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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

I love the senior sessions. Besides the newborn sessions , the senior sessions are my favorites! This particular senior though, is MINE. YIKES! To say it out loud. A senior. Grab me my tissues! Im with all of you other senior parents trying to figure out how did the time go by in a BLINK!? […]

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