Planning perspective
What to consider before reaching out
A strong first conversation is about fit, not just availability. Share your date, approximate guest count, location, and the feeling you want the day to have. Ask what is included, what typically changes the final quote, and what decisions need to be made earliest.
For a photo & video partner, confirm how communication works, who will be present on the day, and how the team handles changes. Pricing was not included in the supplied research, so request a current, itemized proposal directly from the business.
In their clients’ words
What people say on Google
Steven Portillo
4 months ago
Such an amazing photographer! Lydia captured the surprise proposal perfectly I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer! Would definitely hire her over and over again for Cape pictures. Very friendly and easy to work with and very knowledgeable. Thank you for capturing such an amazing moment!
Ashley Irene
3 years ago
Lydia is simply, hands down, the BEST. I have worked with her on numerous projects and every time she blows me away with her talent. Lydia is a true artist and cares deeply about every single photo. Every shoot I have with Lydia she makes everyone around her feel safe, welcomed and comfortable. She is always organized, on time, professional, caring and consistent. Lydia takes time to understand who is in front of the camera and authentically tells the story through photos. Brilliant work, incredible artist and wonderful and honest business owner.
Stephanie Whitney
a year ago
We recently had the pleasure of working with Lydia for our family photos out on the Cape, and I truly can’t recommend her enough! From start to finish, communication was smooth and effortless. She was incredibly flexible - even when we changed the location the day before, she handled it with no issue. During the shoot, Lydia made the entire experience easy and enjoyable, even with a 3-month-old baby in tow. The photos turned out beautifully, and we’re already looking forward to having her capture more special moments for our family in the future!
Christine Umina
6 years ago
Definitely recommend this company!! We used Lydia Leclair Photography for senior photos and Lydia was so nice and so fun to work with .... it was almost like she knew my daughter! All her poses were exactly what my teen was looking for (and we all know how picky our teens are about pictures) she saw rain in the forecast and called right away for a better date and I was so thankful for her flexibility!!! Lydia’s response back and forth with us was prompt and easy..... she had our photos ready for us faster than I expected... logging on to her page was simple! Edits were quick and I had all my photos within a weeks time! I highly recommend this photographer!!!
Alice Lenhart
a year ago
Lydia did an amazing job with our family shoot! She’s so intuitive with toddlers and babies, and we’re thrilled with our photos which are casual, clever, and fun, and she captured the gorgeous beach landscape perfectly. We highly recommend Lydia—responds quickly and the work is beautifully done!
Reviews from Google. Read all of them on Google.
Good to know
When they are open
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Getting here
How far is this from home?
Pick the city you and most of your guests will be driving from and we will estimate the trip.
An estimate for planning, not live traffic. Leafy weekends in October always take longer.
For your guests
Lovely places to stay nearby
Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham
Classic oceanfront rooms, easy for a large guest block.
The Captain's House Inn, Chatham
Quiet and pretty for close family.
Sea Crest Beach Hotel, Falmouth
Beachfront and friendly on the budget.
Three stops worth the detour
Somewhere pretty for photographs, and somewhere warm for a good cup of coffee.
Nauset Light, Eastham
The red and white light everyone photographs.
Chatham Fish Pier
Boats, seals, and golden light late in the day.
Hot Chocolate Sparrow, Orleans
The Cape coffee stop worth the small line.
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Editorial note: this profile is based only on the vendor research supplied to New England Celebrations. It is not a paid endorsement, interview, or first-person testimonial. Pricing and availability are on request.