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CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS PHOTOGRAPHER CAPTURING LIGHT, BRIGHT AND AUTHENTIC MOMENTS

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Photos of the day! I love using my macro lens to capture the beautiful work at Reimagined Roots.

Photos of the day! I love using my macro lens to capture the beautiful work at Reimagined Roots.

Photo of the day! Isn't she a doll!

Can you believe I haven't had a chance to share tree farm minis from November!?! Get ready for peeks at these wonderful sessions with incredible clients! 🌲❤

Photo of the day! Isn't she a doll!

Can you believe I haven't had a chance to share tree farm minis from November!?! Get ready for peeks at these wonderful sessions with incredible clients! 🌲❤

Grafton Softball Photo Day is almost here! 🥎

I’m excited to be photographing the amazing athletes of Grafton Girls Softball next Saturday, May 2nd. These sessions are always such a fun mix of team spirit, big smiles, and a little game-day energy.

If your player is participating, the league will be emailing out details soon. Coaches will have order forms to share, and you can also download them online. I’ll have extras available at the field as well.

Check out the link in bio for all of the details ☝️

I’ll keep things running smoothly and on schedule, so please arrive ready in uniform with gear, game faces… and maybe a few smiles too.

Can’t wait to see everyone on the field!

Grafton Softball Photo Day is almost here! 🥎

I’m excited to be photographing the amazing athletes of Grafton Girls Softball next Saturday, May 2nd. These sessions are always such a fun mix of team spirit, big smiles, and a little game-day energy.

If your player is participating, the league will be emailing out details soon. Coaches will have order forms to share, and you can also download them online. I’ll have extras available at the field as well.

Check out the link in bio for all of the details ☝️

I’ll keep things running smoothly and on schedule, so please arrive ready in uniform with gear, game faces… and maybe a few smiles too.

Can’t wait to see everyone on the field!

If I’m being honest… last past year pushed me in all the best and hardest ways.

I leveled up my marketing consulting work, stepped into a role with an incredible local company (and get to photograph their landscape projects in the warmer months), and shifted my photography focus toward families, headshots, and commercial work to create more balance at home.

And then there’s real life.

Three kids. Schedules that make no sense. School, sports… all landing right in the middle of my busiest season.

So here’s my slightly humbling confession…

I didn’t send out holiday cards this year.

December was full in the best way. My son played football at nationals, while I was wrapping up an incredibly busy fall season, mixed with holiday prep and my daughter’s birthday. Something had to give.

Last year made me pause, refocus, and accept that sometimes it’s okay to let a few things slide (looking at you, holiday cards and social media).

Now I’m ready to make 2026 the best year yet.

I've already started, we just got back from an incredible trip to California, thanks to an amazing organization that brought together families navigating a shared rare condition that my husband and child have. It was meaningful, inspiring, and we made the most of it… surfing, Disneyland, Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Malibu, and my first West Coast sunset.

A reminder that even the hard things can hold something really special.

Now it’s a new year, and this spring I’m stepping back in with fresh energy.

Sports photography kicks off next weekend.
Outdoor family sessions return in early June.
Headshots and commercial work are happening year-round.

We’re just getting started. Thanks for being here. ❤

If I’m being honest… last past year pushed me in all the best and hardest ways.

I leveled up my marketing consulting work, stepped into a role with an incredible local company (and get to photograph their landscape projects in the warmer months), and shifted my photography focus toward families, headshots, and commercial work to create more balance at home.

And then there’s real life.

Three kids. Schedules that make no sense. School, sports… all landing right in the middle of my busiest season.

So here’s my slightly humbling confession…

I didn’t send out holiday cards this year.

December was full in the best way. My son played football at nationals, while I was wrapping up an incredibly busy fall season, mixed with holiday prep and my daughter’s birthday. Something had to give.

Last year made me pause, refocus, and accept that sometimes it’s okay to let a few things slide (looking at you, holiday cards and social media).

Now I’m ready to make 2026 the best year yet.

I've already started, we just got back from an incredible trip to California, thanks to an amazing organization that brought together families navigating a shared rare condition that my husband and child have. It was meaningful, inspiring, and we made the most of it… surfing, Disneyland, Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Malibu, and my first West Coast sunset.

A reminder that even the hard things can hold something really special.

Now it’s a new year, and this spring I’m stepping back in with fresh energy.

Sports photography kicks off next weekend.
Outdoor family sessions return in early June.
Headshots and commercial work are happening year-round.

We’re just getting started. Thanks for being here. ❤

Happy Valentine’s Day! ♥️

Happy Valentine’s Day! ♥️

L Family Sneak Peek! This multi-generational session was especially meaningful as this wonderful family prepares to sell their home and begin their next chapter. I loved capturing their special moments, from recreating childhood photos to photographing the tree Grandpa planted for his daughter that she now shares with her own little one. It was a joy to photograph this family, and their love truly shines through in every portrait. I can’t wait to share their full gallery soon!

#deirdrerakusphotography #grafton #familyphotographer #multigenerationalportraits #fallfamilyportraits

L Family Sneak Peek! This multi-generational session was especially meaningful as this wonderful family prepares to sell their home and begin their next chapter. I loved capturing their special moments, from recreating childhood photos to photographing the tree Grandpa planted for his daughter that she now shares with her own little one. It was a joy to photograph this family, and their love truly shines through in every portrait. I can’t wait to share their full gallery soon!

#deirdrerakusphotography #grafton #familyphotographer #multigenerationalportraits #fallfamilyportraits

Good News, Bad News, Good News!

Good News
I’m so proud of my son, Nolan, who was selected to join the Commonwealth Chaos 14U team traveling to Naples, FL to compete at AYF Nationals! He has worked incredibly hard, and we’re absolutely thrilled for him.

Bad News
Cheering him on means I’ll miss Grafton Celebrates the Holidays and photographing the NGES Pancake Breakfast for the first time in almost 10 years. I truly love being part of such a special event and will miss everyone this year. You can always view and download past galleries here: https://www.deirdrerakusphotography.com/graftoncelebratestheholidays

Good News
A wonderful fellow Grafton mom and professional photographer, Sarah Costa Photography, will be taking portraits this year. She’s incredibly talented, and it’s great knowing the community is in such good hands for holiday portraits!

Just wanted to share our news, wishing you all the best as we get ready to kick off the holiday season. Thank you! 🏈🎄❤

#deirdrerakusphotography #graftoncelebratestheholidays #grafton #pancakebreakfast #nationals

Good News, Bad News, Good News!

Good News
I’m so proud of my son, Nolan, who was selected to join the Commonwealth Chaos 14U team traveling to Naples, FL to compete at AYF Nationals! He has worked incredibly hard, and we’re absolutely thrilled for him.

Bad News
Cheering him on means I’ll miss Grafton Celebrates the Holidays and photographing the NGES Pancake Breakfast for the first time in almost 10 years. I truly love being part of such a special event and will miss everyone this year. You can always view and download past galleries here: https://www.deirdrerakusphotography.com/graftoncelebratestheholidays

Good News
A wonderful fellow Grafton mom and professional photographer, Sarah Costa Photography, will be taking portraits this year. She’s incredibly talented, and it’s great knowing the community is in such good hands for holiday portraits!

Just wanted to share our news, wishing you all the best as we get ready to kick off the holiday season. Thank you! 🏈🎄❤

#deirdrerakusphotography #graftoncelebratestheholidays #grafton #pancakebreakfast #nationals

Corporate Team Portrait Sneak Peek for NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs! A wonderful session with a dedicated and professional group. Looking forward to sending the full gallery over tomorrow.

#deirdrerakusphotgraphy #naiglickmankovagojacobs #worcester #corporatephotographer

Corporate Team Portrait Sneak Peek for NAI Glickman Kovago & Jacobs! A wonderful session with a dedicated and professional group. Looking forward to sending the full gallery over tomorrow.

#deirdrerakusphotgraphy #naiglickmankovagojacobs #worcester #corporatephotographer

Thrilled to be at the Natural Living Expo today to document our booth and the incredible event for Reimagined Roots! If you’re here, come visit booth #707! @naturallivingexpo @reimaginedroots

Thrilled to be at the Natural Living Expo today to document our booth and the incredible event for Reimagined Roots! If you’re here, come visit booth #707! @naturallivingexpo @reimaginedroots

Scouted the tree farm today to check lighting, can't wait for next weekend Only 3 spots left!

Here’s a photo from a past session, such a gorgeous family! Details: https://www.deirdrerakusphotography.com/treefarmmini

#deirdrerakusphotography #treefarmminis

Scouted the tree farm today to check lighting, can't wait for next weekend Only 3 spots left!

Here’s a photo from a past session, such a gorgeous family! Details: https://www.deirdrerakusphotography.com/treefarmmini

#deirdrerakusphotography #treefarmminis

So much editing, so behind on posting! Check in on your photographer friends this time of year! 😆

Here are a few sneak peeks from a recent commercial photography session for Reimagined Roots. It's always so amazing to photograph the same job site over the course of a project and see it all come together. Amazing details and such a talented team!

#deirdrerakusphotography #reimaginedroots #commercialphotographer #worcester

So much editing, so behind on posting! Check in on your photographer friends this time of year! 😆

Here are a few sneak peeks from a recent commercial photography session for Reimagined Roots. It's always so amazing to photograph the same job site over the course of a project and see it all come together. Amazing details and such a talented team!

#deirdrerakusphotography #reimaginedroots #commercialphotographer #worcester

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at my two corporate photo sessions in Worcester yesterday! The first featured a forest setting, and the second had me rolling in with my lighting gear for team portraits. Such a great mix of sessions for two wonderful companies.(iPhone pics)

#worcester #corporatephotographer #deirdrerakusphotography #reimaginedroots #naiglickmankovagojacobs

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at my two corporate photo sessions in Worcester yesterday! The first featured a forest setting, and the second had me rolling in with my lighting gear for team portraits. Such a great mix of sessions for two wonderful companies.(iPhone pics)

#worcester #corporatephotographer #deirdrerakusphotography #reimaginedroots #naiglickmankovagojacobs

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