MKP Blog: The Imperfect Frame
Because the best stories are never staged.

Seacoast NH Fall Mini Sessions
A peek inside these NH fall mini sessions—quick hits of family connection, autumn color, and all the beautifully unposed moments in between.

NH & Maine Beach Photography
Planning a summer beach vacation in NH or Southern Maine? This guide covers everything you need to know to plan a relaxed, joy-filled family photo session while you’re here—timing tips, location ideas, what to wear, and how to make the most of your coastal adventure.

NH Newborn Photography Session
Wondering what a newborn session really looks like? Spoiler: it’s not all sleepy poses and perfect swaddles. It’s about connection, cuddles, and capturing your growing family just as you are—in your own space, with your own rhythm. This New Hampshire in-home newborn session is the perfect peek behind the curtain.

5 Things to Consider for Your NH Senior Yearbook Photo Session!
Ready to make your senior year unforgettable? Discover how a Seacoast NH senior yearbook photo session turns your personality, passions, and pure you-ness into timeless memories. Tips, pricing, locations, and what to expect—all in one place!

NH Seabrook Beach Family Photos
A chilly Seabrook Beach morning turned into a session full of laughter, direction, and one kid’s very strong creative vision. Featuring: Elephant Rock.

Eloping in NH: Your Guide to the BEST New Hampshire Elopement
New Hampshire is a magical place to elope—and it’s not just about courthouse ceremonies anymore. As a seasoned NH photographer, I’ll walk you through eloping across Southern NH, Southern Maine, and Northern Massachusetts, share insider advice, and highlight eight spectacular locations (with a few just‑beyond gems that are absolutely worth the trip).

How to Find an LGBTQ Friendly Wedding Photographer
Looking for an LGBTQ‑friendly wedding photographer who celebrates your unique love story? Based in Exeter, NH and serving New England, I specialize in capturing connections, joy, and authenticity for queer and non-traditional couples. Learn how to find a photographer who uses inclusive language, reflects your community, and makes your day feel like… you.

Winter Photo Sessions in NH
Planning a winter photo session in NH? Here’s everything you need to know to stay warm, look great, and actually enjoy your session. Real tips from a Seacoast photographer who’s shot it all—from frosty beaches to cozy in-home sessions.

LGBTQ-Friendly Wedding Venues in NH and Nearby
Looking for a small wedding venue in New Hampshire that feels authentic, inclusive, and totally “you”? Whether you’re planning a cozy elopement or an intimate gathering with your favorite people, these LGBTQIA+–friendly venue ideas focus on connection, not convention. Real spaces, real love, and a little insider scoop from someone who’s photographed all kinds of celebrations across the state.

New Hampshire At Home Newborn & Family Photos
Worried your home isn’t big or bright enough for newborn photos? You don’t need a showroom to have beautiful, meaningful images. Monte’s at-home newborn session proves just how perfect real life can be.

Seacoast NH Fall Mini Sessions
What happens in a Seacoast NH mini session? We laugh, we move fast, I make weird noises, and you get real photos without the stress.

cliff house maine photographer
Cliff House family photo sessions that started with neighbors on vacation and turned into a two-weekend run of coastal joy and connection.

How Many Moments in 15 minutes? Making the Most of Your Mini Session
Just 15 minutes, really?” Yep—and in that short time, you’ll get 40–60 candid, heart-full images that bring out your family’s real energy, with zero forced smiles and all the fun.

Rye Beach Sunset Engagement
A laid-back engagement session on the rocky coast of Rye, NH, where the sunset, salt air, and real connection took center stage. No forced poses—just two people showing up exactly as they are.

Dover, NH Family Photos
Dover NH family photos where kids helped lead the session. See why letting little ones take part in the creative process makes for fun, meaningful photos.

Manchester, NH family photos
A relaxed fall family session in Manchester, NH, full of motion, color, and those in-between moments that make it all worth capturing.

Maine Micro Wedding at the Cliff House
This Maine micro wedding at the Cliff House was intimate, joyful, and full of thoughtful moments. Small in size, big in heart.

Scotland Fields York Maine Wedding
A joyful, sun-filled wedding at Scotland Fields in York, Maine. One perfect August day, two incredible people, and a venue that works beautifully for weddings of any size.

Atkinson Common! Summer Newburyport Family Photos
A summer session at Atkinson Common in Newburyport, MA with four generations, blooming roses, and a whole lot of real connection.

At Home Newborn Photography in Concord, NH
A cozy, connection-filled newborn session at home in Concord, NH—complete with sibling shenanigans, sweet snuggles, and the perfect amount of baby toes.