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Family photos from different seasons in Connecticut in a grid with a title "the best season to take your family photos"

Choosing the right season for your perfect family photos isn’t hard. This guide includes pros and cons of each season + recommended locations for each season in Southeastern Connecticut.

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The Best Season for Connecticut Family Photos | Connecticut Family Photographer

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Family snuggling together at Christmas Tree Farm
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Probably the most popular question a photographer receives is, “what do I wear?” Since I’ve realized that your style and wardrobe will be different for different session types, I figured I would write a bit about what I recommend wearing, especially for my style of photography. This post is for Tree Farm Mini Sessions in […]

What to Wear: Tree Farm Family Photography

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mom and dad crouched down kissing son on cheeks.

This seems like such a silly post, especially from the perspective of a photographer, but let me tell you some other things about me. When I’m not taking photographs, I’m a budgeting guru, a personal finance maven, and an early retirement evangelist. I believe in spending your money where it is meaningful to you, and […]

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Why I Pay for Family Photography | Connecticut Family Photographer

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mom with newborn baby and toddler daughter
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So your newborn photography session is coming up, you’ve read How to Prepare for Your Newborn Lifestyle Session, and now you’re wondering what actually happens when I’m at your house? First, I’m going to wash my hands.When I come in, we’ll say hi and meet, and then I’m going to wash my hands. I do […]

What to Expect During Your Newborn Lifestyle Session | Connecticut Newborn Photographer

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