In the same soft light and the same field of blooms, we get to witness the beauty of her growing up – wrapped in the love of her mom.
This special place is Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth, Maine—so beautifully cared for, and so deeply appreciated.
This mother-daughter session has become a summer tradition. We met again this June, right as the peonies were in full bloom, just like we did last year.
But what stood out most wasn’t just the flowers or the golden evening light—it was the change in this little girl in just a year.
She’s grown so much, and still—completely—a little peanut. Truly the definition of a doll. Her expressions, the way her hair has changed, her wonder and joy, the way she reaches for her mom’s hand… all of it reminds us just how quickly childhood moves.
What a gift to live so near this location. What a gift to have this time together.
When we photograph children year after year, we’re capturing more than just how they look—we’re freezing tiny moments of connection, personality, and growth. These images become a visual time capsule, something tangible to look back on and remember who they were then.
Gilsland Farm is the perfect backdrop for these sessions. With its wide open fields, stunning peony garden, and views of the Presumpscot River, it offers both natural beauty and a sense of calm. It’s a place where kids can run barefoot through the grass and where moms can slow down, even for just a moment, to be fully present.
If you’ve ever thought about scheduling a mother-daughter portrait session in Maine, there’s no better time than when the peonies bloom—and no better place than this gem in Falmouth.
The peonies will bloom again next June—just for a moment.
If this kind of yearly tradition speaks to you, I’d love to help you create something meaningful of your own.
