Author: Amber Sehrt

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Choosing Between a Hospital Newborn Photographer and a Studio Professional: What Fits Your Family Best?

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The morning after my first baby was born, a lovely woman in scrubs knocked on our door. She whispered, “Would you...

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Alexander ~ Where the Wild Things Are Cake Smash

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This is one of my FAVORITE photography sets, and boy, did Alex play his part in the shoot. What a handsome...

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Twin Newborn Session vs Single Newborn Session

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Double the cuteness, double the fun! I always enjoy the chance to photograph twins when the awesome...

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Why a Newborn and Parent Photoshoot Matters More Than You Think

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The day you became someone’s favorite view – Getting newborn photos with parents The first weeks with a newborn...

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Ethan ~ Baby Boy Newborn Photos

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I can’t say enough about how much I love my job! Every day I get to see families filled with love, little...

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Color or Neutral? What Do You Prefer for Newborn Photos?

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The beauty of photography is that no individual style or theme is better than another....

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Lorenzo ~ Deluxe Newborn Session

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Each new family addition brings a new dimension and unique joy to the family as a whole. The arrival of the...

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Holly ~ Dramatic Studio Maternity Portraits

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If you’re expecting a new addition to your family, highlight your beautiful nine-month journey through pregnancy...

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The Best Time for Newborn Photos

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Are you expecting your first (or second or third) baby and excited to get that newborn session on the books?...

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Kairis ~ Newborn Photographer Session, 12 days old

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“Sugar and spice and everything nice, that’s what little girls are made of.” Since baby Kairis was born...

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Gabriel ~ Premie Newborn Photographer

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Most of us have learned by now that life is full of surprises and sometimes things don’t go exactly as we...

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Ava ~ Love Filled Newborn Session | Newborn Photographer CT

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As a newborn photographer CT, I firmly believe that babies can sense the loving bond between a family the...

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Newborn Photos What to Wear: Timeless Outfit Ideas

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If you’ve ever stared at your closet muttering “newborn photos what to wear,” welcome to the club. The weeks after...

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Nara ~ 6 Month Photo Session | CT Baby Photographer

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This brown eyed beauty was such a pleasure to photograph! Baby Nara came to my studio just after...

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Jordan ~ Colorful Newborn Photos | Glastonbury Newborn Photographer

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I let my creative heart run wild with this one. It was so much fun!! I typically capture classic, neutral-themed...

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Benjamin ~ 1 Year Milestone Pictures with Cake Smash

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One-year-old Benjamin is one of the happiest little explorers I have ever met! I’ve loved watching this handsome...

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Kamerynn ~ Little Girl Cake Smash Photos

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Oh, how I love this little beauty! Kamerynn is just the sweetest thing, and I have enjoyed watching her grow as...

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Adelyn ~ Family Photos With Newborn

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What makes my heart happier as one of Connecticut’s best newborn photographers than shooting a newborn session?...

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Thomas ~ Classic Baby Boy Newborn Photos

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Isn’t it amazing how fast our children grow?! I love that newborn portraits created by a professional newborn...

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Newborn Family Photoshoot: A Complete Planning Guide

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Plan the perfect newborn family photoshoot with expert tips on timing, preparation, and creating treasured memories...

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Maesie ~ Family Newborn Photos in Connecticut

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She’s finally here! Baby Maesie made her big debut into the world a few weeks early. Mom actually missed her baby...

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Lucy ~ Valentine’s Day Baby Milestone Session

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It was such a pleasure to work with this kind family. They drove an hour to do Valentine’s Day baby...

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Makayla ~ Floral Newborn Session

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I have a feeling that Makayla’s parents will pull these photos out often over the years to remember what it was like...

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Liliana ~ Fall at the Waterfall Family Photoshoot

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Check out the stunning colors of this late fall session! We wanted spectacular fall leaves, but we were at the last...

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Michael ~ Behind the Scenes of a Family Photoshoot

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Sometimes, even the best intentions don’t go as planned, which is especially true when it comes to little ones. For...

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Guilia ~ 9-Month Photoshoot with Family

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This little blue-eyed beauty was quite the stoic…until we pulled out a wooden crate and an apple. At this session, I...

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Cole ~ Glastonbury Maternity & Family Photographer

Posted in Children, Families, Maternity.

Anytime I see a returning family’s name pop up in my messages or on my phone I get so excited! It’s like...

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Madison ~ Baby Girl Newborn Photos

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This sleepy-eyed beauty looked like a delicate rose petal during her newborn shoot. Madison was born this past fall...

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Madelyn ~ One-Year-Old Family Photo Shoot

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I’m always surprised at how well kids (usually) handle the weather. For this family shoot, Mom, Dad, & I were so...

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Bradley ~ Fall Family Photos on the Farm

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This was an extra fun and unique family shoot! I traveled to this gorgeous small family-owned horse farm to take some...

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Zane ~ Second Child Newborn Photo Session

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Sometimes life doesn’t go quite the way we think it should. We make so many grand plans only to get stuck at...

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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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