A snap from a get-together with a friend and his gorgeous daughter at the tidepools of Rockport, Massachusetts. We’ve started booking beach sessions for July and August, and I’d like to give a couple pointers for those of you thinking of it. For a successful family beach session, it takes a very complicated equation of…ahem…three things! ;)

1) Great Light. This is usually achieved by shooting at 3pm or after, in the later afternoon and evening. Sunset light on the beach is delectably fantastic, and will give that ‘glow’ that is classically renowned for portraits. Afternoon light is not required, however- we can shoot in any amount of light, but this is just…*sigh*…perfection. :)

2) A Beach, an Uncrowded Beach.  Yes, we’ll need a beach for a beach session. But we’ll need a great one that won’t have many people for the background of your photos- a hidden gem of a location, if you will. We have shot at plenty of places on Plum Island, Crane’s Beach, Hampton Beach, and other local beaches with ’secret spots’, so don’t hesitate to ask Mariah for suggestions on location. Of course, your own frequented shore is a perfect place to shoot, but ponder if it will be amply un-populated come the *perfect light* hours. The coast of Maine is my new favorite, wildly photogenic backdrop.

3) Wardrobe and a sense of Adventure. Mariah Gale beach sessions are usually a lot more than sitting in the dunes- they’re frollicking, splashing, get-down-in-the-sand fun. Your wardrobe can reflect this- or it can reflect the classic white-tee-and-khakis beach accoutrement, or both! Think brightly colored tees and sundresses for the kids, with a khaki look for adults, or mix and match. Put a spin on the classic ‘Ralph Lauren’ look!

 As always, contact us for rates. We look forward to capturing your family!

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First off, I have to post this link (belatedly! shame!)- I was interviewed by the fabulous people at EGear on the new Canon Model, the Mark II. Thanks to Audrey Gray, my lovely interviewer. Read a snippet here!

Onto the most beautiful family, with a gorgeous new addition, little J! I had the pleasure of capturing them just as they are, and big brother A was a trooper throughout the entire session. Thanks for a great morning, M family!

These melt me- J with his proud grandma (can you see the gorgeous genes passed down in this family? sheesh!):

This last one just cracks me up: Dad requested a shot of him and his boys in Red Sox gear (like any good New England family!). Love it!

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…The girl with the unbearably beautiful hair. :)

We’ve jumped headfirst into the busy season with almost-daily modeling and portrait sessions. Jackie is a Cameo model, and we shot on a perfectly sunny summer day. Just gorgeous.

 Phone calls and emails are being answered today and tomorrow, for those of your who contacted me over the long weekend while I was shooting down south. Thank you for your patience!

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 Just a quick availability update: we are now booking limited weekdays for the Summer months, to accommodate school vacation. If you’d like to book a beach session, consider booking early, as July and August fill quickly for family portraiture.

Onto our spunky model! Have you ever seen such beautiful eyes? Madison is a Cameo model, and her portfolio session was such a blast. From drawing with chalk to twirling in white dresses, we got plenty of giggles in :) This is an example of how beautiful Summer afternoon light is- we started our session at 3pm. Love that glow.

 

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