For over a decade now, I’ve had the extreme honor and pleasure of watching Valerie and Ryan start their lives and build their family. It used to be a dream of mine that I would photograph engagements and weddings and then hopefully get to stay with families as they grow, and so time with Valerie, Ryan, Jack, and Ben is literally a dream come true. This year we were supposed to do our session at Ferry Beach State Park in Saco, but upon arrival the gate was closed, so we headed down the street to Bayview Beach – a spot just introduced to me a few days prior by the HD Family. Jack and Ben were a little groggy after their car ride north from Boston, but with a little free running and some good snacks too, we were off to the races in no time, with those big smiles and giggles I have gotten to know over the past several years. To top it off, we had a mag-nif-i-cent November sunset, with pastel skies reflecting into the water and sand – the perfect way to end (along with some lollipops!) this year’s fun session. It’s always a party with this crew, and I’m so grateful for their trust in me, and their friendship too. 💕