How is it already December? It feels like 2024 just began, and yet here I am, sitting down to write the annual recap of the year. 2024 was a wonderful year, both personally and professionally, and I am so grateful to everyone who made that possible this year. This year, I documented so many special moments for my clients and enjoyed a beautiful trip with my family. I spent the year surrounded by love and it could not have been more meaningful for me.
NAPCP International Image Competition
One of my biggest achievements in 2024 was having two of my photographs recognized in the NAPCP International Image Competition. I was granted a Merit for the two photos below. This competition always helps me stretch my artistic inspiration and ability, I’m so honored to have been able to enter and recived these mentions for 2024!


This Spring:
During the start of the spring, I had the chance to capture so many special sessions for my clients. From graduation sessions among the blossoms at the Boston Public Garden to maternity and newborn sessions at home, my clients had some of the biggest moments of their lives. While I captured my first courthouse elopement and summer session along the river, I was also preparing for our upcoming summer trip to Spain. Our spring was quiet but full of these big moments for my clients. I’m honored to have been a part of them all.

This Summer:
This summer, I participated in Jackie Rueda’s online scavenger hunt. Jackie is a photographer in Montreal (and she has an incredible photography school), but she is from Venezuela and speaks Spanish. She hosts this game where we photograph a list of items during the summer and at the end of of the season, you create a collage to show off your images. I won this year and am very happy! This game connected me to many other Spanish speaking photographers from all around the world, so it was a lot of fun. I’m so proud of my beautiful collage of social moments from the summer!
El Juego del Tesoro 2024


Mallorca
The highlight of this summer was our trip to Mallorca and Barcelona! We used to live there for a couple of years when the kids where little and this summer, we had the chance to visit again. It was such a special trip, filled with delicious food – and great family time. Though it was hot and sunny, we all loved it and I couldn’t put my camera down! Both cities are AMAZINGLY beautiful!

Barcelona

This Fall:
If you’ve been following along on the blog for a few weeks, you probably already know that fall was an incredibly busy time for me! I had the joy of capturing so many beautiful families around Boston at some of my favorite spots. It was a beautiful season with gorgeous colors everywhere you looked, sun, and nice weather. Thankfully I was able to fit many sessions in with the beautiful weather – but I will say, it’s been very dry with NO rain since September!

The End of the Year: 2024
Our annual family photo session was taken here in Boston at Larz Anderson Park (where I love to photograph families during the fall). But it is a different story when you have to be in front AND behind the camera! Very stressful! But, I love how our family’s photos came out and I’m so happy to have another year of memories to add to the wall.
We are going to spend this holidays with family! My husband’s brother and his family (wife, niece and nephew) are coming from Germany and we are going to spend Christmas and new year together. We are also going to spend a few days in NYC. Our entire family is very excited to be together for the holidays. I hope each of you have a wonderful holiday season with those you love, too!
2024 has been such a successful year because of each and every one of you. I’m so grateful to you for making my business a reality for yet another year. Capturing your special memories and becoming a part of your families (in my own way) is so incredibly special to me. Thank you for making 2024 so great! I can’t wait to see where 2025 takes us!

about helena goessens photography
Helena Goessens is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer based in Dedham, MA. She loves to work with families and little ones in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. She lives for creativity and she loves to capture the genuine connections between family members and for her kid-friendly photography style. Helena Goessens offers sessions in the comfort of clients’ homes, outdoors, and on location for those special occasions. If you are looking for a family portrait photographer for your next family session, be sure to browse through her family portfolio and inquire about availability. Contact her at info@helenagoessens.com or call her at 617-584-9891. For more of her work, visit her website at helenagoessens.com.