wildflowers in sharp focus with an engaged couple sharing a kiss softly blurred in the background during an outdoor engagement session near Framingham, Massachusetts. Couple exchanging vows during a spring elopement among blooming apple trees in a Northborough orchard photographed by a MetroWest wedding photographer. Bride wraps the ceremonial handfasting cord around the groom's hands during their spring orchard elopement in Northborough, Massachusetts. Close-up of a handfasting ceremony as the couple's hands are bound together during their intimate Northborough orchard elopement. Bride and groom smiling during their handfasting ceremony surrounded by blooming apple trees at a Northborough orchard elopement. Groom places a wedding ring on the bride's finger during an intimate outdoor orchard elopement ceremony. Newly married couple sharing their first kiss beneath blooming apple trees during a spring Northborough orchard elopement. Close-up of engraved wedding bands resting on blooming apple tree branches during a spring elopement in Northborough. Bride and groom embracing in a blooming apple orchard after their intimate spring elopement in Northborough, Massachusetts. Romantic portrait of newlyweds surrounded by flowering apple trees in a beautiful MetroWest Massachusetts orchard. Bride and groom share a kiss beneath blooming apple blossoms during their intimate spring Boston area elopement. Newly married couple walking hand in hand through blooming apple trees after their Northborough orchard wedding ceremony. Bride twirls through a strawberry field while celebrating her spring MetroWest Massachusetts elopement with her new husband. Close-up of the bride's colorful bouquet, wedding gown, and groom's boutonniere during their intimate spring elopement. Bride and groom walking away together through a blooming apple orchard after their intimate Northborough Massachusetts elopement.
Silhouetted couple standing close together at sunset in a field in Metrowest Boston

More Than Just a Photo—Celebrating Your Journey Together

Whether you're newly engaged, recently married, celebrating an anniversary, or simply want to capture this chapter of your lives together, my couples photography sessions are designed to be relaxed, fun, and meaningful. I'll guide you through natural posing while also looking for the genuine moments in between—the laughter, the glances, the hand-holding, and the connection that makes your relationship unique.

These sessions typically take place outdoors and on location, whether that's a favorite beach, a park you love, the place where you got engaged, or somewhere completely new that you've always wanted to explore together. If you'd prefer a studio setting, I'm also happy to create portraits of the two of you in my Sudbury, Massachusetts studio.

When you look back at these photographs years from now, I want you to remember not only what you looked like, but also the love, laughter, and connection that made this chapter of your story together so special.

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Mini Session Rates

Mini Session Fee Only | $175

  • 30 minute portrait session Outdoors or in Studio (couple only)
  • No prints or digital files are included with the session fee
  • *$250 order minimum*
  • Plus 6.25 MA Sales Tax
  • Wayside Inn Grist Mill Sessions Please add $25 for Permit Fee
  • Outdoor Minis Offered on Weekdays Only

Mini Session Fee Digital Option | $475

  • 30 minute portrait session Outdoors or in Studio (couple only)
  • Includes 7 high resolution digital images of your choice that will be sent via an online download gallery.
  • 20% off any additional products offered with the Digital Session
  • Wayside Inn Grist Mill Sessions Please add $25 for Permit Fee
  • Outdoor Minis Offered on Weekdays Only

Full Hour Session Rates

Session Fee Only | $225

  • 1 hour session within 10 miles of Sudbury/Framingham, MA (up to 6 family members)
  • $25 per additional person after the first 6
  • Unlimited poses and images taken during that time
  • Session fee is for time for the shoot, no portraits or digital files are included
  • *$395 order minimum*
  • Plus 6.25 MA Sales Tax
  • Wayside Inn Grist Mill Sessions Please add $25 for shooting fee donation to go to Wayside Inn

Session Fee with Digital Option | $850

  • 1 hour session within 10 miles of Sudbury/Framingham, MA (up to 6 family members)
  • $25 per additional person after the first 6
  • Unlimited poses and images taken during that time.
  • Includes 15 high resolution digital images of your choice that will be sent via an online download gallery.
  • 20% off any additional products offered with the Digital Session
  • Wayside Inn Grist Mill Sessions Please add $25 for shooting fee donation to go to Wayside Inn

Outdoor Out-of-Area Sessions

Session Fee Only | $275

  • 1 hour session outside 10 miles of Sudbury/Framingham, MA with in 35 miles (up to 6 family members)
  • $25 per additional person after the first 6
  • Unlimited poses and images taken during that time
  • Session fee is for time for the shoot, no portraits or digital files are included
  • *$395 order minimum*
  • Plus 6.25 MA Sales Tax
  • Please inquire for travel fees outside of 35 miles


Session Fee with Digital Option | $895

  • 1 hour session outside 10 miles but with in 35 miles of Sudbury/Framingham, MA (up to 6 family members)
  • $25 per additional person after the first 6
  • Unlimited poses and images taken during that time.
  • Includes 15 high resolution digital images of your choice that will be sent via an online download gallery.
  • 20% off any additional products offered with the Digital Session
  • Please inquire for travel fees outside of 35 miles

Couples Photography—Love, Laughter, and Connection

Married couple sharing a laugh during their session at the Wayside Inn Grist Mill

Whether you're newly engaged, recently married, or have spent years building a life together, it's easy to let the days turn into years without ever stepping in front of the camera together. Life moves quickly, and every chapter of your story deserves to be remembered.

Whether you're celebrating a new beginning, a milestone anniversary, or simply the life you've built together, couples portraits are an opportunity to press pause and document this chapter of your story. These photographs become a reminder of the love, laughter, friendship, and partnership that have carried you through the years.

When you look back at these images, I want you to remember not only what you looked like, but also the way you looked into one another's eyes, the laughter you shared, and how it felt to be together during this season of your lives.

FAQ

When should I book a couples photography session?

I recommend booking your couples photography session at least 2–4 weeks in advance. Spring, summer, and fall weekends tend to fill quickly, so booking 6–8 weeks in advance is often the best way to secure your preferred date and location.

If you're planning an engagement announcement, save-the-date cards, wedding invitations, an anniversary celebration, or another special occasion, I recommend scheduling your session early enough to allow time for viewing your gallery, selecting your favorites, and receiving your finished images and portraits.

What should we wear?

I recommend choosing outfits that reflect your personalities and make you feel comfortable and confident. The most important thing is that your clothing complements one another without matching exactly. Coordinating colors and styles tend to photograph much more naturally than identical outfits.

Soft neutrals, earth tones, and classic colors photograph beautifully in most outdoor locations. Avoid large logos, busy patterns, and clothing that may distract from the connection between the two of you.

Can children and pets be included?

Absolutely! Children and well-behaved pets are welcome to be part of your couples photography session. Many couples choose to include their children or pets for a portion of the session and then spend the rest of the time focusing on portraits of just the two of them.

Whether you're celebrating a new engagement, an anniversary, or simply the life you've built together, including the people (and pets!) you love can help tell a more complete story of this chapter in your lives.

What happens if it rains?

If it rains on the day of your session, we'll simply reschedule for another day that works well for both of our schedules. If the weather is unusually hot, cold, windy, or otherwise uncomfortable, I may also recommend rescheduling.

That said, a little drizzle and an umbrella can sometimes create unique, romantic, and memorable photographs. If the weather is only lightly misting and you're open to it, we can always discuss whether you'd like to embrace the moment.

When will I see my images?

Your images will be ready to view in a private online gallery approximately 14–17 days after your session. From there, you’ll be able to select your favorites and place your order.

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