Take easy, better photos at home!

1.  Find decent natural light, do your photos during the day! Stay out of direct sun.  Cloudy days- like today, is the best! 
If you are inside- find a window and put your child/children in front of the window or it can be on the side. You stand on the side of them- make sure the light from the window is hitting them. 
If you are outside- STAY OUT OF DIRECT SUN!! I REPEAT, NO DIRECT SUN! :) 

2. If you want family photos- set your phone on a timer, and jump in! 

3.  To lighten/edit your photos after taking them- there are a ton of apps to do this. I personally use Lightroom and instasize. They are both pretty easy. Your best bet is instasize! 

4. Try not to over edit them, you don't need to do much. 
Think: Less is more! 

5.  Dont stress, if they aren't perfect, if the kids are crying, if they aren't looking!  This is all about capturing the moment!! 

Hope this helps, if anyone has DIRECT questions- feel free to ask!!! 

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 

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,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