Business Details
18 Years
experience
Professional Family Portraits in Newburyport, MA
Founded in 2008, Brooke Whicher Photography specializes in lifestyle family portraits, capturing authentic moments with a blend of artistic vision and meticulous planning. With 17 years of professional experience and over 100 weddings documented, our approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of storytelling. Clients choose us for our ability to create a relaxed, organized environment that prioritizes both posed portraits and candid interactions. Our services extend to maternity, newborn, senior, and engagement sessions, all delivered with a commitment to timely delivery, including 24-hour sneak peeks and one-week editing turnaround.Equipped with professional Nikon gear and fully insured, we ensure every detailfrom location scouting to post-processingis executed with precision. As a boutique studio, we maintain personal oversight of every project, leveraging dual expertise in photography and tech project management to exceed client expectations. Our work has been celebrated for its emotional resonance and technical excellence, making us a trusted choice for families in the Newburyport area.
Services
Family Portraits
Maternity Sessions
Newborn Photography
Senior Portraits
Engagement Sessions
Head-Shot Photography
Modeling Portfolios
Lifestyle Photography
Print Services
Digital Archives
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 17 years of professional photography experience with 100+ documented weddings
- Our dual expertise in photography and tech project management ensures flawless execution
- Clients receive 24-hour sneak peeks and final edits within one week
- We provide personalized location scouting and detailed session planning
- Fully insured with professional Nikon gear for consistent technical excellence
What people say
Beautiful final products
Excellent communication
Timely delivery
Professional execution
Emotional storytelling
Services
Lifestyle Family Portraits
We specialize in capturing authentic family moments through lifestyle photography. Sessions focus on natural interactions and emotional connections in preferred locations. Our approach blends guided direction with candid moments to create timeless images that reflect each family's unique story. Clients receive personalized planning assistance for wardrobe and location selection.
Maternity Sessions
Documenting the beauty of pregnancy through artistic maternity portraits. Sessions emphasize emotional connection and physical transformation during the final trimester. We provide guidance on optimal timing, wardrobe choices, and posing techniques that celebrate motherhood while ensuring comfort and safety throughout the process.
Newborn Photography
In-home newborn sessions capture delicate early moments with safety as our priority. We specialize in natural posing techniques and parent involvement to create heirloom-quality images. Sessions typically occur within the first 10 days post-birth when babies are most sleepy and flexible for classic poses.
Senior Portraits
Custom senior sessions combine traditional portraits with personal storytelling elements. We work with students to incorporate meaningful locations, hobbies, and personality traits into their images. The process includes consultation for outfit selection and location scouting to create images that celebrate individual achievements.
Engagement Sessions
Romantic engagement sessions focus on capturing authentic connections between partners. We guide couples through natural interactions while incorporating meaningful locations. The images serve as both wedding announcements and lasting mementos of their relationship journey, with options for seasonal or themed elements.
People
Brooke Whicher
Owner/Photographer
Professional photographer with 17 years experience specializing in lifestyle family portraits. Former tech project manager combining organizational skills with artistic vision. Certified in Nikon professional techniques and insured through Hill & Usher Insurance.
Questions
What's included in a portrait session?
Portrait sessions include time & talent only, with specified duration and hand editing hours. Prints, digital files, and location permits are additional costs.
How long does editing take?
Final edits complete within one week. Sneak peek images delivered within 24 hours after session.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, and Venmo payments for all services.
Do you require a deposit?
Yes, 50% retainer fee required to book sessions with signed e-contract.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily Newburyport, Danvers, and Middleton areas within 30-mile radius of 01950.
Are newborn sessions in-studio or on-location?
Newborn sessions take place in clients' homes for comfort and safety.
Reviews (5)
Julie Amazeen
Oct 28, 2021
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Like many brides in 2020/2021, our wedding celebration was changed and rescheduled 3 times before we were finally able to celebrate with our family in a casual back yard event. The location changed 3 times but Brooke was always a constant! Brooke was extremely flexible and helpful throughout the whole process. Not only was her photography beautiful but she was really helped walk me through many suggestions about how to make the DIY event work and flow. I appreciated all the expertise she gave me! Brooke was very friendly, professional and extremely responsive. During the event she was a pleasure
Elysia Alleman
Oct 20, 2017
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I cannot say enough great things about our experience working with Brooke as our wedding photographer. One of my co-workers had Brooke shoot her sons bar mitzvah and suggested I consider her, and I am so glad I did. First of all, Brooke is such a professional. She comes to each meeting organized and ready to collaborate on ideas. When I had questions, Brooke was always able to give me advice based on her years of experience, so I felt confident we were going in the right direction. On the day of the wedding Brooke kept our photo checklist by her side, which ensured that no formals were missed
Jen Fisher
Sep 26, 2017
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I had the pleasure of working with Brooke Whicher on her holiday mini-sessions. Brooke was wonderful to work with she was clear on her vision, yet open to my ideas. Together we brainstormed on locations and how the set for her mini-sessions would look. As a result I was able to find the perfect location and create an indoor holiday themed setting for her photos - including a live tree covered in lights and surrounded by wrapped presents, and fireplace complete with twinkling candles, garland, and birch logs.
Brooke went above and beyond to ensure every client not only got the perfect holiday
Brooke went above and beyond to ensure every client not only got the perfect holiday
Jess Woiceshook
Jul 23, 2017
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What can I say about Brooke without sounding like an obsessed fan girl. Our first phone call made me feel so confident that we were making the right choice. When we met for the first time Jason and I left knowing that we had a life long friend who was going to capture our wedding day perfectly. She was genuinely interesting in our story! She's smart, she is efficient, and she has an eye for what is beautiful and natural. She made sure our timeline was adhered to (including wrangling all of those family members for formals). More importantly she made Jason and I feel amazing! Thank you does not
Alexa Ciampi
May 30, 2017
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Brooke was amazing - during every bit of the wedding planning! She was so great for our engagement photos and made us feel super comfortable and took amazing shots! She met with me several times to help create the timeline - which is the timeline i used for all of my vendors! Brooke was extremely responsive - and I send A LOT of emails - she always got back to me right away! She is more than just your wedding photographer! She really helped coordinate my day to be as smooth as possible and kept everyone on track! The perfect amount of candids and posed photos. I am so happy with my photos! She
