Author: Amber Sehrt

Veda ~ Colorful Newborn Photos

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Hello, Miss Veda. It was so nice to spend time with you and your parents during your newborn photography session....

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Nevin ~ Just the Kids Newborn Session

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Having just moved to town and then given birth to their third child, Nevin (he’s the tiny one in the middle),...

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Daniel ~ Second Chance Newborn Photography Session

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Meet Daniel. He was one of those babies that just had me sighing “awwwwww” with each new picture that I...

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Lyra ~ Always Bring Snacks – 12 month Milestone Session

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This adorable little girl is Lyra (pronounced Ly-ruh). She is now a year old and had just learned to walk. Mom and...

Dakshina ~ Fall Colors Newborn Photos

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Meet little Dakshina. Mom and Dad contacted me in the summer to do their maternity photos. Back then, we played up...

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Rory ~ Beautiful Fall Family Photos

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This family has literally grown up before my eyes. I’ve photographed them twice a year for the past 3 years,...

Elizabeth and Lilly ~ Identical Twin Girls Newborn Session

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Meet Elizabeth and Lilly. And God help me, I can’t tell who is who! But I can tell you that their mom is the...

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100 Days Old | One Big Happy Photo

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100 days old photo session Happy 100th, Aiden! Well, happy 100th day that is. In lieu of a newborn...

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Benjamin ~ Family Photography Session with 6 month old Baby Boy

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This is little Benjamin and his parents. We met several months back when Benjamin was just born and I photographed...

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Summer ~ Newborn Photographer in Connecticut

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This is Summer, the third and completing member of this family. Her mom was looking for a newborn photographer in...

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Nora Rose ~ Rose Themed Newborn Photos

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This little cherub is Miss Nora Rose. She was 18 days old when she came to visit me and to get her first photographs...

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Brooks ~ Beautiful Newborn Photography

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Well hello, little Brooks! Don’t you look adorably comfy sleeping on the ocean waves. Mom and Dad really...

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Outdoor Baby Photographs ~ Glastonbury, CT

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This sweet little girl came to see me when she wasn’t feeling her best. Dad wanted to surprise Mom with these...

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Conner ~ Baby Boy Newborn Photos

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This is little Connor. He was the sleepiest and fastest newborn I have ever worked with, all done in an hour and a...

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Mason ~ Garden theme Newborn Photos

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This is little Mason, the pride and joy of his parents. Mason’s mom and dad are avid gardeners and really loved...

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Will ~ Connecticut Newborn Photographer

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So, if you read my previous post about a beautiful summer Maternity session, then I’d like to introduce you to...

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Beautiful Summer Maternity Photos ~ Glastonbury, CT

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This mama looks amazingly radiant as she stands in this gorgeous summer glade with the sun peeking in to see her....

Hailee & Ryan ~ Studio Family Session with Twins

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This casual family portrait completely sums up the personalities of everyone in this family. They came to see me for...

A.J. & Charlie ~ Winnie the Pooh Cake Smash

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Well, hellooooooo A.J. and Charlie! Thank you so much for coming to visit Pooh to celebrate your first birthday!...

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Brielle ~ Maternity and Newborn Photography Hartford CT

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This adorable little girl is Brielle. She is the cutest little princess and was an absolute angel during her newborn...

Quinn ~ Family Cake Smash

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Well hello, Miss Quinn! You have gotten so big over the last year! I first met Quinn when she was just a few days old...

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Jack ~ Newborn Photography Studio

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Hello, Jack! Mom and Dad are hoping to call him J.D. when he gets a bit bigger. This family found me when they were...

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Michael ~ Newborn Photographer Hartford CT

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This is little Michael. He’s the second bundle of joy that this family has been blessed with and I’ve had...

7 Inspiring Newborn and Family Photos Ideas for 2026

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Discover 7 inspiring newborn and family photos ideas for 2026. Capture precious moments with creative trends and tips...

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Greyson ~ Sports Inspired Newborn Pictures

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Say hello to Greyson! He’s going to be spending a lot of time with his Dad outside when he gets bigger. Dad...

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Mommy’s Wedding Dress Sessions

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When I got married almost 20 years ago, I lovingly preserved my wedding gown so that my daughters could possibly wear...

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Big Kid Family Photos – Glastonbury CT

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And here’s a little departure from our regularly scheduled programming. . . big kids! While I do specialize in...

Luka ~ 1 year old Family Photoshoot

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Sometimes you just really click with people and absolutely love working with them. This family is like that for me....

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Zella ~ Newborn Session In Shades of Blue and Grey

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When families come into my studio, they all get to decide what colors they want to use for their photography...

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Matthew ~ Newest Little Brother Leaves Mom Surrounded by Boys

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Meet Matthew. He is the newest addition to this growing family, and I was introduced to his parents by their cousins...

Connecticut Newborn Photographer: Customized, Safe, and Meaningful Portraits for Your Family

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When my oldest was born, I remember wanting two things: sleep and photographs that felt like us. We didn’t want a...

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Rory ~ Newborn session with Toddler

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This is little Rory with his big sister Abby. I’ve been photographing Abby since she was a newborn, so I was...

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Madelyn ~ Studio session for 6 month old baby girl

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Miss Madelyn just turned 6 months old and is already sitting up all by herself. Mom and Dad loved all of her newborn...

Evan ~ Adorable Newborn Photos (and Creative too!)

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Welcome to the world, Evan! This sweet baby’s Dad contacted me because he and his wife loved the Batman newborn...

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Benjamin ~ Newborn & Maternity Sessions with Both Parents

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Benjamin has joined this sweet couple and made them into a family of three. I love when I get to work with a family...

Penelope & Valentina ~ Superhero Newborn Twins to the Rescue!

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I would like you to meet little Valentina (on the left) and Penelope (on the right). They were the sweetest little...

8 Things You Should NOT Buy When Having a Baby

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There are tons of things you have to purchase when you have a baby. Many that will become valued tools you reach for...

Benjamin ~ Newborn Photos with a 7 week old

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Sweet little Benjamin was 6 weeks old when we got him into my studio for his professional baby pictures. Completely...

Leonardo ~ The Best Winnie the Pooh Nursery Artwork

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This little dude is Leonardo. His parents called me shortly after he was born since they tried to take some cute...

Kamerynn ~ Newborn Photos of Preemie born at 30 weeks

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Miss Kamerynn is a very special little girl. When her Mom first contacted me and told me that Kamerynn was already 6...

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Maeve ~ Christening Gown Photographs

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This is Maeve and she is 6 months old. Her mom contacted me about getting christening gown photographs taken, and I...

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Wyatt ~ Awake & Sleeping Newborn Photos

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Sometimes they sleep, and sometimes they just want to stay awake and hang out. Mr. Wyatt gave me a few sleepy...

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Giulia ~ Personalized Newborn Session with Hockey and Cranberries

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Meet Miss Giulia. She was a real champ and slept for most of her newborn photography session. Mom and Dad wanted to...

Luca & Matteo ~ Twin Newborn Photos

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Luca and Matteo (in order from left to right) had a wonderful twin newborn photography session with me. Each so...

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Sawyer ~ Newborn Session in Studio

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This is Sawyer. He was so calm and serene during his CT baby photography session. Mom and Dad wanted simple photos...

Ava ~ Colorful Newborn Photos with Flowers Galore

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Miss Ava was a huge surprise for her parents because she decided to come super early! But since Mom had already done...

Formal Family Portraits ~ Family Photographer in CT

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This family has the sweetest three little girls and Mom told me that they hadn’t had their photos taken in...

Gia ~ Newborn Girl Session Filled with Love

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Well, hello little Gia! This cutie pie and her family were an absolute joy to work with. She gave me lots of smiles...

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Natalie ~ Newborn Photo Session

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When Natalie’s mom called me she was worried about two things. First, Natalie was already 3 weeks old....

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Abby ~ Two year old and Family Photos

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I have been photographing this family for a few years now, and it has been so sweet watching little Abby grow from a...

Ninushka ~ Newborn Photography in CT

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I had such a great time with this family and working with baby Ninushka. Don’t you just love her name! It is...

Eva ~ Fall 1 Year Old Photos

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This little sweetheart has grown up so much this past year. Eva was the blessing these parents longed for and finally...

Zackary ~ Simple Newborn Photos

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Zackary is the answer to a prayer that was a long time coming, and his name means “God remembers”. His...

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Lliliana ~ Newborn & Family Dog Photographs

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This is Liliana and her new best friend, Phee. Although she doesn’t know it yet, Phee is going to be her...

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Theo ~ Mommy and Me Session | Glastonbury, CT

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Theo and his Mom have been working hard lately. They love to keep their home in tip-top shape but they also love to...

Lyra ~ Newborn Photographer CT | Vernon, CT

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This is little Lyra (pronounced lahy-ruh), named after the constellation that has one of the brightest stars in the...

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Kate ~ Family Photography in Glastonbury, CT

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This is Kate’s family. You see, she’s 1-year-old now and she is making sure that she takes them to see...

Maeve ~ CT Newborn Photography in soft neutrals | Glastonbury, CT

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Meet Maeve, such a peaceful little girl. Her Mom wanted to capture the newness of her little girl, her last baby, so...

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Luke ~ One Year Old Baby Boy Photography | Bristol, CT

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Well, hello again Mr. Luke! This little dude has grown so much since his newborn photography session. You have to...

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Madelyn ~ CT Newborn Photographer | Rocky Hill, CT

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The timing couldn’t have been better for this family. Madelyn’s mom contacted me about newborn...

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Wynton ~ CT Newborn Photography | Glastonbury, CT

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Wynton is the answer to a lot of people’s prayers. And he is proof that God hears our prayers and answers them...

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Luka ~ Newborn Photography in Rocky Hill, CT

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Meet Luka. He was born way back in April. We did his newborn photography session in Rocky Hill in two parts because...

Sebatian ~ Newborn Photography Session | Glastonbury, CT

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When both your Dad and Mom are police officers, you have to do something special with their newborn photography...

Nihira ~ Vibrant Indian Newborn Photos | Glastonbury, CT

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Meet Miss Nihira. She was the calmest little newborn baby girl that I have ever worked with. Now, she was a month old...

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Harper ~ Baby Girl Newborn Pictures | Colchester, CT

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When I first talked with Harper’s mom on the phone, she was ecstatic that I had a spot for them on my...

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Aubrey ~ Newborn Photos with a Big Family | Wethersfield, CT

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Just looking at this photo, you might not see anything special or even out of the ordinary. But those of you who have...

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Arjun ~ Toddler & Family Photography | Ellington, CT

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When this Momma contacted me, she really wanted to get photographs of her son before he turned a year old. Little...

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Quinn ~ Newborn and Family Photos | Glastonbury, CT

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I have parents ask me all the time, “What happens if the baby won’t settle during our Newborn and Family...

Kate ~ 9 Month Old Milestone Photographs | Glastonbury, CT

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When my first daughter was 9-months-old, I sat her to play on the floor while I sorted through the clothes in her...

Tom ~ Newborn Boy Photoshoot | Glastonbury, CT

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“You’re not going to believe this. I’ve got to reschedule again,” was the text I got from...

Kate ~ 6-Month-Old Professional Baby Pictures | Glastonbury, CT

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Well, boy do I feel sheepish. . . Miss Kate has been getting professional baby pictures with me every 3 months since...

James ~ Newborn Photography Session At Home | Glastonbury, CT

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Bringing your newborn baby home is always exciting, but it can turn your daily routines into a hot mess. So, choosing...

Cake Smash Photos | Baby Photographer CT Glastonbury

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Meet Dylan, the cutest little bundle of joy all wrapped up in a baby boy. His Mom loved how his newborn photos turned...

J.J. ~ Newborn Baby Photoshoot | Glastonbury, CT

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Meet J.J., the cutest little 6 pound, 4 ounce baby boy and the absolute joy of his parent’s life. He was so...

Taking the Photo is only Half the Work

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Sometimes you show up to photograph family and have to figure out how to make things work on the spot. This...

Who They Are Already ~ Family Photography Session ~ Glastonbury, CT

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I have known this family for 7 years now. And although the Mom and I are very different women, I feel like...

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Bradley ~ 7 months old Baby Milestone session ~ Glastonbury, CT

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When people first begin dreaming about becoming a parent, most of our daydreams are the same. Playing and laughing...

Luke ~ Toddler Photography Session Wethersfield, CT

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Mr. Luke here has come a long way in a year. Looking at him demolish this jar of food, you would never know that he...

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Capturing All My Firsts ~ 6-month-old Baby Milestone Session Glastonbury, CT

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This is Cole. He has grown so much in the past 6-months. I’m not kidding; this next image was taken just this...

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The Most Precious Things in Life ~ Newborn Photographer Glastonbury, CT

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We all believe that finding a love to spend our life with is one of the most precious things in life. But as life...

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Toughing It Out for Fabulous Fall Family Portraits | Glastonbury, CT Baby Photographer

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“We are going to be blue,” said this Mom as we were looking at the weather forecast for Saturday. After...

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Personal Newborn Baby Photography ~ Getting What You Want | Glastonbury CT

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Meet Miss Ripley. She is going to grow up as free-spirited as they come. And all because Mom and Dad like to do...

8 days late | Newborn Photography Session ~ Hamden, CT

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Today’s the day! I thought, as my due date for my first baby came up on the calendar. My bags were packed, her...

Family Photos by the Lake ~ Bristol CT ~ Baby Photographer

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“Oh, my gosh. He never sleeps, and now that we are ready to get his pictures taken, it’s nap time!”...

For Your Eyes Only – Keeping Your Photographs Private ~ Glastonbury, CT

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Photographers love to share the images that we create. We’re kind of like that 4-year-old who just colored the most...

Baby Cowboy in Training

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This little buckaroo just turned 9-months-old, and his one-tooth smile will just melt your heart. Dad is a...

Because We All Love Fairies When We are Young

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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

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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

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

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Best Thing You Can Do With Your Baby

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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...

How to Choose the Best Newborn Photographer Glastonbury, CT

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Becoming a parent in Connecticut comes with a million tiny decisions, from diapers to the white noise machine that...

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

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A few years ago, when we truly believed our family was complete, my husband and I decided it was time for family...

Creative Newborn Composite Just for You

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

Vibrant and Rich Newborn Photography

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

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

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

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CT Newborn Photography ~ Baby Boy B

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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...

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

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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

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

We had twins!

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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

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