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Bryan contacted me a little while ago to see about hiring me to capture his proposal to his girlfriend of 3 years Liv. He said that she loved Hammonasett Beach in Madison, CT and that he wanted to proposal on May 6th. Perfect. The beach is always a beautiful spot for a photo session , […]

A one-year portrait session is an exciting milestone for both parents and their child. Here are some things you can expect during a one-year portrait session with Christy Mitchell Photography: This is a playful and interactive session a celebration of the first year! At this age, children are usually very active and curious about their […]

What happens with a headshot photo session at Christy Mitchell Photography? Headshots are professional photographs that capture a person’s head and shoulders, typically used for business, acting, modeling, or other professional purposes. Here are some reasons why you may need headshots: Overall, headshots are an important part of establishing your professional image and can help […]

I have been getting a lot of questions about what happens at one of my newborn sessions at my Wallingford Studio , so I figured I would create a blog post about it. What is the best time to photograph my newborn? Newborn sessions are best when babies are 7-16 days as that is when […]

When Breanna reached out to me asking if I would do a generation family photo for her family, I immediately said YES! A few months prior I had meet Breanna for her daughter Layla’s newborn session, so I knew going into the session that the family would be just as sweet as she was! I […]

You’re expecting! Congratulations! Such an amazing & exciting time! Due dates are reserved months in advance with a limited number of reserved dates per month. To reserve your due date, 50% payment of your newborn collection is required. CMP offers 3 Newborn Collections. The Petite Collection, Classic Collection and Signature Collection. Contact me for more […]

Hello! Thanks for stopping in to check out the newest post on the blog. This photography session was an extended family session. When Erin contacted me in November, looking for an extended family photo session for the week of Christmas vacation , I knew I had to do whatever it took to make it happen! […]

Newborn Photo Session Hello Friends ! Welcome to Christy Mitchell Photography-Newborn, Children, Family & Senior Photographer located in Wallingford, Connecticut. I am new to blogging, but not new to photography and am going into my 13th year! If you had asked me 13 years ago if I had thought that my hobby, my love, my […]

Greetings & Welcome! Introducing Logan!! Thanks for stopping in and reading about todays blog about Logan! This handsome little guy was a rockstar at his session. Mom and Dad followed the parent prep guide to a T and Logan understood the assignment. 🙂 This is one of my favorite poses, Froggy pose! I just love […]

Angela is very girlie girl, and loves PINK. Love that these amazing hydrangeas were the perfect compliment to her outfit! I love posed moments, but I also love the candid moments. Sometimes I like the candid ones more. Those times are when they think you aren’t focusing on them and paying attention. It gives them […]

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