Nantucket portrait Photography

Natural, Timeless Portraits on Nantucket

Film-inspired sessions for couples, families, and meaningful moments on the island.

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A woman in a blue dress lifts a smiling baby above her head in an outdoor Nantucket flower field, with green grass and trees in the background—captured beautifully by photographer Kaity Farrell.

Relaxed & Natural

Portrait sessions on Nantucket are about more than just photos. They’re about capturing a moment in time — a season, a milestone, or a memory you want to hold onto.

I approach every session with a relaxed, documentary style, offering gentle direction while allowing space for natural interaction. The result is imagery that feels effortless, personal, and true to you.

A Nantucket family walks hand-in-hand down a residential street, smiling amid houses and greenery—perfect for a candid family photo session with Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
My approach

A Relaxed, Guided Experience

You don’t need to know how to pose or what to do.

I’ll guide you into natural light and subtle movement so your photos feel comfortable and unforced, while leaving room for the candid moments that happen in between.

Sessions are designed to feel easy and enjoyable, whether we’re walking along the beach, exploring a quiet path, or simply letting things unfold.

You can expect:

  • Natural, lightly guided portraits
  • Candid moments and genuine interaction
  • Thoughtful use of light and location
  • A calm, unhurried experience

Film-inspired Imagery

Film photography is available as an optional add-on for portrait sessions.

I offer 35mm and medium format film for those drawn to the softness, texture, and timeless feel of film. Images are professionally scanned and delivered alongside your digital gallery.

Locations that feel Like Nantucket

From Brant Point to the dunes near Miacomet, I help you choose locations that reflect the natural beauty of the island while keeping your session relaxed and comfortable.

As a year-round resident, I understand how light, weather, and timing shift throughout the day and season, allowing us to plan your session in the best possible conditions.

The experience

What To expect

Before Your Session

We’ll choose a location, timing, and overall feel for your session.

During Your Session

I’ll guide you through natural movement and positioning while keeping things relaxed and unstructured.

After Your Session

Your images are carefully edited in a timeless, film-inspired style and delivered through an online gallery for download and print ordering.

Let’s Plan Your Session

Whether you’re visiting Nantucket for a short time or live here year-round, I’d love to help you document this season.

Two young girls in summer dresses stand by a white building near the water, captured by photographer Kaity Farrell, as a boat passes by in the background under a blue sky.

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Nantucket Portraits

A father kneels in a grassy field, holding a baby in his arms and kissing the baby's head as purple wildflowers bloom nearby—a tender moment captured during a family portrait session by Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
Two children are outdoors on Nantucket; one with curly blonde hair gives a piggyback ride to another child with brown hair and blue eyes, who is smiling at the camera—captured beautifully by Nantucket family photographer Kaity Farrell.
A father and young daughter in white clothes sit together in a field of tall green grass and purple lupine flowers, looking upward—a serene moment perfect for Nantucket family portraits by photographer Kaity Farrell.
A mother in a floral dress holds her baby girl in a white outfit while standing in a field of purple lupine flowers under a clear blue sky, captured beautifully by Nantucket family photographer Kaity Farrell.
A family of four poses together in a field of purple lupine flowers, with two children and two adults standing close and smiling at the camera, beautifully captured by Nantucket portrait photographer Kaity Farrell.
A woman, man, and young girl pose smiling in front of a house with hydrangea bushes, the man holding the girl in his arms—captured beautifully by Nantucket family photographer Kaity Farrell.
Three adults stand together in shallow water at the beach, dressed in white, with a calm sea, distant boat, and seagulls in the background—a timeless moment captured by Nantucket portrait photographer Kaity Farrell.
A man and woman stand outdoors smiling, holding a baby in front of a house with flowers visible in the background, captured by Nantucket family photographer Kaity Farrell.
A multi-generational family stands together on a Nantucket beach with waves in the background, smiling for a group photo—capturing the warmth and connection of classic Nantucket family portraits.
A family of four stands outdoors, smiling and laughing. Captured by Nantucket family photographer Kaity Farrell, the father holds an older son while the mother holds a younger child, with trees and a house in the background.
A boy in a light shirt and shorts sits barefoot on large rocks by the water, with sailboats and a cloudy sky behind him. Captured in black and white by photographer Kaity Farrell, it evokes timeless Nantucket vacation family photos.
A man, woman, and young child sit together on sand at the beach, surrounded by tall grass with a house and greenery in the background—captured beautifully by Nantucket Family Portrait Photographer Kaity Farrell.
Three children sit on a wooden railing in front of a building labeled "Established 1746," captured beautifully by Nantucket family photographer Kaity Farrell.
A multigenerational family of twelve people, including adults and children, pose for a photo in front of an open wooden shed with a sign reading "Always on My Mind," captured by Nantucket portrait photographer Kaity Farrell.
Two boys are sitting in an old white rowboat near tall grass by the water, both smiling and wearing blue shirts and light pants—captured beautifully by Nantucket family photographer Kaity Farrell.
A man carries two young boys on his back along a sandy beach near the ocean, captured by Nantucket Family Portrait Photographer Kaity Farrell.
A mother and four children walk and run barefoot along a sandy beach near the ocean on Nantucket, with waves in the background—captured by Nantucket Family Portrait Photographer Kaity Farrell.
A mother in a white dress kneels and smiles, gently holding the arms of her young daughter in a pink dress by a calm body of water—captured beautifully by Nantucket family photographer Kaity Farrell.
Woman standing on a sandy path in a grassy field, wearing a white and blue summer dress, her hair blowing in the wind under a clear sky—captured by photographer Kaity Farrell for Nantucket beach senior portraits.
Close-up of a mother holding her baby; Nantucket family photographer Kaity Farrell captures the gentle grasp, rings, and red nail polish, with faces partially out of frame.
A woman in a blue dress holds a smiling baby in a light purple outfit outdoors with trees and grass, captured during a family photo session by Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
A woman with closed eyes holds hands with a man embracing her from behind. Both wear blue; the woman has a white hair bow and rings. Captured during a couples portrait session by Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
A man with his arm around a smiling woman who is leaning on his shoulder, standing on an outdoor path lined with bare trees—captured during a couples portrait session by Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
A woman with long dark hair wearing a black sleeveless top stands outdoors in sunlight, with trees and greenery blurred in the background—captured during a Nantucket summer senior session by photographer Kaity Farrell.
A group of people, including children and a dog, walk barefoot on a dirt path toward Madaket beach in Nantucket on a sunny day during a family portrait session with Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
A man and woman stand close together outdoors on a sandy path, smiling at each other. Nantucket couples photographer Kaity Farrell captures the moment as the man gently holds the woman's neck, with grassy dunes and a cloudy sky in the background.
A young woman standing outdoors on a brick patio in a black sleeveless top and long white skirt, with plants and sunlight in the background—captured during a high school senior photo session by Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
Two people stand side by side holding hands. One person’s arm is linked with the other’s, showing a ring on their finger. Both wear casual clothes, perfectly capturing an engagement photo session by Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
A couple stands close together in a field of purple flowers, smiling at the camera with greenery and trees in the background during a couples photo session with Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
A couple sits together on sandy ground among grassy dunes, smiling at the camera, with a yellow labrador lying beside them—captured beautifully by Nantucket engagement photographer Kaity Farrell.
A young child in a blue shirt sits in a field of purple flowers, holding a yellow Labrador puppy in their lap and looking at the camera during a family portrait session with Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
Two toddlers with curly hair and matching cream sweaters kiss each other while being held by adults outdoors on a sunny day during a family photo session with Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
A Nantucket couple hold hands and run along a sandy beach near the ocean under a cloudy sky; Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell captures this slightly blurred engagement photo session full of motion.
A woman holding a young child at the beach; they touch their foreheads together and smile. Captured by Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell, this black and white image beautifully reflects the warmth of a Nantucket family moment.
A child sits on an adult’s shoulders at the beach in Nantucket, both looking into the distance—captured during a Nantucket family portrait session by Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell. The adult wears glasses and a white shirt; the child wears a striped sweater and rolled-up pants.
Two boys in swim trunks stand at the edge of the ocean at Miacomet Beach in Nantucket; one tosses something into the water while the other looks on during a Nantucket family photo session with photographer Kaity Farrell.
A woman in a white dress walks along the shoreline, with motion blur, as waves approach the sandy beach under a clear sky—captured by photographer Kaity Farrell for Nantucket senior portraits.
A young woman with long brown hair in a white dress stands on a sandy beach near calm water, smiling at the camera during her high school senior photo session with Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
A woman in a white and blue dress walks on a sandy path through grassy dunes under a clear sky, perfect for Nantucket senior portraits by photographer Kaity Farrell.
A Nantucket couple stands together smiling in front of large white double doors, both dressed in light, summery clothing—captured beautifully by Nantucket couples photographer Kaity Farrell.
A couple walks hand in hand on the wooden footbridge in Siasconset between two gray shingled houses, with an American flag displayed on the left—captured by Nantucket couples engagement photographer Kaity Farrell.
A man lifts a woman in a white dress while they embrace in front of a wall covered with blooming pink flowers during their engagement session, captured by Nantucket couples engagement photographer Kaity Farrell.
A woman in a white dress kisses a man on the cheek as they stand by a white fence and rose-covered wall, captured beautifully by Nantucket engagement photographer Kaity Farrell.
A woman in a dress and hat stands on a beach next to a young girl walking toward the water; both have their backs to the camera, capturing a timeless moment from a Nantucket family photo session by photographer Kaity Farrell.
A couple stands holding hands in front of Siasconset Market, a small grocery store with shingle siding and blue trim, captured during their engagement photo session by Nantucket wedding photographer Kaity Farrell.
Two people stand together on a grassy sand dune under a cloudy sunset sky, captured during an engagement photo session by Nantucket wedding photographer Kaity Farrell.
A man in a white shirt and a woman in a navy dress stand together in a wooded area, holding hands; the woman rests her head on his shoulder during their engagement photo session with Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
A Nantucket couple sits close together on a sandy beach; the man kisses the woman's forehead as she looks at him and holds his arm during their engagement photo session with Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
Two young girls enjoy a playful moment in a grassy field during a Nantucket family photo session. One gives the other a piggyback ride as they both smile at the camera, perfectly capturing memories with Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
A group of people in light-colored clothing walk in a line along a grassy path toward houses, photographed from behind in black and white during a family photo session with Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
A man holds a baby while standing next to a woman on a rocky beach, all gazing into the distance—a beautiful Nantucket family moment captured by photographer Kaity Farrell.
A couple kisses next to an open door of a red off-road vehicle parked outdoors on a sunny day, captured during a couples photo session by Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
A couple stands holding hands in front of a Nantucket cottage covered with blooming pink roses, looking at each other and smiling during their engagement photo session with Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
Two children in blue shirts and beige pants leap with arms raised above a sandy dune under a blue sky—captured by Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell during a joyful Nantucket family photo session.
Two young boys in swim trunks sit on wet sand at the ocean’s edge, gentle waves behind them. Captured by Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell, this scene is perfect for a memorable family photo session.
A man and woman sit on sand outdoors, gazing at a young child standing in the foreground. This black and white Nantucket family photo session was beautifully captured by Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
A man, woman, and baby stand together on a beach, smiling and looking happy. Captured in black and white, this Nantucket family enjoys a heartfelt moment during their family photo session with Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.
Two young girls in floral dresses stand close together on a sandy beach, with one sitting and the other standing in front of a weathered wooden fence during a Nantucket family photo session.
A woman in a white dress stands by a brick building outdoors, hugging two children dressed in light clothing. Grass and sky are visible in the background, capturing a sweet Nantucket family moment during their photo session.
Three people dressed in white walk hand-in-hand along a sandy beach near the water on an overcast day during a Nantucket family photo session with Nantucket photographer Kaity Farrell.