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Fall Mini Sessions in Roger Williams Park – RI Outdoor Mini Sessions

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Melissa Lacouture

One of my favorite times of the year is here – Mini session season! If you’ve been following me you’ve probably heard me say it a million times but I truly love these sessions. It’s such fun to reconnect with so many familiar faces each year. Some families have been with me since I started 14 years ago! Watching these kids grow up, capturing new milestones, and freezing these moments in time makes my job that much more rewarding.

For those who haven’t done a mini session before they’re essentially a full portrait session but with a time limit. Every time I sit down to edit these photos I think how much of a deal these sessions really are. If you don’t believe me just take a look at this session from last year!

This year I’m offering mini sessions at Roger Williams Park. The park is massive with so many options for gorgeous backdrops. I can’t wait to see my returning families and meet new ones too!

If you’re thinking about booking, don’t wait too long! These mini sessions fill up fast, and I don’t want you to miss out on what could be your new favorite family tradition.

Kids at their mini session in Roger Williams Park in Providence, RI

Family at their mini session in Roger Williams Park in Providence, RI

Family walking at their mini session in Roger Williams Park in Providence, RI

Kids in the park at their mini session in Roger Williams Park in Providence, RI

Outdoor Mini Sessions – RI Portrait Photographer

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Melissa Lacouture

I started my portrait business with a facebook post for mini sessions 10 years ago. I was working for a photography team here in RI and I thought maybe I would try to do some work on my own. My first mini event was a huge success! Everyone who came to my first event came back to do more sessions with me and some still come to this day. After the first couple attempts I swore to never do these kinds of sessions outside again! The weather was too unpredictable, where would I take a break?! I never thought the possibility of a pandemic make me think otherwise! Spring sessions are coming soon! Again I’m doing two options… Inside mini’s and outside. I thought I would take this opportunity to share a mini I did this fall. You can do so much in a little bit of time!

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Holiday Mini Shoots at the studio 2011

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Melissa Lacouture

What fun I had this holiday season taking pictures of all these cute kids! I posted some pictures on my Facebook page. Now I have some going up here, but I still haven’t covered everyone! I think I did pictures for almost all of my past clients and met so many new families on top of that. It was a pleasure and an honor to take your babies’ photos. As a Mommy of two I know how fast they change and sometimes you just want to freeze them at a certain age. Years from now I hope the pictures I took will bring you back to this particular time in their life. I’ve been getting a lot of holiday cards from clients that used my photo on their card. I have to say it makes me feel good!

So here are some of the many holiday pics taken over the past month or so. Enjoy!

Happy Holidays!!

Matthew’s Beach Mini Shoot – RI Baby Photographer

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Melissa Lacouture

If we were giving out awards for most smiles smiled in a 20 minute time span that award would go to Matthew. We should actually give it another award to his parents for making it happen. I heard a lot of craziness going on behind me while I was snapping away. I always miss out on the fun stuff! At one point while we were shooting Matthew came right over to me and sat on my lap. It seriously melted my heart and it possibly the cutest thing that has ever happened to me at a portrait shoot.

Cousins Beach Mini Shoot – RI Family Portrait Photographer

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Melissa Lacouture

This family was referred to me by another client of mine. She warned me that these kids were some of the cutest I would ever see. She was right! It also helps when your Moms are on top of things. Not only were they in perfect beach outfits, but they also brought so many great “props” – an adorable knit stuffed mermaid, star fish, a cute stuffed doggie. Picture perfect add ons always help!