# Kelli Dease Photography: Farmington CT Photographer > Kelli Dease Photography is a boutique portrait studio in Farmington, CT, specializing in maternity, newborn, baby milestones, family, children, and headshot photography. With nearly two decades of experience, KDP serves families throughout the Farmington Valley, including West Hartford, Avon, Simsbury, and the greater Hartford County area. The studio offers a fully guided client experience with a curated wardrobe, personalized styling help, and a timeless, neutral editing style. Book a session at kellidease.com. > Studio: 29 Mill Street, Farmington (Unionville), CT 06085. Serving families throughout Farmington, West Hartford, Avon, Simsbury, and surrounding areas within 45 miles of Farmington. Contact and booking: kellidease.com ## Pages - [The Childhood Edit: a minimalist portrait event](https://kellidease.com/the-childhood-edit/): Is this session right for younger children? The Childhood Edit works best for kids who can settle into a quiet... - [Simsbury Family Photographer](https://kellidease.com/simsbury-family-photographer/): - [Purchase a Gift Certificate](https://kellidease.com/gift-certificates/) - [Motherhood Mini Sessions](https://kellidease.com/motherhood-mini-sessions/) - [What to Wear for Photos](https://kellidease.com/what-to-wear-for-photos/) - [Connecticut Newborn & First Year Photography Package](https://kellidease.com/newborn-photo-package/): When do I need to join the Membership? You can join at any time during your baby’s first year. Most... - [Valentine Mini Photoshoots](https://kellidease.com/valentines-day-photos/) - [Christmas and Santa Photoshoots](https://kellidease.com/christmas-and-santa-photos/) - [Outdoor Fall Family Photos in Connecticut](https://kellidease.com/fall-family-photos/): Who can be included in a family session? Fall family sessions are best suited for immediate families. You can also... - [Outdoor Family Photography Mini Sessions](https://kellidease.com/outdoor-mini-sessions/) - [West Hartford Family Photographer](https://kellidease.com/west-hartford-family-photographer/): Do you photograph families from West Hartford? All the time! My studio sits just outside West Hartford in Farmington’s Unionville... - [Investment](https://kellidease.com/custom-photography-pricing/) - [Photography Services | Kelli Dease Photography, Farmington CT](https://kellidease.com/photography-services/) - [Studio Rental](https://kellidease.com/studio-rental/) - [Investment - Fine Art Products](https://kellidease.com/custom-photography-pricing-fine-art/): Fine Art Products following each session, you may choose from our carefully curated fine art product line: framed fine-art prints... - [Headshots](https://kellidease.com/headshot-sessions/): - [Connecticut Children's Portrait Photographer](https://kellidease.com/personality-portraits/): What's the difference between a candid or personality portrait session and a traditional portrait session? Both happen within the same... - [Farmington CT Photographer](https://kellidease.com/) - [The Studio](https://kellidease.com/the-studio/) - [The Product Line](https://kellidease.com/product-line/) - [Studio Wardrobe](https://kellidease.com/studio-wardrobe/) - [Cake Smash Photography](https://kellidease.com/cake-smash-sessions/): What types of birthday photo sessions do you offer? I offer cake smash sessions for younger children and classic milestone... - [How Custom Photography Works](https://kellidease.com/how-custom-photography-works/): What is Custom Photography and How Does it Work? Custom photography is an opportunity to capture the story of your... - [Outdoor Family Photography](https://kellidease.com/family-and-child-sessions/): WHAT SHOULD MY FAMILY WEAR TO A PHOTO SESSION? Clothing makes a bigger difference than most people expect. I recommend... - [Connecticut Maternity Photographer](https://kellidease.com/maternity-photographer/) - [Connecticut Newborn Photographer](https://kellidease.com/newborn-photographer/): Where do Connecticut newborn photography sessions take place? Newborn photo sessions are done in my Farmington, CT studio, allowing me... - [Baby Sessions](https://kellidease.com/baby-sessions/): Where do baby milestone sessions take place? All sessions take place at my studio in Farmington, Connecticut. A controlled studio... - [About](https://kellidease.com/about/) - [Contact](https://kellidease.com/contact/) - [Blog](https://kellidease.com/blog/) ## Posts - [How Often Should You Take Family Photos?](https://kellidease.com/family-photography/how-often-should-you-take-family-photos/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Once a year. That’s the short answer, and if you stop reading right here you’ll still be ahead... - [Best Maternity Photographers in Connecticut: A Guide by Region and Style](https://kellidease.com/maternity-photography/best-maternity-photographers-in-connecticut/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Finding the best maternity photographers in Connecticut sounds simple until you open a dozen tabs and every studio... - [When to Take Maternity Photos: The Best Time to Schedule Your Session](https://kellidease.com/maternity-photography/when-to-take-maternity-photos/): If you’re wondering when to take maternity photos, the quick answer is weeks 28 to 34. This post covers why... - [How to Survive Family Photos With a Toddler](https://kellidease.com/child-photography/how-to-survive-family-photos-with-a-toddler/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Family photos with a toddler are a different animal than family photos with a baby. Somewhere around 18 months,... - [Best Newborn Photographers in Connecticut: A Statewide Guide for New Parents](https://kellidease.com/information/best-newborn-photographers-connecticut/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Finding the best newborn photographers in Connecticut sounds simple until you open twelve tabs and every studio starts... - [Fresh 48 vs a Studio Newborn Session: What's the Difference?](https://kellidease.com/ct-newborn-photography/fresh-48-vs-studio-newborn-session/) - [Why Book Your Maternity and Newborn Photos Together](https://kellidease.com/maternity-photography/booking-maternity-and-newborn-photos-together/): You’re pregnant, you’ve decided you want maternity photos, and somewhere in the back of your mind you know newborn photos... - [Studio vs Outdoor Maternity Photos in Connecticut: How to Choose](https://kellidease.com/maternity-photography/studio-vs-outdoor-maternity-photos/): Once you’ve decided to book maternity photos, the next question is usually where to take them. Studio or outdoors? Both... - [Birthday Portrait Sessions in Avon, Simsbury, and the Farmington Valley](https://kellidease.com/child-photography/birthday-portrait-sessions-avon-simsbury-farmington-valley/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] The first birthday gets a lot of attention. After that, birthday photos tend to fade into party snaps... - [Cake Smash Sessions in Connecticut: What They Are, How They Work, and What to Expect](https://kellidease.com/baby-photography/first-birthday-cake-smash-ct/): A cake smash session is exactly what it sounds like: a baby, a cake, and a camera ready for whatever... - [First Birthday Photographer in the Farmington Valley, Connecticut](https://kellidease.com/baby-photography/first-birthday-photographer-in-the-farmington-valley-connecticut/): The first birthday is a milestone that’s hard to describe until you’re in it. One minute you’re leaving the hospital... - [What to Wear for Family Photos: A Complete Guide](https://kellidease.com/family-photography/what-to-wear-for-family-photos/): You probably chose your photographer because something in their portfolio caught you. Maybe you couldn’t say exactly what it was.... - [Children's Portrait Photography in Connecticut: What to Expect (and Why the Silly Moments Are the Best Ones)](https://kellidease.com/child-photography/personality-portrait-photography-connecticut/): I have two boys. My older son was born serious in a way that felt less like a phase and... - [Newborn Sessions for Second-Time Parents: What's Different](https://kellidease.com/ct-newborn-photography/newborn-session-second-baby/): Second babies arrive into a house that already has snacks on the floor, a toddler with opinions, and parents who... - [Baby Milestone Sitter Sessions in Connecticut: What They Are, When to Book, and What to Expect](https://kellidease.com/baby-photography/baby-milestone-sitter-session-connecticut/): Baby Milestone Sitter Sessions in Connecticut: What They Are, When to Book, and What to Expect Around six months old,... - [Spring Family Photo Outfits: A Styling Guide and Shopping Edit](https://kellidease.com/what-to-wear-guides/spring-family-photo-outfits/): Getting yourself dressed for photos is manageable. Getting yourself, a toddler, a six-year-old, and a partner who just wants to... - [What to Wear for Maternity Photos in Connecticut (And What to Skip)](https://kellidease.com/maternity-photography/what-to-wear-for-maternity-photos/): The question I get asked most in the weeks before a maternity session is some version of what to wear... - [Connecticut Family Photo Sessions: Studio, Outdoor, and How to Choose](https://kellidease.com/family-photography/connecticut-family-photo-sessions/): [vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Planning a family photo session in Connecticut involves more decisions than most people expect before they even reach out... - [What to Expect at a Maternity Photo Session](https://kellidease.com/maternity-photography/what-to-expect-at-a-maternity-photo-session/): Most first-time clients book a maternity session without quite knowing what to expect. You’ve seen the photos. You want them.... - [Headshots for LinkedIn: What Actually Works](https://kellidease.com/professional-headshot-photography/headshots-for-linkedin/): [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whether you are just starting out or have been in your field for twenty years, LinkedIn is one of the... - [What to Wear for Motherhood Mini Sessions](https://kellidease.com/information/what-to-wear-for-motherhood-photos/): Getting dressed for a photo session sounds simple until you’re standing in front of your closet the day before, suddenly... - [Motherhood Mini Sessions: Why Every Mom Deserves to Be in the Photo](https://kellidease.com/news_and_updates/motherhood-mini-sessions-guide/): There is a particular kind of irony that most mothers know well. You are the one who remembers to bring... - [2026 SPRING PHOTO SESSION GIVEAWAY | CT FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER](https://kellidease.com/news_and_updates/2026-spring-photo-session-giveaway-farmington-ct-photographer/): Welcome to our annual Spring Session Giveaway! The contest is open to all and entering is pretty simple, but read... - [Which Photography Session Type Is Right for You?](https://kellidease.com/information/how-to-choose-a-photography-session/): Every session I offer comes with the same foundation: full-resolution digital images, wardrobe and styling help, a complete session guide,... - [Mini Sessions: Are They Right for You?](https://kellidease.com/baby-photography/mini-sessions-are-they-right-for-you/): Mini photography sessions have become one of the most searched and booked offerings in the portrait photography world, and it’s... - [Is My Baby Too Old for Newborn Photos?](https://kellidease.com/ct-newborn-photography/is-my-baby-too-old-for-newborn-photos/): You had a baby. You survived the first few weeks. And somewhere in between the feeding schedule, the visitors, and... - [Baby’s First Year in Photos: Milestones You Don’t Want to Miss](https://kellidease.com/information/baby-first-year-photo-milestones/): Your baby’s first year is full of changes that happen almost overnight. One day they’re curled and sleepy in your... - [Why Book a Newborn Photo Package to Document Baby's First Year?](https://kellidease.com/ct-newborn-photography/why-book-newborn-photo-package/): When planning maternity photos or newborn photos, many families assume they’ll book sessions one at a time. That works for... - [Newborn Photo Session Tips Every Parent Should Know](https://kellidease.com/ct-newborn-photography/newborn-photo-session-tips/): Every parent wants to have beautiful photos of their newborn baby, but a newborn photo shoot can sometimes not go... - [What to Wear for Newborn Photos](https://kellidease.com/information/what-to-wear-for-newborn-photos/): When it comes to newborn photos, your baby is always the focus. That said, many families choose to include parent,... - [What to Expect During a Studio Newborn Photoshoot](https://kellidease.com/information/what-to-expect-newborn-photo-session/): If you’re wondering what to expect during a studio newborn photography session, this guide will walk you through everything you... - [When to Schedule Your Newborn Photo Session](https://kellidease.com/information/when-to-schedule-newborn-photos/): If you’re pregnant and trying to get everything in place before your baby arrives, and you plan to schedule a... - [Your Guide to Timeless Newborn Photography](https://kellidease.com/information/newborn-photography-guide/): If you’re searching for helpful advice, this Parent’s Guide to Studio Newborn Photography will give you a great foundation for... - [What to Wear for Valentine’s Day Minis: Cute & Simple Outfit Ideas](https://kellidease.com/information/valentines-day-mini-outfit-ideas/): If you’ve ever signed up for a mini session and then immediately thought, “Great. Now I have to figure out... - [The Ultimate Fall Color Palette for Family Photos](https://kellidease.com/fall-family-photoshoots/fall-color-palette-family-photos-ct/): Planning Outfits for Timeless, Cozy, and Picture-Perfect Family Sessions Let’s be honest, figuring out what to wear for family photos... - [When and Where to Take Fall Family Photos in Connecticut](https://kellidease.com/fall-family-photoshoots/fall-family-photos-connecticut/): Fall family photo season in Connecticut is short but spectacular. If you’ve been wondering when and where to take fall... # # Detailed Content ## Pages ## Posts