Category Archives: Child Photography

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 [...]

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 [...]

Birthday Photo Sessions in Farmington, CT: Cake Smashes, First Birthdays, and Beyond

Four-year-old boy has a 4th birthday photoshoot in a Farmington, CT studio

Birthdays go fast. (Extremely fast. You blink and the baby who couldn't hold his own head up is now on his way to being taller than you.) Whether it's the first birthday or the tenth, each one has something specific about it that's worth documenting before it's gone. At my studio in Farmington, CT, birthday [...]

Product Options | Digital versus Fine Art

a framed print from a newborn session with Kelli Dease Photography featuring a baby being held by his father

In the aftermath of the pandemic, I, like many photographers, found myself facing unforeseen challenges and forced to rethink the way I conducted business. At Kelli Dease Photography, our approach to serving clients had always centered around in-person ordering sessions and delivering printed artwork. These sessions were not only a chance for clients to view [...]

Outdoor Photos in CT | Thinking Ahead to Spring

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As the vibrant hues of spring and summer unfold in Connecticut, it's the perfect time to capture professional photos of your family in the great outdoors. At Kelli Dease Photography, we specialize in creating relaxed and memorable family photo sessions set against the picturesque backdrop of an open field. Our unique blend of light and [...]