2026 SPRING PHOTO SESSION GIVEAWAY | CT FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Welcome to our annual Spring Session Giveaway! The contest is open to all and entering is pretty simple, but read carefully so you don't miss any steps. The winner will receive: - a 30-minute photo session (in-studio or outdoor) - his/her choice of 10 digital images A winner will be drawn at random on Friday, [...]

Which Photography Session Type Is Right for You?

a studio portrait of a little girl taken during a portrait session in Connecticut by children's photographer Kelli Dease

Every session I offer comes with the same foundation: full-resolution digital images, wardrobe and styling help, a complete session guide, and professional editing. What changes across my three primary session types is time, and time is what gives us flexibility, variety, and room to breathe. In this post, I'll guide you through figuring out out [...]

Mini Sessions: Are They Right for You?

a studio portrait of a little boy taken during a personality portrait mini session in Connecticut

Mini photography sessions have become one of the most searched and booked offerings in the portrait photography world, and it’s easy to see why. They’re short, focused, and typically more affordable than a full session. But mini photography sessions aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution, and booking one without understanding what you’re actually getting can lead to [...]

Is My Baby Too Old for Newborn Photos?

Smiling baby wrapped in a white blanket during a studio newborn session with Connecticut newborn photographer Kelli Dease

You had a baby. You survived the first few weeks. And somewhere in between the feeding schedule, the visitors, and the general fog of new parenthood, newborn photos fell off the to-do list. Now your baby is a month old and you’re Googling “is my baby too old for newborn photos” at 2am. First of [...]

Baby’s First Year in Photos: Milestones You Don’t Want to Miss

Studio newborn portrait of a sleeping baby swaddled in white, lying on their side against a light neutral backdrop in a minimalist newborn photography session.

Your baby’s first year is full of changes that happen almost overnight. One day they’re curled and sleepy in your arms, and before you know it they’re sitting up, pulling to stand, and determined to move. Many parents tell me they don’t want to miss a single stage, but they’re not always sure when those [...]

2026 SPRING PHOTO SESSION GIVEAWAY | CT FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Which Photography Session Type Is Right for You?

Mini Sessions: Are They Right for You?

Is My Baby Too Old for Newborn Photos?

Baby’s First Year in Photos: Milestones You Don’t Want to Miss

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