Capturing the generations that made this family - together 

Late fall extended family sessions are equal parts meaningful and wonderfully full, especially with grandparents, three sisters, and a whole crew of kids. Each family had their own little mini session, and we got all different kinds of group shots, but the real magic lived in the in-between moments. Cousins laughing together, grandparents soaking up time with their grandkids, and the easy interactions that happen when everyone is simply together — those are the memories worth holding onto.

Family Session

Extended

Three Generations - All Together

    Let's capture your moments

Where your family’s past, present, and future meet in one place.

your boston family photography experience with melissa

Extended family sessions are about more than just getting everyone in the same place at the same time. They are about honoring the story of your family as it exists right now, across generations, relationships, and seasons of life.

These sessions are intentionally designed to feel structured without being rigid. We take time to photograph the full family together, the grandparents with their grandchildren, sibling groups, and all the meaningful combinations in between. Each individual family unit also has space carved out just for them, creating a set of images that feel personal while still being part of the bigger picture. Nothing feels rushed, and no one is expected to perform.

What matters most to me is that everyone feels seen. The quiet pride of grandparents watching their family grow. The connection between siblings who have known each other their entire lives. The fleeting stage of young kids alongside the steadiness of older generations. These are the images that become anchors years from now, the ones that live on walls and get passed down.

Extended family sessions are not about perfection or perfect behavior. They are about presence, connection, and creating photographs that reflect the love and history woven through your family. My role is to guide, organize, and gently manage the flow so you can focus on being together.

If bringing your whole family together feels important, even if it takes a little extra effort, this is your reminder that it is worth it. These are the photographs that grow in value with time, and I would be honored to help you create them.

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