Connecticut family and newborn photographer // 2018 newborn sessions wrapped up

Well hello friends, it been way too long since I blogged- let alone blogged a session. I seriously am making it a goal to blog MORE in 2019. So help me keep accountable.

Since I missed the entire year of 2018 except one time. I am going to give you a wrap here all HERE… so here it goes.

2018 wrap up:

Lets start with all the babies…

February:

I met Elliot + spent the morning with his sweet family in their home.

I love being able to come to your home to capture these precious moments! Elliot, his big sister, dog and parents were easy going and laid back.. always makes the session go so smoothly!

Next up in February was Logan, his sweet parents + guard dogs <3

Logan didn’t want anything to do with sleeping, but that’s totally OK- we got some amazing sweet moments.

To end February was Salem, her brother + parents

I love the way that big brother Asher cared for his little sister!

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY TO ALL THE FEBRUARY BABIES <3

MARCH

First up, Maelyn <3 Jess and I have grown a great friendship over the last few years, I always LOVE photographing her beautiful family.

Next up was Annelise + James… I LOVE TWINS! Im from a family of twins, and I nannied for twins- I just LOVE the connection of them. Isabelle is my cousins best friend, and she’s the sweetest! So of course I LOVE being able to capture these special moments.

APRIL

This sweet family: William was sweet as ever, it just matches his parents!

I loved being able to get some photos of this beautiful mama with her baby bump before Elyse arrived to the world! Damien is seriously the sweetest most gentle toddler i’ve ever met.

Finnn was and IS ( he was just in my studio last weekend ) one of the sweetest babies- goes with his parents, Always smiling, and such a happy baby! Plus he’s an October baby- and OF course that’s my favorite month ;)

I have about 10 newborn sessions that are not featured due to not wanting to be advertised, I always respect that! :) So we are skipping to the last session of the year.. and this one was at the new studio space!

What you don’t see is that dad got totally pooped on.. ha! But it was 100% worth it <3

I love having the studio space as an option, because not everyone wants me in their home! My newborn sessions are easy, laid back and I focus on your connection to the baby.

Ellington Family Photographer // Westbrook Beach Session

I couldn't get enough of these beach sessions and with fall quickly approaching ( okay its practically here ) I thought it was time I finished these sessions and get them blogged! 

Next up is this adorable sweet family; Jessica, Paulie, Gabby and Carter were easy and just loved being on the beach! Carter enjoyed eating the sand more than anything I think ;)  Paulie couldn't wait to get home and tell his dad about the crabs he was looking for! 

You can tell how calm, patient and loving Jessica is -- those 3 kiddos adore her <3 

Thank you for sharing some special moments and I look forward to the next time together  <3 

CT Family Photographer// Westbrook, CT// Beach Photo Session

Back in November this sweet family reached out to me to take pictures for the holidays!   They had 3 little girls, and everyone was so very quiet. Well not Olivia and Sophia- but everyone else was! LOL.   I fell in love with these little girls right away.   They are full of their own personality and it shines through each of them!  

Mom and Dad are pretty easy going, and laid back! Makes each session easy and smooth <3 Since November I have seen them 4 times for a few other sessions, and Heather came up with an amazing idea to host a mini session event at their family beach house down in Westbrook, CT in July.  I would never say no!  It was a wonderful day- and it was all thanks to this wonderful family and Heathers parents who are all so welcoming, and great people to be around! 

I had 11 families total throughout the day- and it was perfect! 

First up was the Galattos of course- but Im going to break it down. 

Sophia is 100% a born true leader, she wants to know all the details, has lots of ideas and everything should really go her way in her eyes. She's a sweet older sister of 2 and LOVES her family.  She told me at the beach that her best days are days at the beach with her family.  <3

Than there is Olivia, sweet Olivia.   She has that sweet little voice that you just cannot resist. She's as girly as they come but has no problem lifting up her dress to get dirty!   She was trying to help me to get people to smile during their sessions and she kept saying the silliest things.   Made us all laugh for sure. She then turned to me and said- "this is fun! "  YOU are hired Olivia as soon as you are ready <3 

They are 100% sisters.  They love each other when they want to, and they don't like each other when they want to.   Mia is a lucky girl to have 2 big amazing sisters <3 

I adore this family, and the love they have for each other <3 

Thank you Dave, Heather, Olivia, Sophia and Mia for sharing this beautiful day with you and your friends. Thank you truly for making me feel so welcomed. I look forward to the next time <3

Ellington Family Photographer // Newborn Photo Session //Dominic

Ive known Jess for quite sometime now- and when she asked me to be her newborn photographer I was honored!  Dominic Lorenzo Abrusci was a sweetheart! He was awake almost the entire time- guess he didn't want to miss much ;) 

Jess + Steve are excited sweet new parents! 

Dominic didn't want to miss a beat our entire session + but he was so sweet, it did not matter! 

Thank you Abrusci Family for sharing such a special moment in your lives! <3 

Ellington Family Photographer// Cakesmash// Mia

My goodness, I met Mia back in the fall with her parents, and 2 older sister Sophia and Olivia. Mia is just a sweetie.  Half of the time you don't even know she is there, she is always filled with smiles, giggles, and just watching everyone around her especially her 2 sisters!   

When asked to do her 1st birthday cake smash session, I had no hesitation!  

It was quite the fun time, at first Mia didn't like it that much..  She needed extra momma snuggles and babas <3  

I know Mia, being a baby model is hard work... 

Then we were okay, and when we discovered these weird things made noise- it was all smiles! 

Now for the best part!    the CAKE! 

At first we weren't sure about it, but I think she kinda got used it

especially when she figured out the best part! 

It could be thrown off!   Oh Mia <3 

Now it was time for sisters to come and help finish this cake! 

THANK YOU MIA for such a fun evening, and HAPPY HAPPY 1st Birthday to you! 

CT Family Photographer // A Day In The Life \\ Ellington, CT

Theres nothing more special than sitting back and watching a family interact with each other. Documentary photography has been something Ive been wanting to do since I started. But needed to just start it!  

 A few months ago I was able to meet Jess, Ben and Annabelle for her 1st birthday. They are just the sweetest little family.   Jess invited me back for a morning to hang out with them!  So what does a morning look like in their house?

Well.. 

There is bed head, and a cute little face running around.  

Pancakes, giggles and coffee... well maybe not enough?

Sorry Jess, I hear Ben drinks all the coffee around here. 

There is also lots of daddy-daughter chats 

and

doggy kisses..

Family time together doesn't have to be anything fancy, your photo sessions don't have to be anything fancy.  You can hang in your pjs, let me do all the work <3 

Dance in your living room, like no one is watching 

Thank you Jess, Annabelle + Ben for sharing your morning with me <3

CT Family Photographer // Nieland family // { South Windsor, CT }

I had met Sabrina + Carter through some cool/awesome Moms that I had met out in the Facebook world.  Sabrina had won a Mommy and Me photo session, but her sweet hubby wanted to of course be included!  I wouldn't ever turn that down, so we had a great family session! 

Carter is 2, and you know what 2 year olds don't do long?...Sit.  So we have to make sure we keep them busy, which of course is fine with me! So we spent some time of the session chasing him around, blowing wishes in flowers and just having an easy fun time! 

Carter is one silly little boy, who loves his mom + dad very much.  I love when you are around a family and can just feel all the love they have for each other. 

We for sure had some good laughs during this session, there was this little bridge that they were sitting near and Carter thought it would be funny to take off his shoes! Silly boy,  Well one of the shoes fell in the water. Brad tried hard to get the shoe until a nice stranger who was walking by decided to help! Luckily, we did rescue the very wet shoe! 

LOL, it will for sure be a story to tell Carter when he gets older! :)  Glad he got the shoe. 

Thank you Carter, Brad & Sabrina for allowing me to share these special memories with you! I look forward to the next time we work together   <3 

Ellington Family Photographer // Addison, Newborn Session

I love catching up with old friends.  Especially when I am meeting their sweet little new addition! I was honored when Kristol and Dave reached out to me for their newborn photography. 

Addison Grace Tepper was a perfect little peanut

When you are a new parent or just a parent with a newborn the last thing I want you to do is stress; I always come to you, and try to make sure you don't stress if they are fussing, won't sleep, etc. Well little Addison wouldn't sleep, she was fighting it. Guess she wanted to hang out with us! Which is totally OK with me. 

Kristol and Dave are so calm,  gentle and sweet.    Little Addison is a lucky girl to have such great parents.  We cant of course forget about the 1st baby of the house- he's a little furry , and his kisses may be slobbery but he's loved oh so much and loves his baby sister already! 

So much love in the Tepper house! Thank you all for allowing me to share this special moment with you all. I look forward to watching addison grow + seeing you on the next milestone! 

Ellington Family Photographer // Mommy and Me session with Bridgette

The entire month of May I offered Mommy & Me mini sessions. I believe being a mom is a special and hard job.  You forget as a mom that you are doing wonderfully and your children love you. I wanted moms to stop for a moment, and just enjoy moments with their children. 

Bridgette reached out to me through facebook, we had never met before but meeting her and her beautiful family at the location I had felt that we had known each other before! Bridgette had a smile on her the entire session.  You can tell that her children are her entire world.  There is no question about that. 

Luca is an adorable 2 year old with so much sweetness to him! Giulana is just the cutest, she loves her mama, doing her own thing ( as most 1 year olds do ) - but you know for sure they love their mama! 

I made sure we finished the session with some family shots! 

Thank you D'Angelo family for a fun, easy, sweet family photo session!  See you at the next milestone <3 

Ellington,Connecticut 1st birthday session // Annabelle

Birthdays are special, especially 1.  Its a time to celebrate the 1st year of life. So much has changed since you come into this world.  You start by being a little bundle of joy - who sleeps, poops, and eats. Your loved ones watch you grow into a little person who is most likely running around, saying words, and developing your own little personality! It sure is special & I always love capturing those moments! 

Jess booked me months ago to capture this special birthday session! And before we knew it, it was here.  

Jess is quite the crafty one! I got to their house and there was so much fun decor! 

Annabelle was the sweetest- It was a chilly day, and she didn't even complain once! She ran around, having a great time and even when we needed her to do something silly; she went right along with it! Her personality for sure fit her parents. Easy + laid back <3 

The view from their house is just about perfect.  Even with a cloudy day- it can make you fall in love with Connecticut, if you weren't already. 

It was truly an easy session + with a little help from grandparents ( thank you! ) we made sure this cutie was always smiling + laughing; which again, she was just a happy baby! 

Thank you Jess, Ben, and sweet little Annabelle for sharing this special moment with you-  I look forward to future sessions  <3