One of the biggest advantages of outdoor family photography is movement. Unlike studio sessions, where we can focus on clean compositions and a more controlled environment, outdoor sessions give families room to walk, explore, play, and interact naturally. When I’m photographing a family outdoors, I’m not looking for everyone to hold the exact same pose...
Fall family photos are some of my favorite sessions to photograph in New England. The foliage gives us a beautiful backdrop, the light can be incredible, and there is something about a crisp fall afternoon that makes everyone want to slow down and enjoy being outside together. Fall in New England is so iconic for...
There are only a few weeks every year when New England looks like this. The trees shift from green to gold, orange, red, and deep rust. The afternoon light gets softer. The air turns crisp. And suddenly, the familiar parks and walking paths around Boston feel completely different. Family photos during peak New England fall...
I first photographed this North Andover family back in 2020, when Miss V was just one year old. Five years, several seasonal mini sessions, and a whole lot of growing later, I was photographing them again, this time at the tree farm for their 2025 family photos. It is always a little surreal to look...
There is something especially beautiful about photographing a family with four children who are old enough to bring plenty of personality to the session. This Andover family of six joined me for a fall mini session at Ipswich River Park in North Reading, and we managed to capture so much more than just one traditional...
Welcome to Crabapple Photography!
I’m Kate, and I’ve been capturing family portraits since 2009. I specialize in photographing newborns, babies, and families with a fun, relaxed approach.
My style is clean, whimsical, and full of thoughtful details.
My cozy studio is located in Andover, MA, and I proudly serve families throughout the North Shore, Greater Boston, and Southern New Hampshire. I also offer on location outdoor sessions for those who love a natural setting.
Let’s create something beautiful together. Contact me today!