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Capturing Krissy’s Beautiful Spirit: A Valentine Mini Session to Remember Recently, I had the absolute joy of welcoming a sweet and vibrant 10-year-old girl named Krissy to my studio for a very special Valentine Mini Session. This session was particularly meaningful because it marked the first time Krissy had professional photos taken since she was […]

Capturing the precious moments of your newborn’s first days is a cherished experience, but preparing for a newborn photography session can feel overwhelming. This guide will help you get ready for your newborn photography session so the day goes smoothly, and you receive those heart-melting images you’ll treasure forever. Why Preparing for Your Newborn Photography […]

Senior Spotlight – Elizabeth! 🎓 Lyman Hall Class of 2025! A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting up with Elizabeth at Hammonasset Beach for her senior session. The beach is such a perfect location for senior photos, with its calming atmosphere, natural rocks, and tall grasses that create an amazing backdrop, no […]

Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting up with Shannon and Djordje for their engagement session at one of my favorite spots, Gouveia Vineyards in Wallingford. It was a gorgeous late summer afternoon, and we had so much fun exploring the vineyard together. Shannon and Djordje are absolutely the cutest couple, as you can […]

Connecticut Newborn Photography Session Hello! Thank you so much for visiting Christy Mitchell Photography-CT Newborn Photographer. I am a photographer, located in Wallingford, but serves all of Connecticut, including, Meriden. Cheshire, Southington, North Haven, New Haven, Guilford, Branford, North Branford, New Haven, Hartford and Middletown. Welcome to the blog, where we love to capture and […]

Welcoming a child into the world is a monumental event filled with joy, love, and countless cherished moments. As Everly turned one, her family decided to commemorate this milestone with a heartwarming photo session that captured her budding personality and the journey of her first year. In this blog post, let me take you through […]

A children’s photo session for a 2-year-old typically involves capturing beautiful and memorable photographs of the child. CMP overs a full session either in studio or on location as well as mini milestone studio sessions. Did you ever wonder what really goes on at a session? Here’s what typically happens during such a session: Remember, […]

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 […]

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