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Rise and Shine: Book Your Sunrise Engagement Session at the Arnold Arboretum!

A couple of years ago we had a sunrise session in the Seaport, with a 2nd location set for the Arboretum. When we arrived it was maybe an hour or so after sunrise and I was floored. I have spent many, many afternoons here with my clients, and golden hours always slap. But thereโ€™s something else about mornings at Harvard Universityโ€™s Arnold Arboretum. It was clear to me that I needed to convince one of my couples to meet me here for a sunrise sessionโ€ฆ

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A Late Fall Engagement Session at Arnold Arboretum

As a photographer, there are moments when everything aligns perfectly: the setting sun casting its golden hue, a picturesque location, and a couple so in love it's palpable. Such was the case during our engagement session at the Arnold Arboretum with Adriane and Dave. The Arboretum was a riot of color as the leaves transitioned from green to fiery hues of burnt orange and red, and Adrianeโ€™s floral yellow dress seemed to capture the warmth of late autumn perfectlyโ€ฆ

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ENGAGEMENTS Amanda Macchia ENGAGEMENTS Amanda Macchia

A Spring Engagement Session at the Arnold Arboretum

Since youโ€™re here, you probably know I love the Arboretum. I get so many requests for sessions there year-round, and there are good reasons why! This beautiful place has it all - from the light to the blooms, from the forests to the fields and manicured gardens, spotted with pondsโ€ฆ

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ENGAGEMENTS Amanda Macchia ENGAGEMENTS Amanda Macchia

A Sunrise Seaport Engagement Session in Boston

How about Fan Pier Park at sunrise, right? It may have been a chilly morning, but we managed to keep things nice and cozy as we wandered the Boston Harbor walk by the ICA, enjoying the Seaport breeze all to ourselves. One thing I love about sunrise is the colors that it gives us! Blue hour melds into the bright golden sunโ€ฆ

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It's time for Spring Mini Sessions with Amanda Macchia Photography!

Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate than with a beautiful outdoor photo session? Join us for our Spring Mini Sessions at the Arnold Arboretum. This park is one of my favorite places to celebrate Spring, with so many colorful blooms and lush green backgrounds. The best part? All proceeds will be going to the Transgender Law Centerโ€ฆ

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Wedding: Woodland Elopement Atop Hemlock Hill

Harvard Universityโ€™s Arnold Arboretum is a treasure trove of secret spots - from views of Boston at Peterโ€™s Hill to fields of wildflowers and tall grasses, hidden gardens and little ponds - and itโ€™s one of our favorite places to visit with clients. This couple chose the less-traveled Hemlock Hill as the spot for their elopement. Tucked away atop our little peak it was quiet and sereneโ€ฆ

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