Arnold Arboretum Family Portraits

It was a gorgeous summer day when I got to meet up with this amazing couple to capture their family portraits at the Arnold Arboretum. Nick and I grew up together in elementary school through high school, and it was such an honor to be asked to help him and Luke celebrate the start of their life together as a married couple. 

Nick and Luke’s Fur Family Portraits at Arnold Arboretum

Nick and Luke are both incredibly hardworking and dedicated to their careers in the medical field, which require a ton of their time and energy. However; they make their loved ones a priority in their lives. When they are together, they are totally present and enjoy each other’s company. They really make the most of the small parts of their schedule when they can spend time with each other, and their beautiful pup, Murphy. Nick and Luke moved to Boston from Baltimore, and Murphy made the journey with them. He adores them. I love seeing fur families totally connect with each other.

We went to one of their favorite places to spend time as a family, Arnold Arboretum. The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is such an amazing place for portraits with its acres of frees, vines, and lush green plants. With how beautiful it is, it was no surprise that Nick, Luke and Murphy enjoyed spending time there. The way the summer light filtered through the trees was just perfect. At one point during their family portrait session, I decided to step back and just observe them in the beautiful space together, walking and talking. Seeing them just naturally interacting together as a fur family was one of my favorite moments. 

It’s these in-between moments of catching up, being quiet and taking in the joy of life together that makes everything worthwhile. Of course, Murphy has so much joyful and affectionate energy for his dads. The photography session was punctuated by his big doggy smiles and his happiness. There’s nothing better than a happy pup enjoying the great outdoors with his favorite humans.

Nick and Luke, it was such a pleasure to document your love. I am so happy I was able to be the photographer for your fur family session!