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ENGAGEMENTS Amanda Macchia ENGAGEMENTS Amanda Macchia

Engagement: A Halibut State Park and Beauport Hotel Engagement Session

Tell me about the places that mean the most to you - the places where cold winds won't bother you because you're too busy remembering the biggest moments of your life, or soaking up the magnitude of all this beauty.โ โ  Chris + Ariel brought me to the place where Ariel proposed. On a chilly late fall day, some time after Thanksgiving and when quarantine had thoroughly caught up with them, they were both craving a little sunshine and fresh airโ€ฆ

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FAMILY, MATERNITY Amanda Macchia FAMILY, MATERNITY Amanda Macchia

Maternity: Bowen's Wharf Sunrise Maternity Announcement Session

Announcement sessions are one of our favorite ways to celebrate pregnancy. There's nothing like those first couple of months of where you find out you're going to be parents. We were so excited to celebrate this Newport couple with a sunrise announcement session at Bowenโ€™s Wharf. We had the glowiest, most dramatic light to play with, and all of Bowen and Bannister Wharfs to ourselvesโ€ฆ

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FAMILY, Studio Amanda Macchia FAMILY, Studio Amanda Macchia

Maternity: Boho Drama + Studio Glam Maternity Session

Itโ€™s amazing to watch our clients literally GROW before our eyes! It seems like just yesterday that we did this darling mamaโ€™s sultry boudoir pregnancy announcement session in Boston. Just looks at how beautiful she looks in every single thing we tried on. From dramatic elegance to boho chic, this mama-to-be can do it allโ€ฆ

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PORTRAIT Amanda Macchia PORTRAIT Amanda Macchia

Portrait: Best Friend Session at the Ladyfinger Lounge

What a sincere pleasure it was celebrating femininity and friendship with Bette and Karen at the Ladyfinger Lounge this past winter, both proof that age ainโ€™t nothing but a number. Best friend sessions are so underrated! Theyโ€™re some of the most important, unique, magical relationships in our lives, so letโ€™s capture that beautyโ€ฆ

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EDITORIAL, WEDDINGS Amanda Macchia EDITORIAL, WEDDINGS Amanda Macchia

Editorial: Moody, Glamorous Newport Wedding at Queen Anne's Loft

Iโ€™m so excited to share the photos from this modern, moody, dramatic, ultra glam wedding editorial we did at Queen Anneโ€™s Loft in Newport, RI this past winter. It was a gorgeous day and the sun was streaming through their floor to ceiling windows creating the most breathtaking light. We got to photograph three unbelievable gowns from The Bridal Garden. Those two black owns stopped us in our tracks! Big thanks to Dana Marie Weddings for coordinating such a safe, inspiring, well put together dayโ€ฆ

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WEDDINGS, EDITORIAL Amanda Macchia WEDDINGS, EDITORIAL Amanda Macchia

Editorial: Juicy Spring Elopement at a Flower Shop

Lusting after Spring much? Us too! This juicy, bright, colorful editorial is inspired by the times - offbeat elopements are whatโ€™s in, so why not get married at your neighborhood flower shop? What more do you need but a spot with beautiful light and clean white walls to make all of your details POP. Added bonus: flower shops come with dope florists who can transform any space...

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BOUDOIR, Studio Amanda Macchia BOUDOIR, Studio Amanda Macchia

Boudoir: Edgy Boho Maternity Boudoir Session In-Studio

What a way to celebrate the early days of pregnancy - give that little bump some love! When your body is just starting to grow and adapt to your little one inside, you still have lots of energy and still feel like yourself. The results on camera are magical. We can do maternity boudoir sessions at any stage of pregnancy, and I just love how cute this little bump looks on stunning this mama to beโ€ฆ

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COMMERCIAL, PORTRAIT Amanda Macchia COMMERCIAL, PORTRAIT Amanda Macchia

Branding: Celebrating the Lovely Lesley Lane at the Ladyfinger Lounge

The Ladyfinger Lounge in downtown Newburyportโ€™s The Garrison Inn is one of my favorite places to have sessions, and itโ€™s absolutely perfect for branding. If youโ€™re looking for a refresh of content, or need a full suite of photos to compliment your brand, reach out to plan your session with us. Weโ€™d love to hear your brand story and help you tell it with joy and authenticityโ€ฆ

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FAMILY, CHILDREN Amanda Macchia FAMILY, CHILDREN Amanda Macchia

Newborn: At-Home Lifestyle Session for Baby Avery

If this year has taught us anything, itโ€™s that home is truly where the heart is. When my families look back at their photos I want them to be transported right back to this time in their lives, in all its fleeting beauty. While you may want photos of your littles all bundled up, posed cute, picture perfect - your kids (and you, though you may not know it) will want to see photos of you reading to them, playing with them, feeding them, and most of all, trying to get them to listen when they wonโ€™tโ€ฆ

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FAMILY Amanda Macchia FAMILY Amanda Macchia

Maternity: Studio Session for this Stunning Mama-To-Be

Weโ€™ve been getting into the studio more this year and couldnโ€™t be having more fun with it! Itโ€™s such an exciting thing to offer new parents who may prefer this option. This stunning mama to be brought amazing energy (and accessories) with her to her maternity session.

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WEDDINGS, EDITORIAL Amanda Macchia WEDDINGS, EDITORIAL Amanda Macchia

Editorial: All You Need Is Love - A Rockstar Elopement at the House of Blues Boston

Amidst the pandemic, couples have had to get creative to make their weddings extra special as they downsize and reimagine their day. Inspired by the burst of creativity weโ€™re seeing in couples, and a love story to everything we miss doing before COVID - this shoot tells the story of a pair of long-time touring musicians who decide to tie the knot in an impromptu celebration with their closest friends and family at the place they feel most home. Having traveled the world playing music, they couldnโ€™t imagine a more perfect way to tie the knot than outside their fav local venue - the House of Blues - under a dope custom marquee that reads โ€œAll You Need Is Loveโ€โ€ฆ

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WEDDINGS Amanda Macchia WEDDINGS Amanda Macchia

Wedding: A Lyman Estate Wedding in Waltham, MA

Dan + Jill met through a mutual friend, a roommate of Jillโ€™s at the time. They had seen each other before at shows on Rugg Road (heck yea!). They chatted for a bit on facebook until one day Dan showed up on her front steps. She didnโ€™t really know him, so they had their first date right there on the front porch. It went so well she ended up inviting him inside and cooking him dinnerโ€ฆ

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CHILDREN, FAMILY, PETS Amanda Macchia CHILDREN, FAMILY, PETS Amanda Macchia

Family: Energy Like Annabelle - A Sunny Seaport Family Session

We had so much fun exploring the Seaport with Annabelle and her family. Our focus was on Miss Annabelle, and we started our session at the ICA, wound our way down Fan Pier Park, to the Boston Harbor, and ended just outside the Aquarium. We ALMOST made it to Christopher Columbus Park, but had way too much fun along the way twirling, doing arabesques, and laughing our butts off while making tik tok videosโ€ฆ

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