Boston Newborn Photographer & Family Photographer | Andover, MA

Hi, I’m Kate McKenna

I’m a Boston newborn and family photographer with nearly 20 years of experience creating refined maternity, baby, and family portraits. My studio in Andover, Massachusetts serves families throughout Greater Boston and the North Shore, offering a calm and thoughtfully guided portrait experience for growing families.

Since opening Crabapple Photography in 2009, I have photographed more than 1,000 newborns and countless family milestones. Families come to the studio for portraits that feel timeless, natural, and beautifully crafted.

I specialize in newborn photography, maternity portraits, baby milestone sessions, toddler portraits, and family photography, creating images designed to be cherished for generations.

Experience Matters When Photographing Newborns

Newborn photography requires patience, training, and an understanding of how to safely and gently pose babies during their earliest days.

For nearly two decades, Crabapple Photography has specialized in newborn, maternity, and family portraiture. Families travel from Boston, the North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire for a calm, experienced approach to newborn photography.

A Studio Dedicated to Newborn and Family Portraits

Crabapple Photography is a boutique portrait studio focused specifically on newborn, maternity, baby, and family photography.

The studio specializes in portraits for growing families. This focus allows every session to be carefully planned and thoughtfully guided, creating refined images that feel natural and timeless.

The Andover studio was designed specifically for newborn and baby photography, providing a quiet and comfortable space where families can relax while their portraits are created.

A Thoughtfully Guided Portrait Experience

Portrait sessions at Crabapple Photography are designed to feel calm, organized, and fully supported from start to finish.

Each session includes:

• Personalized planning and wardrobe guidance
• Access to the studio client closet
• Gentle, baby-led posing for newborn sessions
• Professionally hand-edited portraits
• Post-session guidance and ordering support

The goal is not simply to take photographs, but to create portraits that feel meaningful and effortless for your family.

Serving Boston, Andover, and the North Shore

Crabapple Photography is located in Andover, Massachusetts, just north of Boston. Families regularly visit the studio from Boston, Cambridge, Lexington, Arlington, Winchester, and communities throughout the North Shore.

The studio provides a calm environment designed specifically for maternity, newborn, and baby portrait sessions.

Why Families Choose Crabapple Photography

Families often say they were looking for a photographer with experience, consistency, and a style that feels timeless.

Crabapple Photography has become a trusted portrait studio for Boston-area families because of:

• Nearly 20 years specializing in newborn and family portraiture
• More than 1,000 newborns safely photographed
• A calm, safety-focused newborn session process
• A dedicated portrait studio designed for babies and families
• A refined portrait style that remains beautiful for generations

Many families return year after year to document their children as they grow.

Portrait Sessions for Every Stage of Childhood

Many families begin with maternity portraits and return for newborn sessions, baby milestones, and family portraits as their children grow.

Sessions available include:

Newborn Photography
Maternity Portraits
Baby Milestone Sessions
Toddler Portraits
Family Photography

Together, these sessions create a meaningful visual story of your family over time.

Planning Your Portrait Session

Whether you are expecting a baby, celebrating a milestone, or simply wanting updated family portraits, sessions at Crabapple Photography are designed to feel calm, thoughtful, and fully guided.

Most families reserve their portrait session several weeks or months in advance so we have time to plan the details together. A limited number of sessions are scheduled each month to ensure every family receives a relaxed, personalized experience.

If you are considering maternity, newborn, baby milestone, or family portraits, you can explore the different session types and learn more about the portrait experience.