• Welcome!

    I am a professional lifestyle photographer serving all of Connecticut. I specialize in contemporary newborn, children's and family portraiture.

    This blog is a little bit of everything ... session previews, product highlights, seasonal specials, scheduling updates, and occasional random notes and thoughts. Come back often to see what's new!

    To see more previews and special offers, you can also become a fan of my Facebook page and follow me on Twitter.

    Latest News:

    The new studio, in downtown Collinsville, is open! Book your session now to take advantage of the current in-studio specials.

    The February and March photography classes are filling up quickly! Click HERE for information and to register.

    -Kelli

nina | connecticut newborn photographer

I have worked with this wonderful family since their first daughter was born almost two years ago. One of the best parts of my job is watching families grow! A & J – Thank you so much for having me back to photograph your newest addition. She is beautiful!




May 11, 2011 - 2:40 pm

ali parmelee - Kelli, you do amazing work! Thank you for preserving such specials moments for us with Nina and with Lucy. I feel like you really got a great glimpse of our family.

March 11, 2011 - 11:14 am

Lisa Kryschuk - What gorgeous family images! They will cherish these always!

March 7, 2011 - 12:14 pm

rebekah - love those family shots! so special!

March 4, 2011 - 3:54 pm

Melissa - What a beautiful family and gorgeous new addition. They will certainly cherish these forever!

March 2, 2011 - 11:20 pm

Megan - Love the natural feel to these. Lovely work!

March 2, 2011 - 10:28 pm

Kristi Mangan - these are so sweet! what great family shots! beautiful work!

March 2, 2011 - 11:37 am

Jaidean - She is beautiful! Big sister looks so proud – love it!

March 2, 2011 - 10:05 am

jennifer adams - awwww how beautiful, love the last set, beautiful family!

March 1, 2011 - 11:24 pm

Susie L - Aw – what a gorgeous, happy family! Wonderful lighting in these – they will love them!

March 1, 2011 - 9:48 pm

kelsey {las vegas wedding photographer} - Such precious images!

March 1, 2011 - 8:43 pm

Kristi - Beautiful!!! LOVE the family shots!!

March 1, 2011 - 7:50 pm

PamN - GORGEOUS – the color and clarity, the outfits, and the beautiful family!

February 28, 2011 - 7:57 pm

Amy - I love pretty much everything about that first family shot. Big sis looks like a little angel!

February 28, 2011 - 6:58 pm

Patricia Sampaio - I love you work! Congrats!

ashley | connecticut newborn portraits

After a week of warmer temps, we woke up to snow again this morning. Not much, but enough to make me long for Spring even more than I already had been. The kids are also on vacation from school this week, which means, among other things, that I won’t be getting much done around here! Just a few quick notes for now …

Have you noticed the new look of the blog? I’m working on a complete website and branding overhaul. It has taken a bit longer than I hoped (doesn’t everything?) but I hope to launch the new website in a few more weeks.

Spring booking will also start in a few more weeks, and I will kick off the annual Spring Session Giveaway. If you’re not already on the mailing list, email me at kelli@kellidease.com or become a fan on my Facebook page.

Finally, the Winter mini-session special has been extended through March. Click here to find out more!

And now onto the photos of beautiful eight-day-old Ashley:




March 3, 2011 - 11:21 pm

Krissy Allori - Really beautiful. Your color and clarity are spot on.

March 2, 2011 - 11:21 pm

Megan - these are just perfect. So peaceful. Wonderful lighting.

March 2, 2011 - 7:45 pm

Chelsie - These are adorable!! Great job.

March 1, 2011 - 8:43 pm

Kristi - What a sweet baby..these are beautiful!

christopher | fairfield county newborn photographer

I don’t know about you, but I’ve about had it with all of this snow! I miss sunshine and green and leaving my house. At least all of this time cooped up indoors has given me a chance to catch up on blogging. Not as much as I’d like to, of course – having the kids home every day doesn’t make getting work done very easy! Just one session for now, but one that I’ve been meaning to post for a while. I met this gorgeous little guy and his wonderful parents just before Christmas, so this post is long overdue!





February 8, 2011 - 4:22 pm

Nicole Caccamo - Kelli – just seeing your blog post now. Thanks again for your AMAZING photos. We still can’t stop looking at them. You were able to capture some really special moments for our family!

February 8, 2011 - 12:15 pm

Emily - These are gorgeous! What a beautiful family!

February 4, 2011 - 10:47 am

Kelli - Thank you, Keri!

February 3, 2011 - 11:51 pm

Keri - So so beatiful!
i was lucky enough to be their birth doula and just love the moments that you captured of them a few weeks later. These are just gorg!! I LOVE your work!

sweet little shia

Beautiful Shia came into the studio with her mom and dad just after Thanksgiving (which shows you just how far behind on blogging I am!). We got just one shot of her with her eyes open and then she was out. I love babies who make my job easy:-)


So chubby! So cute!

Mom and dad brought the sock monkey along for a few shots …




January 21, 2011 - 5:40 pm

Lisa Kryschuk - ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!! She is a perfect little bundle!

January 21, 2011 - 4:47 pm

Tori Piercy - Awwww what a gorgeous newborn! You did a fabulous job!

January 21, 2011 - 4:45 pm

Lina - Precious, love the captures!

January 21, 2011 - 2:49 pm

Kristi - Beautiful!!!

January 21, 2011 - 2:38 pm

Kristi Mangan - pure preciousness! love these! the one with the sock monkey is just adorable! great work!

January 21, 2011 - 2:10 pm

Krissy Allori - So beautiful! The color and clarity are just gorgeous.

January 21, 2011 - 11:27 am

Katherine - SO so sweet! Beautiful job!

January 21, 2011 - 9:47 am

Jen - These are gorgeous.

January 21, 2011 - 9:30 am

Lila - Oh my, what a little doll!! I love the sock monkey, too fun. She is precious and you got some AWESOME shots of her, mom and dad must just be thrilled!!

January 21, 2011 - 5:00 am

christie provost - these are fantastic! lovely job with a lovely baby!

January 20, 2011 - 8:13 pm

michelle - Thanks so much for making the entire experience such a pleasure!

January 20, 2011 - 1:08 pm

Tracey - These are gorgeous! Love that basket shot!

January 20, 2011 - 11:44 am

rose - Too precious! What a sweetheart!

January 20, 2011 - 2:22 am

mollie - she is perfection!! just sweet as can be :)

January 19, 2011 - 8:42 pm

this n that - These are just precious! Love them all!
-Shellie

January 19, 2011 - 7:17 pm

Susie L - Beautiful work Kelli! Love the one with the monkey hat and the shot in the basket!

winter mini sessions are here! | connecticut baby photographers

What is a Mini Session?
Mini sessions are simply shorter versions of a standard session. They are the perfect for when you just need a few photos to update your collection, capture a special phase in your child’s life, or just because!

Your Mini Session Images
These 30 minute mini sessions will result in an average of 8 to 10 fully edited images to choose from, presented in a private online gallery that you may share with friends and family. The package also includes a free 5×7 print of your choice.

All client galleries will be posted within two weeks of your session.

Once your gallery is ready for viewing, you will receive an email with your link and password. Your gallery will remain active for 7 days. All print orders must be placed in this time.

Mini Session Location
All sessions will take place in Kelli’s home studio, located in Hamden.

The Fine Print
The $125 session fee is due at the time of booking to reserve your mini session spot. This fee is non-refundable, but can be applied to a full session in 2011 should you be unable to attend.

Due to space limitations, these sessions are limited to babies who can sit up independently but not yet walk. The suggested age is 6 to 9 months, but all babies are welcome as long as they fit the criteria.

Dates and times are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

Contact Kelli at kelli@kellidease.com or 203.230.0941 to reserve your spot!

February 21, 2011 - 12:33 pm

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