Zemler Wu Photography » Family Portraits

Happy Father’s Day!

Marie — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 03:17:17 +0000

Check out twin brothers Hank and Gus with their little brother Cash. I must admit that when a parent calls to tell me that they need their three boys under three photographed, at least a moment of hesitation (and trepidation!) follows… And this threesome was every bit as high-energy as you might imagine. But I would wage that a sweeter, more respectful, or well-mannered trio of little boys cannot be found. Would you believe, they called me Miss Marie, held still, smiled, laughed, and posed with ease. What a joy to work with them!

At first, this session was going to be a gift to Dad for Father’s Day–but the beans were spilled and Dad even decided to join in for a family photo! Happy Father’s Day to you and to all of the Dads out there. Enjoy!

Summer Session Special: Strawberry Festival at Land’s Sake Organic Farm

Marie — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:05:39 +0000

I am just thrilled to announce that I’m returning to the Land’s Sake Organic Farm in Weston for another round of mini-portraits. Zemler Wu Photography is part of their Strawberry Festival this Saturday, June 18. We’ll have room for just 10 families, so if you know you want to participate, please get in touch ASAP! 617.290.3486 or marie@zemlerwuphotography.com

About Land’s Sake:

Land’s Sake Farm is a lovely non-profit organization dedicated to connecting people to the land through sustainable farming, education programs for children and adults and responsible forestry. They have a CSA, farm stand, chickens, flower garden, flourishing fields of veggies, and more. I’ve been lucky enough to work with the farm a few times and it is a fantastic place–for families and for photography.

About the Strawberry Festival:

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, with a rain date of Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19. The festival will include pick-your-own berries (of course!), strawberry shortcake (double of course!!), burgers and dogs, live music, hay rides and plenty of farm games and activities for children. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children. Bonus: Land’s Sake strawberries are grown without the use of pesticides–as moms know, strawberries are on the dirty-dozen list so organic is a real priority!

About the Portrait Sessions:

Participating families will make a $40 donation to Land’s Sake Farm and receive a 20-minute environmental portrait session. We’ll have some adorable farm/picnic/strawberry-theme props and surroundings to work with–but the kids love being outdoors, so their happy smiles will likely be all that’s needed for some fabulous images! Following the mini-session, proofs are posted in an online gallery and are then available for purchase. As always, no obligation and no minimum required (but we are pretty sure you’re going to love them, so we’ll encourage you to select prints for your walls, relatives, and such–as a guideline, a budget of $200 will purchase a set of six 8×10 prints). This kind of session is great for babies, kids, sibling groups, or whole families–although I do encourage larger families to talk with me in advance if you think we might need to book you a little extra time!

Sign up or show up?

First choice on timing will be offered to families who sign up in advance. I also have some useful wardrobe planning and session guidance for those who get in touch ahead of time. If we have a few spaces left on the schedule, those will go on a first-come, first-serve basis to folks attending the Strawberry Festival. We expect the day–and especially the first morning sessions–will quickly fill.

What kind of images can I expect?

Well, I describe my style as relaxed, with a focus on emotion and expression. At this outdoor mini-session, we’ll have selected a spot with beautiful natural light and a great summer-y background (think berries, baskets, and picnic blankets). For the adults and older children, we will help with posing to capture you at your best. For younger children, the approach is playful and open. Perhaps the best way to get a sense of it is to check out these images from last fall at the farm… Enjoy!

xoxo Little Kisses from Baby Eva xoxo

Marie — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:11:53 +0000

Baby Eva was born in between snowstorms last month, and I got to photograph her when she was only five days old. This little starlet loves the camera. She’s got a stylish head of curls, she waved to me, and even blew a kiss. What a showstopper! I think being photogenic runs in the family. Big brother Noah loved to pose and then come see on the back of my camera how he did. Pretty great, right? The family moved into their new neighborhood very recently, so we took advantage of great light (and undecorated walls) in their dining room to capture some simple, tender, timeless images of their growing family. You can just see how much the whole family treasures their little girl, can’t you? Welcome to the world, baby Eva! So loved that you’re already lovin’ us back. A beautiful baby, indeed.

Baby Marlowe: A New Arrival in Jamaica Plain

Marie — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:27:13 +0000

Last week, I had the distinct pleasure of photographing the lovely Marlowe. She, and her family, are new to Jamaica Plain–just transplanted from Austin in time for her arrival. Our weather hasn’t been very kind to them during the transition, but Baby Marlowe didn’t seem to mind. She just snuggled right in, as sweet and cozy as you please. I was in love with the cute little dimples on the backs of her hands and the pretty little wrinkles in her feet. Ahhh, babies!

Mommy tells me that Marlowe is already a daddy’s girl. Check out the final image in the series, and I think it’s pretty clearly true. Although she’s just learning how to focus, she certainly has eyes for him! Big brother Finn (don’t these kiddos have the greatest names?!) is eighteen months old, so just a little guy himself. Already, he is so good at being gentle and kind to his new baby sister. Welcome to Boston, Baby Marlowe. I hope you and your family will be feeling right at home soon. We’re glad to have you!

Family Portraits at Wellesley College: Kicking Off a New Season in New England

Marie — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:35:12 +0000

Saying goodbye to summer is always hard for me. I love the beach, the sun, the relaxed pace. Thankfully, living in New England makes changing to a new season just a little bit easier. The fall here is unspeakably beautiful. And, it’s also the busy time of year for family portraits. It’s such a pleasure to work with families to find a great spot for their portraits. Where to go? Well, I always suggest a place that can offer some architectural as well as natural charm. When my most recent clients suggested that they live near (and did their engagement photos at) Wellesley College, it sounded like the ideal setting. What a pleasure to make my first visit to the beautiful campus!

While we were at Wellesley, I even got to learn a thing or two. This dear five-year-old taught me about kinds of frogs. His three-year-old sister preferred to chat about ballet. All of my favorites from this session feature them together. These two are extremely close, and were so willing to sit together, hug, and enjoy one another (at their ages, sibling shots are not usually such an easy task!). Thank you for a great session!

Friends and family, click here to view the whole session!

Eli and Jacob: Sea, Sand, and Sunshine

Marie — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:54:49 +0000

This is my second time to photograph the handsome Eli, age three months, and big brother Jacob, not quite two. They are participating in the Zemler Wu Photography Baby Program, so it will be my distinct pleasure to have two more sessions with them as well (I just love it when I get the chance to stick with a family for a whole year and watch the little ones change and grow).

Their gorgeous family recently moved to Massachusetts and after the winter in temporary housing, they are happily settling in Duxbury. A fantastic reason to head to Duxbury Beach for their session! We had a perfect summery morning to play on the dunes, dig in the sand, and explore the territory. As those who have been out on a session with me know, I’m always on the look out for unique architecture and textures to layer with the people in my portraits. Duxbury Beach was an absolute treasure on that front and I can’t wait to recommend the spot for future clients, too.

Please enjoy a few of my favorite images from my morning with Eli, Jacob, and their parents. More to come as the year continues…

Family and friends of Eli and Jacob, please follow this link to access their online ordering gallery and see additional images from the session…