A family session in a historic spot...


The Wayside Inn Grist Mill is a popular spot in for family photos in Sudbury, MA and for good reason. Beyond the actual grist mill structure with it's stacked stone facade and red wheel, the grounds around the mill are stunning. The Grist Mill was built in 1929 by Henry Ford and is the inspiration for the Pepperidge Farm logo. The Grist Mill is still a working mill today and you can purchase flour and corn meal ground in the mill at the Wayside Inn. Enough with the history lesson and back to the photos...


This lovely family had originally booked one of my motherhood mini sessions back in May. Just as they arrived and we were about to start our shoot, the skies opened up and it monsooned upon us. We raced back to the our cars and realized there was no saving that shoot as we were drenched. We rescheduled our session several times and each time mother nature foiled us AGAIN. But we kept trying and ,finally, we were gifted with a lovely evening for photos- not too hot, not too sunny just a lovely evening to capture this beautiful family. I am so grateful for their patience as we worked to find the right night for our shoot. I think the results were well worth it.


Occasionally, despite our best efforts, mother nature will ruin our plans. It's important to plan for alternative days or locations if the weather chooses not to cooperate. There are always alternatives to ensure you get the photos you are hoping for.


Summer is passing quickly! Lets schedule a time to get your family together for some lovely memories.

xo-Lisa





Family enjoys a relaxing summer day on the grass near an old stone mill with a red water wheel in the background.
Baby in a white outfit lying on a blanket in green grass outdoors.
Family takes a walk together holding hands on a wooded nature trail during a sunny summer day.
A family stands together by a rustic water wheel and waterfall at a historic mill site surrounded by green grass.
Two people in casual attire share joyful moments while posing together amid lush greenery outdoors.
A family poses together outdoors in a series of casual portraits by a scenic lake with lush greenery in the background.
A family sits together on grass near a wooden fence and waterfall on a sunny day in nature.
A parent and baby stand together in a green garden setting with a pond in the background on a sunny day.
Small child wearing beige shirt and denim shorts runs playfully on grass path during outdoor summer activity.
A family poses together outdoors in front of a rustic stone building surrounded by green spring foliage.
A family shares joyful moments together while posing on a wooden fence in a lush green outdoor setting.
A family poses together for an outdoor portrait in front of a rustic stone wall and red wooden door.
Family sitting together outdoors on grass near historic red water wheel and brick wall.
A family of four poses together outdoors in front of tall green grass on a sunny day.
Family poses near red water wheel and waterfall at rustic mill with wooden fence in rural outdoor setting.
Two people in blue denim sit together outdoors surrounded by lush green foliage on a summer day.
A plaid-shirted person holds a baby in white clothing while standing in a lush green outdoor setting.
People walking together on a nature trail surrounded by lush green trees and foliage on a summer day.
Baby wearing white clothing lies on a blanket outdoors in grassy setting during playtime.
A happy family enjoying a spring day together outdoors near a rustic stone wall.
A parent and baby stand together outdoors in a garden area with green trees and grass in the background.
A group poses together against a cascading waterfall backdrop near a red waterwheel in a scenic garden setting.
Family standing together on a rustic path surrounded by stone walls and green foliage in summer weather.
A family sits together on a wooden bench in a lush green park setting during a spring photo session.