The M. Family’s Portraits at Acadia in Bar Harbor, Maine

Say hello to the M. Family! We had the opportunity to photograph them last September during their trip to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.

When Matt first reached out, he was looking for a location with a mix of water, mountains, and some elevation. It also needed to be safe and accessible for a toddler and their dog. We suggested a quiet spot off the Ocean Path Trail that checked all the boxes. With views of Otter Cliff on one side and Beehive Mountain on the other, it was the perfect spot. Plus, with parking conveniently located right across the street, it’s easy to get to.

The weather that day was ideal, clear, calm, and perfect for a coastal family session. After a quick hello to Emma, their one-and-a-half-year-old daughter, and Charlie, their French Bulldog, we headed across the road to get started.

Their session was full of energy and laughter. Emma brought big smiles and constant joy, keeping the mood light and fun. Charlie was just as ready for the camera, happily sharing the spotlight with her favorite little human.

We loved spending time with this sweet family and hope to photograph with them again soon. Scroll down to see a few of our favorite moments from their Acadia portrait session.

A young girl smiles as she poses during a family portrait session near the Ocean Path Trail in Acadia National Park.
A young girl smiles as she poses during a family portrait session near Otter Cliff in Acadia National Park.
A young girl smiles and sits with a black dog during a family portrait session near the Ocean Path Trail in Acadia National Park.
A black dog licks a young girl during a family portrait session near the Ocean Path Trail in Acadia National Park.
Two young parents walk along a rocky shore with their toddler and dog in near the Ocean Path Trail in Acadia National Park, Maine.
A mom and dad smiles and poses with their daughter and black dog during a family portrait session near the Otter Cliff in Acadia National Park.
A family sits in front of Otter Cliff during a family portrait session near the Ocean Path Trail in Acadia National Park.
A young girl smiles while she holds her mom and dad's hands and poses with her black dog during a family portrait session in Acadia National Park.
A young girl smiles as a dad looks at her during a family portrait session near the Ocean Path Trail in Acadia National Park.
A dad lifts his young daughter in the air during a family portrait session near the Ocean Path Trail in Acadia National Park.
A mom holds her daughter as she smiles and poses during a family portrait session near the Ocean Path Trail in Acadia National Park.
A mom smiles as she holds her daughter and a dad smiles and poses during a family portrait session near the Otter Cliff in Acadia National Park.
A young girl laughs as she walks with her mom and dad during a family portrait session near the Ocean Path Trail in Acadia National Park.
A mom and dad swing their young daughter during a family portrait session near the Ocean Path Trail in Acadia National Park.
A mom and dad sit and pose with their daughter and dog during a family portrait session near the Ocean Path Trail in Acadia National Park.

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