Author: Amber Sehrt

Because We All Love Fairies When We are Young

Written by Amber Sehrt on September 8, 2016. Posted in Children.

Last year, I offered a Limited Edition Enchanted Session where little girls played in the forest and got to...

An Hour in the Life of a One Year Old Baby Girl

Written by Amber Sehrt on August 31, 2016. Posted in Babies.

One of the greatest rewards of my job is getting to watch babies grow from just a few days old into walking, talking...

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Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice

Written by Amber Sehrt on August 23, 2016. Posted in Newborn.

We’ve all heard the old nursery rhyme about what little girls are made of telling of Sugar and Spice and...

Full Little Bundles class for babies under 6 months old at My Gym Glastonbury

Best Thing You Can Do With Your Baby

Written by Amber Sehrt on July 24, 2016. Posted in Babies.

What’s the best thing you can do with your new baby (that you will totally enjoy as well)? Read on sister, you’ll be...

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Finding the Right Newborn Photographer for Your Family

Written by Amber Sehrt on July 21, 2016. Posted in Newborn.

You have just had a new baby, or are about to, and you realize that you must have this little miracle of your’s...

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Why Choosing a “Photographer Near Me” is so Important to Your Family

Written by Amber Sehrt on July 11, 2016. Posted in Photography Stuff.

A few years ago, when we thought our family was complete, my husband and I decided to get our family photographed. We...

Creative Newborn Composite Just for You

Written by Amber Sehrt on July 10, 2016. Posted in Newborn.

This creative newborn composite was created using 6 different photographs that were all blended together using...

Vibrant and Rich Newborn Photography

Written by Amber Sehrt on July 7, 2016. Posted in Newborn.

Sometimes you photograph a newborn and leave the session feeling like Muhammad Ali. “I am the best Newborn...

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One-Year-Old Cake Smash with Local Baby Photographer ~ Glastonbury CT

Written by Amber Sehrt on May 23, 2016. Posted in Babies.

This little ladybug is adorable as she enjoys her one-year-old cake smash, but she is so much more than cute. Let me...

Newborn baby boy sitting on a shelf with his teddy bear collection Glastonbury CT Newborn Photographer One Big Happy Photo www.onebighappyphoto.com/newborns

CT Newborn Photography ~ Baby Boy B

Written by Amber Sehrt on May 16, 2016. Posted in Newborn.

The days that I get to go and work with a family that has just brought home a newborn baby are always a mixed bag of...

Dad and Mom holding newborn son on their bed Glastonbury CT Newborn Photographer One Big Happy Photo www.onebighappyphoto.com/newborns

Baby #2 Takes the Family Dynamic up a Notch ~ Glastonbury, CT Newborn Photographer

Written by Amber Sehrt on May 9, 2016. Posted in Newborn.

Years ago when I brought my first baby home, I remember feeling anxious but serene. It was just my husband and I and...

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Super Creative Newborn Pictures ~ Glastonbury CT Newborn Photographer

Written by Amber Sehrt on March 30, 2016. Posted in Newborn.

This little man has been my easiest baby to date. I never saw his eyes because he honestly slept the entire time I...

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We had twins!

Written by Amber Sehrt on March 15, 2016. Posted in Newborn.

You know that feeling when you first lie down at night in your bed? That “oh, my goodness, this is...

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Hands and Hearts Full

Written by Amber Sehrt on March 5, 2016. Posted in Newborn.

We all believe that when we bring a newborn baby home, we are going to have our hands full. No matter how many...

6 month old baby playing with her parents in her nursery Glastonbury CT Baby Photographer One Big Happy Photo www.onebighappyphoto.com/babies

What a Difference 6 Months Makes . . .

Written by Amber Sehrt on February 10, 2016. Posted in Babies.

One of the most rewarding things about my job is getting to photograph a baby and her family as she grows. As you can...

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Making Your Newborn Photos Match Your Decorating Style

Written by Amber Sehrt on February 6, 2016. Posted in Newborn.

This family wanted bright and airy newborn photos to go along with their decorating style. So I chose a very neutral...

Same baby, 3 times across and isn't he cute Glastonbury CT Baby Photographer One Big Happy Photo www.onebighappyphoto.com/babies

All Babies are Heaven-Sent, but This One had a Little Miracle on His Side

Written by Amber Sehrt on February 6, 2016. Posted in Babies.

Looking at this little man, you would never know that he had to fight for his life right out of the gate. Here, he is...

Newborn Composite Photos: Magical Portraits, Zero Risk

Written by Amber Sehrt on February 6, 2016. Posted in Newborn.

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Mom and Dad giving their two little kids shoulder rides across the backyard

And Just Like That, He’s a Big Boy Now ~ CT Baby Photography

Written by Amber Sehrt on January 7, 2016. Posted in Babies.

How time flies! I feel like I just met this little tike yesterday when I photographed him as a newborn. And here he...

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So Much Personality, in Such a Tiny Newborn

Written by Amber Sehrt on December 15, 2015. Posted in Newborn.

Such a sleepy and easy-going little newborn! This little girl was so much fun to play photograph. When I arrived at...

older sister lying on bed in front of Mom and Dad holding newborn brother

I’ve Got a Brother!

Written by Amber Sehrt on December 11, 2015. Posted in Newborn.

I just love it when I arrive at a family’s home for their newborn session and am greeted by a very sweet...

Newborn Photographs as Art

Written by Amber Sehrt on December 7, 2015. Posted in Newborn.

When it comes time to decorate the walls of our homes, we all head to the nearest home store or art gallery to find...

Perfect Yawning Newborn Photo

Written by Amber Sehrt on December 2, 2015. Posted in Newborn.

Sometimes you really only need one image because it turns out to be exactly what you wanted. Sleeping newborn images...

Mom and two sons sitting outside in fall laughing together

Fall Family Photos at the Connecticut River

Written by Amber Sehrt on November 30, 2015. Posted in Families.

This time of year in Connecticut, photographers do tons and tons of family photography sessions. And every family...

Mom and Dad shower their young daughter with fall leaves

Turning a Family Walk into Gorgeous Fall Portraits

Written by Amber Sehrt on November 18, 2015. Posted in Families.

What do you do when you want beautiful Fall family pictures taken, but you have a very playful 6-year-old who only...

family of 3 sitting on a log in the forest in summer sharing a laugh

Turning a Family Walk into Beautiful Photographs

Written by Amber Sehrt on October 1, 2015. Posted in Families.

Sometimes, you can have the deck stacked against you, and with a little prayer, things just work out better than you...

Mother cradles her 2 small children in her lap in the garden with the sunshining down

Gorgeous Family Photos in Elizabeth Park West Hartford, Connecticut

Written by Amber Sehrt on September 29, 2015. Posted in Families.

This family really wanted gorgeous flowers and a park-like setting for their family photography session. But, it was...

little brown haired girl holding a light fairy in her hands in the woods

Passing Down Memories and Making New Ones

Written by Amber Sehrt on September 8, 2015. Posted in Children.

This Enchanted Session was one of my favorites. You see, Mom tossed and turned over doing the session because when...

little girl sitting in a bed of ferns with a floral crown on her head

How to Make a Real Life Fairy Girl

Written by Amber Sehrt on September 1, 2015. Posted in Children.

This little beauty really surprised me and Danielle of Danielle Marie Photography during her Enchanted Session. One...

Mother cuddles her newborn baby under her chin

The Best for Us

Written by Amber Sehrt on August 26, 2015. Posted in Newborn.

Some couples decide to start a family and then boom, 9 months later they have one. And some of us wait and wait, and...

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Magical Children’s Photos

Written by Amber Sehrt on August 20, 2015. Posted in Children.

These three sisters made this Enchanted Session so adorable and fun. We took all of these magical children’s...

Momma holding newborn baby girl while Daddy smiles down at the baby Glastonbury CT Newborn Photographer One Big Happy Photo www.onebighappyphoto.com/newborns

Need to Grow Your Heart? Just add a Newborn Baby Girl.

Written by Amber Sehrt on August 19, 2015. Posted in Newborn.

There is nothing I love photographing more than a newborn baby. Probably because I get to hold them during the...

young son and Mom sharing a good laugh outside

Laughter, Love and a Furry Brother. Who Could Ask for More?

Written by Amber Sehrt on July 21, 2015. Posted in Families.

When we first tried to do this family’s photography session, it was part of an extended family session. They...

The More the Merrier! Dogs, Cousins, and a Lot of Laughter.

Written by Amber Sehrt on July 21, 2015. Posted in Families.

As a photographer that specializes in working with babies and young children, I felt like I was being thrown into the...

Limited Edition Enchanted Sessions Booking Now!

Written by Amber Sehrt on July 7, 2015. Posted in Children.

I am thrilled to announce the special project that my good friend Danielle, of Danielle Marie Photography, and I have...

Bubbles, Green Grass and a Little Backyard Flying Make Great Summer Family Photos

Written by Amber Sehrt on June 23, 2015. Posted in Families.

Some of my favorite photography sessions are those where I get to hang out with a family that I’ve worked with...

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One last thing before we go. . .

Written by Amber Sehrt on May 29, 2015. Posted in Families.

Now, these are some people I’m going to miss. They have decided to accept an opportunity to live in Brazil for...

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And then their were three. . .

Written by Amber Sehrt on May 15, 2015. Posted in Newborn.

These new parents are real troopers. When I arrived at their home to do their newborn photography session, Mom...

Silly Daddy, Need a Mother’s Day Gift?

Written by Amber Sehrt on May 6, 2015. Posted in Families.

No, you didn’t forget! Well, you almost did, but boy is she going to love you for this Mother’s Day...

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Dreamy Newborn Baby Boy Pictures at Grandma’s House | Bristol, CT

Written by Amber Sehrt on May 4, 2015. Posted in Newborn.

This family is your idyllic American family, the kind you would have loved to grow up in and hope that you can have...

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And Their Hearts Grew when Another Baby Girl Arrived. . .

Written by Amber Sehrt on April 6, 2015. Posted in Newborn.

Meet sweet, little Miss C. She was born with tons of dark, straight hair that tickled you when you held her. Sleeping...

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Newborn Posing Behind-the-Scenes

Written by Amber Sehrt on April 3, 2015. Posted in Newborn.

Most newborn photographers decide to focus on that niche of photography because they just adore working with newborns...

And a Second Princess Enters Their Life. . .

Written by Amber Sehrt on March 31, 2015. Posted in Newborn.

You might never have known that this family just brought home a newborn baby if you were looking in from the...

Newborn Casting Call

Written by Amber Sehrt on March 3, 2015. Posted in Newborn.

The response has been fantastic! I only have 1 opening left for this newborn casting call. Call me today to grab that...

Those Special Moments

Written by Amber Sehrt on February 24, 2015. Posted in Families.

Here is Daddy having a ball with both of his munchkins. When I photographed this family last fall, we had such a good...

Sometimes, You Just Gotta Break the Rules!

Written by Amber Sehrt on February 17, 2015. Posted in Children, Families.

Snow day. . .again! I know some of you are thinking, what’s the big deal? Day off from school, some sledding and...

New Artwork on display at Daybreak Coffee Roasters

Written by Amber Sehrt on February 10, 2015. Posted in Photography Stuff.

Just a few of my favorite images This week I did something that scares the heck out of me. I put fifteen portraits on...

The Benefits of Growing Up Yankee | Southington, Connecticut Family Children Photographer

Written by Amber Sehrt on January 4, 2015. Posted in Children, Families.

Rockstar slowing down just enough to smile for me. She did amazingly well today. I will totally admit that my heart...

Mom and Newborn son looking into each other's eyes

Cutest Little Newborn Slugger | Newborn Photographer Glastonbury, Connecticut

Written by Amber Sehrt on December 31, 2014. Posted in Newborn.

To say that I fell in love with this little boy is an understatement. There is just something about newborn babies...

The Fastest and Most Fabulous Family Portraits (of course, I may be a bit prejudice) | Family Children Photographer Glastonbury, Connecticut

Written by Amber Sehrt on December 23, 2014. Posted in Children, Families.

All season long I’ve been showing you families that I’ve photographed and all the fun we’ve had....

6 year old girl and 3 year old boy playing outside in the fall leaves

Leaves, the Dog, and Games Make Gorgeous Family Portraits | Family Children Photographer Glastonbury, Connecticut

Written by Amber Sehrt on December 16, 2014. Posted in Children, Families.

This family lives right next door, so to say I know their kids and backyard is an understatement. When Mom suggested...

Mom, Dad and twin 7 year old girls sitting in orange fall leaves and laughing together

Freezing in the Forest Gets You Fantastic Fall Photos | Family Children Photographer Glastonbury, Connecticut

Written by Amber Sehrt on December 9, 2014. Posted in Children, Families.

This was one of those days that I literally thought I was going to turn into a human popsickle. I wore 4 layers of...

Pregnant Mom and Dad swinging 2 year old between them while walking at sunset

Maternity and Family Fall Pictures at Horse Barn Hill, University of Connecticut | Maternity Family Photographer

Written by Amber Sehrt on November 24, 2014. Posted in Babies, Children, Families.

We were cutting it close getting this family’s fall pictures taken, and not just because our leaves are rapidly...

Mom, Dad and 3 kids laughing and tickling each other outside on the stairs in the woods with leaves on the ground

Fall Family Photo Session at JB Williams Park | Family Children Photographer Glastonbury, CT

Written by Amber Sehrt on November 18, 2014. Posted in Children, Families.

Sometimes the biggest gems are right in our backyard. I’ve taken my kids hiking and to just play in this park...

Dad plays with young daughter and young son in the falling leaves

Family Photos in the Rain | Family Children Photographer Glastonbury, Connecticut

Written by Amber Sehrt on November 4, 2014. Posted in Children, Families.

One of the things you fear when you schedule family photography sessions is bad weather. I’ve had to become...

Mom, Dad and 2 kids laughing while swinging in a hammock with fall leaves swirling in the wind Mom, Dad and 2 kids laughing while swinging in a hammock with fall leaves swirling in the wind

Family Photos in the Woods and Backyard are the Best | Family Children Photographer Glastonbury, Connecticut

Written by Amber Sehrt on October 29, 2014. Posted in Children, Families.

Finally! I get to share a recent family session that I just completed. This family and I had an absolute blast...

Photographing the Beauty of Fall and a Toddler as It Happens | Baby Children Photographer, Glastonbury Connecticut

Written by Amber Sehrt on October 18, 2014. Posted in Babies, Children.

My brood and I went out scouting for new session locations today, and in the blink of an eye Cherub stopped and...

What to wear for fall photoshoot: a simple, stylish family guide

Written by Amber Sehrt on September 30, 2014. Posted in Children, Families, Photography Stuff.

Start with a palette that loves the leaves Rich, muted tones make skin look great and sit well against foliage. Think...

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How I Edit an Image to Make a Photograph More Beautiful | Baby Children Photographer Glastonbury, Connecticut

Written by Amber Sehrt on September 8, 2014. Posted in Babies, Children, Families, Uncategorized.

This is the SOOC version of the photo next to the Edited version. HUGE Difference! I find that when I talk to people...

Win a $350 Gift Certificate for a Family Photo Session at Buttonball’s Back-to-School Celebration | Family Photographer Glastonbury, Connecticut

Written by Amber Sehrt on September 3, 2014. Posted in Photography Stuff.

This past weekend I decided to be big-hearted and donate a $350 gift certificate for a family photography session to...

Getting Better Back-to-School Pictures (and all the other milestone images too) \ Child Photographer Glastonbury, Connecticut

Written by Amber Sehrt on September 1, 2014. Posted in Children.

So I know I must seem a day late and a dollar short on this one, but I promise in the end it will be worth the...

The Best Place to Get Your Child’s Ears Pierced | Children Photographer Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Written by Amber Sehrt on July 27, 2014. Posted in Children.

When you and your child decide that you are ready to get their ears pierced, you may have visions of a...

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