Melissa LaCouture | Rhode Island Portrait & Family Photographer | Rhode Island Portrait and Family Photographer

Cake Smash Session at the Studio – First Birthday Portrait

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Melissa Lacouture

This was the cake smash that I thought would never happen! Every time we scheduled the session it would snow. This is not shocking considering the amount of snow we’ve gotten in the past month. FINALLY there was a break in all this crazy weather. We were able to do the session and it was worth the wait! This little lady was a pro! She made it one of the easiest cake smashes ever. The smiles kept coming, the cake was smashed, and the pictures look amazing! Happy Birthday, Amelia!!!

Newborn Session – RI Family Photographer

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Melissa Lacouture

There is nothing that means more to me than a loyal client and you can’t get more loyal than this family. Think of a milestone in any family and I’ve been there to capture it for these guys. Engagement, Marriage, Pregnancy, First Baby, Holidays, Family Portraits, First Birthday… Yup I’ve done all those sessions for them. They’ve stuck with me as their family photographer. I feel the utmost gratitude to them for this. It is truly an honor. Yesterday I was called in again to take photos of their newest baby, Evie! When Mommy texted me a couple of months ago saying that she was getting her girl I was beyond excited!! I knew there were high hopes for a baby girl this time and that dream came true! Big brother, Caleb, has to share the spotlight now. He has gotten a pretty big spotlight thus far so there is enough to go around. This is a wonderful family with so much love! A big congrats to Mike and Meredith!!!

Matthew’s Second Year Portrait – RI Portrait Photography

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Melissa Lacouture

I met Matthew and his family last year when they came in to do a cake smash session for his first birthday. Matthew was just a little peanut! Fast forward one year and here we are for his second birthday portrait! We did not have a cake this time. Just one lovable little toddler! Matthew has gained some agility and speed since our last session. This boy was all over the place! Thankfully we took some breaks in his explorations so we could get some cute pics of him!

Newport Beach Family Portrait – RI Family Portrait Photography

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Melissa Lacouture

There is nothing that stresses me out more than a portrait session with these guys. Don’t get me wrong! They aren’t pains. They aren’t demanding. I just love them all so which puts added pressure on me because I want to do the best job ever! Mommy is a dear friend and these girls have become two of the best friends ever to my kids. My daughter, Zoe, and Ava have loved each other since they met in Gymboree class when they were almost two years old. They have done so much for me and my family and this is why when it’s time to do photos I personally want to knock it out of the park. Now that Christmas cards are out and gifts have been given I can finally share this session with you! It may be cold outside but we will be at the beach again in a couple of months! Until then warm up with these pics and remember… summer is almost here (I swear!!).

Logan’s Fourth Year Portrait at the Studio

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Melissa Lacouture

Logan’s yearly photos are always ones that I look forward to taking. First off I can’t wait to see what outfit she’ll be wearing. I so look forward to seeing pictures of her on Facebook in all her cool clothes so it’s a treat when I get to see her in person looking all stylish. Another thing I look forward to is just hanging out with Logan, period! She loves when I take her photo so the entire session is easy as pie. I also get to chat with the grown ups she brings with her also known as Mom, Dad and Grandma. I first did Logan’s photos when she was 18 months old. Now she is four and a half!!! I’ve had the pleasure of seeing her and her family a couple of times a year. One of my job perks is the chance to document families and children as they grow. Logan is the perfect example of that. Mom recently did a collage of the photos I’ve taken of her over the years. It truly warmed my heart to see it. She has grown up in front of my camera!