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

Phillip and William’s Brothers Portrait Session at Roger Williams Park – RI Baby Photography

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Melissa Lacouture

One child is usually easy breezy, but two little ones can be a daunting task. Thankfully Phillip and William were happy to sit for me to get their picture taken. Phillip was actually pretty amused by the silly things I do to keep my subjects interested and sitting still. William was more perplexed as to why I was acting a fool! Either way the out come is what I wanted – attentive little boys. Not always an easy task.

See what I mean? I little like “What is this lady doing?”

These little guys were seriously adorable! Phillip is such a good big brother.

Steve and Leanne’s Maternity Shoot in East Greenwich – RI Maternity Photography

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Melissa Lacouture

Steve and Leanne were shopping for baby items at the fabulous store, Bellani Maternity, when they spotted my photos on the wall. Luckily they contacted me about doing a maternity. I’m lucky because it really was a pleasure to meet this lovely couple and be able to document this exciting time in their lives. Spending time with them I know two things for sure. The first thing is that they love each other, really love each other. The second is that they are SO excited to have this little boy and be parents. Whenever I do a maternity shoot I like to ask some questions to see what’s been going on during the pregnancy. It makes the photos a little more personal. Steve and Leanne have been doing renovations on their house for pretty much the duration of the pregnancy. This is where they are going to one day live with this baby that’s cooking. The baby is almost ready, the house is almost ready. It’s nice to be able to capture this moment when (and where) so many great things are about to happen.

Our second stop was this cool dock close by…

Ending with my favorite!!! Love it!

Emma and Nicholas and Lots of Sunflowers – CT Portrait Photography

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Melissa Lacouture

Emma and Nicholas’s birthdays are fairly close to one another. Every year I do a two in one birthday portrait for them. I’ve been dying to do a portrait in a big sunflower field. With sunflowers being as tall as they are it’s definitely not an option for babies (unless Mom and Dad join in) and most of my “clients” are itty bitty. When Emma and Nicholas’s Mom contacted me to do the birthday portrait I knew they were the perfect fit. The sun was blaring and super bright, but there was a little section of shorter sunflowers in the shade. I couldn’t have asked a better spot. And it was right next to a barn. Score!

Micheal’s First Year Portrait – RI Baby Photography

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Melissa Lacouture

One of Michael’s Aunties was nice enough to give a gift certificate for a first year cake smash portrait with me to Michael’s parents. His other Auntie happens to be the fabulous cake designer from Cake-tique that does all my smash cakes! It would be sort of ridiculous if Michael didn’t do one. I’m so happy that he did! I did his mommy’s maternity photos back when he was still cooking. Now here he is turning a year old! He is such a happy kid and extremely adorable!

The smiles would not stop!

One year old!!

Family Portrait in Narragansett, RI – RI Family Portrait Photography

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Melissa Lacouture

There is a reason I always suggest doing photos after 6pm. The light is amazing! Unfortunately a lot of little ones are getting ready for bed at 6pm. It’s not a guarantee that they will be in a happy mood for photos. Luckily Annie and her family were having a little family get away in Narragansett. There was a time change so Annie was perfectly fine starting our portrait session at 6pm. The result is amazing (if I do say so myself)! I love this time of day!