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It’s incredible how time flies, and with the warmer weather in the forecast and only a few more months left of this school year, its time to open up the calendar for the class of 2025 seniors! Senior year brings a mix of emotions for both parents and students alike. Choosing the right photographer for […]

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 […]

Your child is going to be starting their senior year of high school. If you are like me, you are really trying to figure out how that happened, since it was just yesterday they were heading off to kindergarten. There is so many emotions around the senior year. Two of my boys have graduated high […]

Hello! Thank you taking the time to read the newest blog post from Christy Mitchell Photography. I am a newborn, children, family and senior photographer located in Wallingford, Connecticut. My studio is located in Wallingford, but its not uncommon for clients to travel from New York or Massachusetts for their newborn session. Newborn photography has […]

Meet Melissa & Adam! These two joined me a few weeks ago up at one of my most favorite locations, Gouevia Winery in Wallingford, for their maternity session. They chose my Petite Mini Maternity Session , which is the perfect session to capture a few photos of the excited parents-to-be and that beautiful baby bump! […]

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 […]

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