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Newburyport Lighthouse Wedding Proposal ~ Sam & Maggie Sneak Peeks

Posted in Couples

Friday night was an extra special night for Sam and Maggie who got engaged at the Newburyport Lighthouse. This is *THE* most magical place in New England to propose and we had a stunner of an evening to capture it all.

We timed it perfectly with the sunset from Sam popping the question and then me heading up into the lighthouse (which is always fun with the light and reflections) to then hitting the waterfront boardwalk as the blue hour set in and we wrapped. Added bonus: Sam had his parents and Maggie’s Mom hiding at the bottom with their dog Bastion as another surprise. Here are few sneak peeks from their beautiful engagement story.

Note: when you book an evening spot at the lighthouse you get it for five hours so there is plenty of time for a shoot and to have the place to yourself to enjoy dinner and the stunning views. 

“I love you, not only for what you are but for what I am when I am with you” ~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Man on one knee proposing to woman on top of Newburyport Lighthouse with yellow flags at sunset
Newly engaged couple on top of a lighthouse with reflection in glass
Couple on the outside of lighthouse smiling with NBPT waterfront in the back drop and set table for dinner with bottle of Veuve Cliquot champagne
Couple inside lighthouse looking at new engagement ring with bottle of Veuve and pink flowers on the table shot through the lighthouse glass so reflections
Couple kissing on the stairwell of the Newburyport lighthouse with flares from the light
Cute couple sitting on steps of lighthouse with their dog
Newly engaged couple with their parents and dog standing in front of the Newburyport lighthouse with snow on the ground and wreath on the blue door
Couple in background laughing at dog in the front howling on blue leash
Cute gray and white dog with tongue out and his parents sitting steps of the lighthouse behind him
Couple popping Veuve champagne in the snow along the NBPT waterfront with Plum Island in background
Cute newly engaged couple in black winter coats smiling holding a bottle of Veuve Cliquot champagne and her engagement ring in focus
Couple kissing in silhouette with their dog looking up at them at sunset
Couple in silhouette with their dog jumping up kissing the man NBPT waterfront
Couple sitting with champagne on lighthouse steps during the blue hour with snow on the ground
Ariel view of couple kissing in lighthouse at blue hour with yellow flags blowing

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Newburyport Newborn and Family Photographer ~ Sneak Peeks from an In Home Session with Baby Piper

Posted in Family, Newborn, Uncategorized

There’s something especially meaningful about photographing a family in the place where their real life happens. This recent In-Home Newborn Session was a perfect example of that as this family welcomed in their adorable newest addition. There is of course no wrong time to photograph your new baby but if I had to pick the sweet spot I recommend two months – babies not only fill in a bit as they quickly grow but also have more connection with the world around them too.

We always block off three hours for these sessions so that we can take it slow and have plenty of time for diaper changes, baby feedings and snack time for older siblings. As you can see here, three year old big brother Otto absolutely crushed it. And two month old Piper was truly the dream baby who was happy just chilling on her own whether on the floor in a soft blanket or the crib in her nursery. Here are just a few sneak peeks to tide them all over until their Viewing + Design Session in the new year when the studio reopens. Happy Holidays Y’all! x

“The first happiness of a child is to know that he is loved.” ~ Sainte-Thérèse of Lisieux

Toddler boy in gray shirt snuggling with Mom in jeans while sitting on bench
Dad in drak blue shirt hugging smiling toddler who is looking at the camera with Xmas decorations in backdrop of home
Silhouette of Dad smiling and holding his tow month old daughter who is smiling too
Close of 2 month old baby's feet and toes
Smiling two month old baby looking up at her Dad in forest green cable sweater and pants
Toddler boy sitting in child's chair holding two month old little sister in a green cable outfit
Two month old baby girl in green sweater on fluffy white blanket laughing and smiling at parent who is off to the right
Smiling adorable two month old baby girl laying on soft fluffy blanket dressed in a forest green cable night sweater and pants
Two month old baby laying in crib with pacifier that says Tiny Feet
Three year old boy leaning and looking out window
Three year old boy snuggling in bed smiling in Mom's arms
Mom, Dad and three year old smiling and looking down at newborn baby all laying on bed with wood back drop and book shelves
Mom with eyes closes kissing her two month old baby's sweet little toes
Mom and Dad smiling looking down on two month old baby in their arms
Family of four with toddler and newborn sitting on living room sectional couch with wood panel backdrop

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Timeline 12/21/25

Plum Island Wedding Proposal ~ Aaron and Michelle Sneak Peeks

Posted in Couples

It was a beautiful late October night for Aaron’s wedding proposal to Michelle on Plum Island. We had it all – bright sun to start and then a dramatic gorgeous cloud cover slowly rolled in as the sun set. Seagulls magically flew all around them when they popped their celebratory bubbles along the water’s edge. We couldn’t have scripted a more perfect setting. Here are just a few sneak peeks to tide them over until their Viewing + Design Session (with more bubbles!) at the studio soon.

“I feel like this is the beginning, though I’ve loved you for a million years” – Stevie Wonder

Man in plaid jacket on one knee proposing to girlfriend on Plum Island Beach at sunset
Man and woman both in jeans kissing on the beach at water's edge after wedding proposal on Plum Island
Man on one knee putting engagement ring on girlfriend at Plum Island beach water's edge
Couple in jeans in silhouette with starburst of sun at Plum Island Lighthouse
A woman's hand showing her new engagement ring with couple kissing out of focus
Couple kissing on Plum Island boardwalk surround by tall trees and sand dunes
Couple in jeans snuggling on large piece of driftwood on beach looking off in the distance
Couple popping Veuve Cliquot champagne at water's edge Plum Island with seagulls flying around
Champagne and engagement ring in focus with out of focus couple kissing in background
Couple sitting on beach with champagne bottle and flutes celebrating new engagement

No Kings 2.0 Protest ~ Boston Common, MA

Posted in The Streets

I marched in the first No Kings Protest back in June of this year in Seattle with over 70K people. Yesterday’s 2.0 protest on the Boston Common drew more than 100K to continue the fight pushing back against the current administration’s fascist takeover of the United States government. Fighting daily for our democracy and what’s right is overwhelming and exhausting. But there is always something special about joining a massive protest with other caring and like-minded citizens – the energy is invigorating.

I spent most of the rally down in the front listening to the music and speakers including Boston Mayor Michelle Wu who had to contend with yelling counter protesters during her speech and as always rose to the occasion. The last half hour I left the front and headed back into the crowd for a more overall look at the massive turnout. As the event wound down the signs began to pop up all over the Common and Public Garden which is one of my favorite post-protest sights. Here are a few highlights from my day.

“When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.” ~ Sinclair Lewis

“They should rule who are able to rule best.” ~ Aristotle

©Kiki Larouge Photography. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

Timeline 10/19/25

Walter + Dana ~ Fall Wedding Day Sneak Peeks

Posted in Couples

Some love stories are written in the stars. 💞

Walter and Dana first met as teenagers when she was working at a tanning salon with Walter’s younger sister. He was immediately smitten and gearing up to ask her out when she introduced him to her boyfriend. Fast forward decades later while they continued to remain friends over the years, they eventually found themselves single again and spending lots to time together. Finally, on a fated night back in 2020 at front row seats to see Hamilton, the stars aligned and their lifelong friendship took the long awaited turn to romance.

Their September Wedding and Reception at The Barn at Bradstreet Farm was a dream. From hanging in each of the bridal and groom suites capturing celebratory toasts and their first look by the pond to the magical ceremony under a leaf covered pergola and the reception that followed, it was perfection from beginning to end.

Congratulations Walter + Dana! Glad you stalked and bribed me with bubbles to come out of shooting big weddings retirement (#iykyk 😉.) It was an honor to be the one to capture and tell the story of your love and day. I’m now officially re-retired from big weddings and delighted to go out on such a high note. (Seriously. No amount of Veuve Cliquot can sway me …) x

Green cloth with wedding rings and gray vows book with W and D on cover
Streamline wedding dress hanging from rafters of barn with fairy lights
Bride smiling looking at her reflection in the mirror while adjusting her dress and accessories
Bride surrounded by her bridemaid's making a champagne toast before her first look
Sweeping bridal veil in the wind as the bride walks down path to see her groom for a first look
Bride and groom seeing each other for first time with green lush backdrop
Groom and bride kissing while she holds out the bouquet in focus to the camera
Groom in blue suit with bride holding flowers by big red farm sliding doors
Bride and groom laughing in front of large barn with large USA flag hanging down
A bottle of the Notch Single Malt whisky from Nantucket being poured into glasses by groom before wedding
Groomsmen toasting with nine clear glasses with whiskey to groom in suite
Bride and groom under a leaf covered pergola with bride's veil blowing as they hold hands getting married
Bride looking at groom under pergola at wedding as a guest gives a speech to the couple
Bride looking at groom on wedding day during ceremony as seen through leaves on the covered pergola
Groom doing a selfie with bride and all the guests behind them from the pergola altar.
Bride and Groom walking into the crowd cheering as they are first announced as husband and wife
newly married couple in front of large gray weathered barn with large US flag hanging in backdrop
Silhouette of a couple having a private dance in their reception room at decorated farm before guests enter
Bride and groom smiling and looking at each other during their first dance
Bride with fork in her mouth after wedding cake cutting at reception
Out of focus silhouette of a couple at barn doors holding hands
Couple kissing in vineyard vines with flowers surrounding the portrait
Couple in flower patch with zinnias in the foreground and groom kissing his smiling bride
Group shot at wedding with bride and groom in front of the guests while everyone cheers in decorated barn with fairy lights
Bride and groom at blue hour in silhouette walking toward the lit up barn where their reception is being held

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Timeline 9/27/25

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