Massachusetts Newborn, Maternity, and Wedding Photographer

Bright Beginnings Portrait Studio serves Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island as a fine art photography studio specializing in portraiture including maternity, newborn, family, branding, headshots and weddings.


Bright Beginnings Portrait Studio

Authentic Emotion

A fun experience

Smiles All Around

Dreamy Edits

An Adventure

all the feels

Hello! I'm Rachel, and thank you for discovering Bright Beginnings Portrait Studio. Who am I? Well, my job titles vary from photographer to professional baby snuggler to professional hype woman. I always strive to make your session a unique and fun experience. With a background in Musical Theatre, I've always had an artistic eye, and photography instantly captured my heart. I started as a headshot and portrait photographer running a photography business 20 minutes outside of Manhattan. Soon, my passion expanded to capturing all stages of life, so I created Bright Beginnings Portrait Studio! My goal is to celebrate the special moments, no matter what stage you book with us. Whether you'd like to commemorate an engagement, wedding day, maternity session, newborn photoshoot, cake smash, or professional branding session, I want to capture it all!

Meet  the Photographer:
Rachel Rival

How it all started

Welcome! I'm So Excited You're Here.

With 5 years of newborn photography experience (both fresh 48 & studio sessions) I am dedicated to newborn safety and professionalism. I also offer consultations, prep guides, and session support to help you have an amazing experience.

how does this sound?

Session styling, prep guides, and full support every step of the way.

A fun, supportive experience to help create authentic imagery.

Free consultations available with me before every session.

A full client closet available to all Maternity and Newborn clients.

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"I had a wonderful experience in my maternity shoot from Bright Beginnings. I went in not having any idea of what to do as far as posing goes, and she guided me every step of the way. She pumped me up and helped me feel beautiful as an expectant mom, which was so nice as I was feeling self-conscious about my new body! The photos are stunning and I never expected how much I would love them. Rachel is the real deal and has an incredible eye. Thank you, Rachel, for making me feel beautiful, seen and celebrated!" 

Marian

SIgn me Up!

The Experience