New Year’s Resolution: Get in the Frame

If I were to scroll through your phone’s camera roll right now, I’m fairly certain I’d find a beautiful, chaotic mosaic of your life. I’d see your toddler’s sticky-faced grin over a bowl of pasta, the way your newborn curls those tiny, translucent fingers in their sleep, and perhaps a dozen shots of your partner laughing on the couch.

But I have a heart-to-heart question for you, Mama: Where are you?

As a Boston family, maternity and newborn photographer, I see this story play out time and time again. You are the designated family historian. You are the one capturing the magic, chasing the perfect New England light, and ensuring every milestone is preserved. 

You’re making sure everyone else looks back and remembers how loved they were. But in the process, you’ve become a ghost in your own family’s story.

Your Children Want to See You

We all have a list of reasons for staying behind the lens. Maybe you’re waiting to lose those last five pounds, waiting for your hair to behave, or simply feel “easier” being the one holding the phone. We tell ourselves we’ll get in the photo “next time,” when things feel a bit more polished.

But here is the beautiful, honest truth: Your children don’t see the messy bun, the tired eyes, or the yoga pants you’ve worn three days in a row. When they look at a photo of you, they see their entire world. They see the person who gives the best hugs, the one who heals scraped knees, and the face they look for first when they wake up.

One day, these photos will be their most prized possessions. They won’t care if the lighting was perfect or if you were wearing a designer dress or a stained sweatshirt—they will simply want to see the way you looked at them. They will want to see the way you held their hand as you walked through the Boston Public Garden or how you snuggled them on a rainy afternoon at home.

From Historian to Leading Lady

This year, I want to challenge you to make a new kind of resolution. Stop being just the person behind the camera and start being the leading lady in your family’s life.

It’s time to stop “waiting for the right time” to be in a photo. Your life is happening now. Your kids are growing now. Especially if you are getting ready to welcome a baby, that newborn stage goes so quickly! You want to capture not just those tiny hands on camera but also you in what is one of the most important moments of your life. You are beautiful, and you are worthy of being documented exactly as you are in this season of motherhood. Your presence in these images matters.

Why Professional Photography Matters

Booking a professional family photography session in Boston isn’t just about getting a high-resolution file for the holiday card or to give the grandparents (though that is always a bonus!). It’s an act of love for your future self and for your children.

When you hire a photographer, you give yourself permission to:

• Put down the phone: Stop worrying about the “perfect shot” and actually live in the moment.
• Interact naturally: Focus on the giggles and the snuggles while I handle the angles and the lighting.
• Feel beautiful: My job is to guide you into poses that feel natural and make you look and feel your best.

Let’s Capture Your Boston Story Together

Let’s get you in the frame this year. Whether it’s a cozy newborn session in your home, a sunset maternity shoot on a local beach, or a playful family session in the heart of the city, you deserve to be part of the memory.

Don’t let another year go by where the only proof of your presence is a few blurry selfies. Your kids deserve to see how much you loved them—and they deserve to see you there, right by their side.

Ready to step into the light? I’d love to help you tell your family’s story – with you right in the center of it. Click here to view my services or get in touch so we can schedule a time to chat about booking your 2026 session!