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Family photo sessions aren't just about photos...they are about holding onto THIS version of your family, right now.
The way your daughter reaches for your hand, or the way your son's laughter fills the room, or the way you all fit just right on the couch for movie night.
Or maybe your kids aren't little anymore and you're noticing how much they've grown recently, or how independent they're becoming. You know soon enough the time will come when they're all grown up and ready to spread their wings.
Time is fleeting and this season of life is sacred. Family photos give you an experience where you can slow down, celebrate your family's UNIQUE personality and spirit while creating photos that just feel like YOU!
feels like home
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Lowell family photos
Your experience with me will be customized and designed with intention. Whether your children are five, or eighteen, or have children of their own, your session will be personalized and fun. I'll get to know your family, your personality and your vibe so that your photos will be keepsakes that will stand the test of time and tell your story for generations to come.
what matters most
celebrate your family and preserve
massachusetts family photography
Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still
Paula recently took our photos and she was absolutely amazing! She was professional, knowledgeable, organized, patient and so incredibly creative. She absolutely blew us out of the water with her talent. Our photos are everything we hoped for and more. Literally perfection. I will definitely be using Paula Hould Photography again, any time I am in need of a photographer ~ S.B.
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is my favorite thing
capturing what makes you
We'll plan out a custom session that feels totally unique to you. Every detail... the clothes, the location, your vibe... all taken care of.
Once you've chosen your favorites from your gallery, you'll choose which photos will go into your album, wall art and more.
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The Final Piece
Every Little Detail
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Here's how it works!
Your image reveal session will be scheduled 2- 3 weeks following your session. This is when you'll see all of your beautifully edited photos.
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when i say
custom
I mean it. Your family is like no other, so why should your photos feel like anyone else? As your Massachusetts family photographer, you can count on me to share prep guides, give wardrobe suggestions with my shoppable style consult, learn your vibe to guide my location scouting, and more. And that's all before the camera comes out
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POsing minus the
awkwardness
Really? Yes, really. We start our session just hanging out and getting comfortable. We'll move around a lot, so you don't feel like you're frozen in place. We may even get a little silly because laughter is how your family will shine. Even when I'm giving direction for poses, you can trust that I'll read your vibe and know if something doesn't feel right on you. Even if you've never done professional photos (and that's the case 99% of the time), I'll have you absolutely feeling like a superstar by the end.
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prints that make you & your family
happy
You know all those photos you have on your phone? How often do you sit at the kitchen table together and look through them? Yeah, same here. The truth is, printed art just holds more weight, more meaning.
Printing your images has the power to stop you in your tracks and bring you straight back to this moment in time. That's why helping you choose art from your session is such an important part of my work.
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Kids will be kids so I will take their lead during the session. Sometimes it takes a bit for them to feel comfortable so I let them run off some of that nervous energy before asking them to "pose". Your job as their parent is to let me take the reins and I promise we will get the perfect photos.
My kids can be wild at times? What happens if they don't want to cooperate during our family session?
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What happens if the weather is bad or one of my kids gets sick and we have to reschedule our family session?
NO PROBLEM!!! I purposely only book Family sessions 2-3 days of the week to leave room for weather interruptions or sickness. We make that decision as soon as possible to keep things easy and stress-free.
I have no idea how to prepare for my family session, will you help?
ABSOLUTELY!!! Once booked, you'll receive a full Session Prep Guide, a What To Wear Guide and a Session Checklist to help you stay organized. And don't worry, I'll be right there with you the entire time to lend a helping hand.
You'll schedule your image reveal party at the end of your session. You can expect that to be approximately 2-3 weeks after your session date. I promise, the wait will be WORTH IT!!!
How long does it take to see my photos after our family session?
Working with Paula was a wonderful experience, from start to finish. She was always warm, responsive and professional. Communication was clear and easy throughout the process and she made sure we were involved and informed every step of the way. You can tell this isn't just a job for Paula, it's a craft and a passion. She went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect. We can't recommend Paula Hould Photography enough. ~K+J.S.
We did outdoor photos with Paula Hould Photography and Paula was super patient with our 6 month old puppy and just as crazy three year old son! She was very professional throughout the process, provided great location suggestions, and made the photo experience a pleasure and the photos came out amazing! ~J. D-T.
Paula was amazing! She captured our personalities perfectly in each picture, we had tons of laughs and she has great ideas for photos. I highly recommend Paula for any special occasion! Thank you!!! ~Lydia & family
