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summer session schedule update | ct baby, child and family photographer

kelli — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:33:12 +0000

Summer openings are almost fully booked! I have one open weekend left before September, so if you were hoping for a summer session, perhaps at the beach or a favorite park, now is the time to book it. My current availability is as follows:

June – Fully booked.

July – Weekends are fully booked but I do have a handful of weekday and evenings openings.

August – One weekend left!

Newborn Sessions – Babies are best photographed during the first 10 days life, so it’s never too early to book your newborn session! Even with a full schedule, I will always try to squeeze in a newborn session whenever possible, so please contact me even if you don’t see any availability listed.

My schedule is always changing and slots do open up on occasion so I also keep a waiting list. Please contact me if you would like to add your name.

I will also be opening up the fall schedule shortly, so if you would like to add your name to the mailing list and be the first to be notified of fall and holiday session availability just email me at kelli@kellidease.com.

And now a few favorites from a recent evening beach session at Rocky Neck State Park:

twins … all grown up (almost) | natural light family photographer

kelli — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:08:42 +0000

It wasn’t that long ago that I got the privilege to photograph these two beautiful little boys as newborns, and here they are sitting up and walking (well, half the set is walking)!
Mom, dad and big sister joined in the fun this time. This session was done on the campus of Quinnipiac University, where mom and dad met.

oh, right, I have a blog! | natural light children’s photographer

kelli — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:37:06 +0000

I think it’s pretty clear by now that I’m not very good at keeping this blog current! Some days start out promising: I answer a few emails, get some editing done, process a few orders, and am about to post a few pictures on the blog when someone pours yogurt on the dog or decides that he must play with the EXACT toy that his brother is holding at that very moment and no other toy in the universe will do, and then I have to switch into Crisis Management Mode. By the time I sit back down at the computer all momentum is lost, and instead of doing any real work I just waste time on Facebook … which probably explains why my Facebook page is much more up to date!

Here are a few favorites from some recent sessions. Better late than never!

More to come soon …

in the nursery | fairfield county baby photographer

kelli — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:10:44 +0000

I met adorable little ‘E’ (and her parents) at her grandparent’s house and we did the first half of the session in the beautiful gardens on the property. Mom also wanted some pictures in the nursery so we headed back to their home for the next series of shots. I loved this nursery, decorated in white with soft pinks and greens. A perfect spot for photos!

Thank you ‘R’ family! I hope to have your full gallery ready for you soon.

spring in edgerton park | connecticut family photographer

kelli — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:03:25 +0000

A few sneak peeks for a friend and fellow ‘mom’. E, thanks for letting me photograph your beautiful family. I had a great time and I think we were able to capture some wonderful shots.

little miss ‘c’ | fairfield county child and baby photographer

kelli — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 02:41:27 +0000

I really enjoyed photographing this little girl! Mom and dad had a beautiful, bright home – perfect for natural light photography – and little C was more than happy to smile for the camera. Isn’t she adorable?

a day at the beach | westport family photographer | kelli dease photography

kelli — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 03:21:14 +0000

New England weather is insanely unpredictable, so whenever I have an outdoor session booked for March I can’t help but get a little nervous! I had photographed this handsome little boy when he was a newborn and mom had chosen Compo Beach in Westport for his six month pictures. Luckily, the session couldn’t have fallen on a nicer day (at least for March). It was a bit windy, as it always is at the beach, but at least the sun was shining!

Here are some favorites …

I love shooting families! While I always include a few traditional family portraits, it’s the interaction shots that truly bring out the personality and the dynamic of a family.

This series is my personal favorite from the day. I love the colors and the expressions. Oh, and isn’t mom just gorgeous?

little ‘r’ | stamford baby photographer | connecticut family photographer

kelli — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:39:13 +0000

This is my third time photographing this adorable little guy. I first photographed his mom when she was pregnant and have just loved watching this wonderful family grow.

2009 rewind part I | greenwich family photographer | kelli dease photography

kelli — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:33:43 +0000

Sometimes I get so busy that some of my favorite sessions never make it to the blog. This family session was one of them. These photos were taken at Greenwich Point, which is one of my favorite beach locations.

Since it’s about 20 degrees outside right now, I thought we could all use a little dose of summer!

one year old | manhattan family photographer | kelli dease photography

kelli — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:48:44 +0000

Despite getting lost somewhere between SoHo and Brooklyn, sitting in bridge traffic, arriving half an hour behind schedule, and almost tossing my TomTom into the Hudson river, I had a great time at this session! This was the first time I’ve seen little ‘H’ since doing her newborn pictures last year, and she has grown into the most adorable and animated little girl. She and her family have since moved to Manhattan (into the most amazing loft!) and we were able to get some great family shots outside in front of thier building. The city makes for an incredible backdrop, and is a fun change from the parks and beaches that I’m used to shooting at. Thank you ‘C’ family, it was great to see you again!