Blog | Greater Boston Family Photographer - Cara Soulia Photography

Welcome to my blog!

Thank you for stopping by. Below you will find highlights and stories from my latest client work. I strive to make all of my sessions relaxing and fun and I pride myself on creating images that are joyful, genuine and beautiful.

I am an on-location portrait photographer living in Needham, Massachusetts. I am a wife and mom of three ( 12, 9, and 3) and I have been photographing families in the Greater Boston area since 2011!

Find the answers to most commonly asked questions on my FAQ page or please get in touch if you would like to find out more about scheduling a session with me!

Have I Failed My OWN Mother?!

May 5, 2021 | family

Today I realized that I do not have any recent, amazing images of my own mother. The mother who has always been there for me, during every stage of my life. The person who supports me and every single one of my crazy ideas and big life dreams. The “Gigi” who always makes time to read a book or play games with her grandchildren. (or, in the last year, who made time to play babysitter over zoom when I needed it most!)

…And Chase Makes Three (Boys!)

Apr 9, 2021 | latest sessions, Misc.

Love this recent Needham Newborn Photo Session, but I have to tell you… it’s about the big brothers. The brothers steal the show. What a great time I had meeting this lovely family of now three beautiful boys!

How to Guarantee the Best Spring Family Photo Session

Mar 15, 2021 | latest sessions

Spring.

Spring represents the re-birth of every year, doesn’t it? And this year we need it more than ever. As you step back outside into life and re-engage with intention, consider capturing this year – of all years – on camera. After all, it really is a New Beginning.

Before You Know It, Everything Changes. Again.

Feb 26, 2021 | newborn

Less than three months between this couple’s Boston Maternity Photography and Boston Newborn Photography sessions. And in just that short amount of time, everything changed for this new family forever.

It’s Time to Smile, Class of 2021

Feb 5, 2021 | latest sessions, seniors

The time is almost here to celebrate this year’s senior class. Why not congratulate your senior by capturing images of them at this very specific moment in time? I want to help, and if they’re on board, I’m including their friends.

Remember Your Belly To Birth Story Through Images

Jan 28, 2021 | latest sessions, newborn

Any mother will tell you that pregnancy feels slow and like it’s going on fooooorrreeevver. When will that baby come, already? But when it’s over, it seems like eons ago. Make the effort to capture those moments so you’ll always have a visual reminder of the days before your child’s birth.

New Year, New Hope, New LOVE: Welcome, Baby Graham

Jan 21, 2021 | latest sessions, newborn

Welcome, Graham. You are home.
And you are safe. Your big brother Monty is making sure of it.

Your Memorable Maternity Photo Session, Guaranteed

Jan 13, 2021 | latest sessions, maternity

Bringing a child into the world is almost certainly one of the biggest – if not the biggest – life change one can experience. One that deserves to be relished and remembered forever.

The Promise of Your Presence

Jan 8, 2021 | children, family, latest sessions, maternity, newborn

Maybe it’s the new year or maybe it’s the realities facing us in 2021, but I see – and feel – a lot more than usual when I reflect on the moment I captured this image in this Dad’s home office. I see Presence.

Cara’s Favorites: My Top 20 of 2020

Dec 23, 2020 | Best of Boston, children, family, latest sessions, maternity, newborn

Shagun Sharma, Founder Naytra Couture

Dec 15, 2020 | A Mother's Work, latest sessions

Meet Shagun Sharma. She is the Founder of Naytra Couture based in Wellesley, MA. Natrya produces hand crafted, wearable art in the form of tunics, blouses, and scarves. All Photography by Cara Soulia, Boston Family Photographer

‘Tis the Season of LOVE

Dec 10, 2020 | children, family, latest sessions, maternity, newborn

The warmer days for fresh air have come and gone in New England. Never have I ever been so grateful for the summer and fall months. How about you?

As winter arrives in full force and I spend hours reviewing recent sessions to create personalized albums for clients (yes, they give them as holiday gifts!), I can’t help but notice the one theme that matters most this year: LOVE.

You, Me and the Year That Everything Changed

Nov 11, 2020 | children, family, latest sessions, maternity, newborn

2020 has been the busiest and most exciting time of my photography career. Thanks to the chaos of this year, I know who I am, what’s important to me (see my T-shirt), and what makes working with me an experience you’ll treasure. Read on to learn more.

Let Your Local Photographer AMAZE You

Oct 1, 2020 | family, latest sessions

On behalf of professional photographers everywhere, I’m telling you that now is the time to circle back with your #TheFrontStepsProject photographer and schedule a personalized session. You’ll be amazed at what your photographer can do when given more than a few minutes.

A Mother’s Work: Marissa Goldstein, Founder: Rafi Nova

Jul 13, 2020 | A Mother's Work, latest sessions

Meet Marissa Goldstein. She is the Co-Founder of Rafi Nova, a fair trade textiles company based in Needham, MA that produces face masks, pouches and bags out of ethically sourced materials from Hmong artisans in Southeast Asia.

Safe and Sound: How to Capture Your Newborn Joy in COVID Times

Jul 9, 2020 | latest sessions, newborn

Boston Outdoor Newborn Photography by Professional Photographer Cara Soulia. Safe, socially distant newborn photos during COVID in the Greater Boston area.

Dora Tavel-Sanchez Luz | The Farmhouse & Buttercup

Jun 7, 2020 | A Mother's Work, latest sessions

Meet Dora Tavel-Sanchez Luz, the Co-Proprietress of buttercup and The Farmhouse, two thriving farm-to-table restaurants in the western suburbs of Boston.

I’ll Never Forget the Day You Were Born

Mar 4, 2020 | latest sessions, Misc., newborn

Reminiscing about what it was like being pregnant with a baby or about the day a child was born is a conversation that happens time and time again in so many families. Maybe you’ve had it with your grandmother or your parents? I know I have. I was born on December 20th, which was actually a week past my expected due date. My mother loves to tell me how

Get Ready for the Springtime Blooms

Feb 26, 2020 | children, family, latest sessions

A Boston Springtime Photo Shoot is a fantastic time to capture gorgeous images of your family, whether it’s expanding soon (yes, maternity!), new (yes, babies!), growing fast (yes, kids!) or soon-to-be leaving the nest (yes, graduates!).

Saachi, You’re a Big Sister!

Feb 12, 2020 | latest sessions, newborn

I was so thrilled to hear to hear from Saachi’s parents that they were welcoming another baby. The family had relocated to Needham from San Francisco just over a year ago when I met them for our first photo session. Saachi was just about a year old when we first met for our family photography session. And she was simply gorgeous. A year later and she’s grown — and Niam has arrived! Returning to see this family for a Needham newborn photography session was the highlight of my day. Take the time to scroll through this entire session. You won’t be disappointed.

A Mother’s Work: Stacy Madison | Founder, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Stacy’s Juice Bar, and BeBOLD Foods

Feb 5, 2020 | A Mother's Work, latest sessions

Meet Stacy Madison. She is the Co-Founder of Stacy’s Pita Chips, Stacy’s Juice Bar and BeBOLD Foods.

Twin Siblings (and their parents) Welcome Baby Frankie

Jan 29, 2020 | children, latest sessions, Misc.

I was simply thrilled to hear from one of my West Roxbury clients a few months ago that she was due with Baby Number 3 in a few months. I am amazed at how far they have come since we met just over three years ago. Read on to find out why.

Make Room for the Fur Babies

Jan 22, 2020 | family, latest sessions, Misc.

If you follow this blog regularly, you’re well-aware that I spend a significant amount of my professional time photographing newborns and families in the Boston area. I strive to be a fun family Boston photographer, and sometimes, thanks to an extra family member tagging along, it’s pretty hard for me to fail.

And Baby Makes Six (!) | Boston Baby Photographer

Jan 15, 2020 | latest sessions, newborn

You’d think that being about-to-pop pregnant with your fourth child would make a mother frantic and scattered, but that wasn’t the case with this session. Mom had her plan, and if all went well, she and baby would be home before she knew it. Could we schedule a session within the first week? Of course!

Do your 2020 plans include a new baby?

Jan 8, 2020 | latest sessions, newborn

The new year has arrived, and if you’re anything like me, you’re walking around full of dreams, aspirations, and goals that you hope will occur in the months ahead.

And if you’re reading this, perhaps a new baby is part of that list.

A big part.

OK, likely the biggest.