Category Archives: Children’s Photography

Children’s Portrait Photography in Connecticut: What to Expect (and Why the Silly Moments Are the Best Ones)

a head and shoulders image of a five year-old girl in a pink sweater, smiling during a personality portrait photoshoot in farmington, ct.

I have two boys. My older son was born serious in a way that felt less like a phase and more like a personality philosophy. Not difficult (well ... sometimes), just very deliberate about everything. My younger one was "cling to my leg in any new situation and take at least 20 minutes to warm [...]

Motherhood Mini Sessions: Why Every Mom Deserves to Be in the Photo

Close-up portrait of baby with blue eyes being held by smiling mom during a Connecticut motherhood mini session

There is a particular kind of irony that most mothers know well. You are the one who remembers to bring the camera. You are the one who notices the light coming through the window and grabs your phone before the moment passes. You have thousands of photos of your children: their first steps, their gap-toothed [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]