Maybe it’s the red dress, or the firs in the background, but as we approach the holiday season, I can’t help but think back to this family shoot from last year on the beach in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. The client wanted candid, documentary-style photos for holiday cards, so we spent some time running around in the late-afternoon sunshine, letting their daughter explore. 

We took these photos in downtown Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. I love the South Coast, and Mattapoisett is so pretty (think Gilmore Girls, but coastal!). I also love that at this location, there are three different places to shoot within a couple hundred feet of each other. Shipyard Park has a super cute gazebo with views of the ocean—there’s also the Munro Preserve, a small one-acre park with greenery and more waterfront views. Finally, the Mattapoisett Town Beach is also nearby, offering pristine white sand, a playground, a lifeguard chair, and, yes, even more ocean views. If you don’t want to choose between the park and the beach, Mattapoisett is the place to go for your family portraits. 

With three distinct backgrounds/locations within walking distance, we had the opportunity to get the most out of a shorter timeframe. While the beach in late fall can be a little chilly, we were the only people there, which meant the background was lovely (plus Miss Q looked so cute in her coat!). 

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