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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 […]

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!? […]

Hello Friends! Thank you so much for stopping in to Christy Mitchell Photography! I am a portrait photographer, located in Wallingford, CT that specializes in Maternity, Newborn, Children, & Senior photography. Kaden was my first newborn session of 2023 and he was a little rockstar! When mom contacted me, she told me his nursery colors […]

Justin/Lyman Hall Class of 2023! I met up with Justin and his mom at one of my favorite locations, Gouevia Winery. It’s the perfect backdrop for his senior session. I have known Justin since he was in elementary school as well and such a nice kind hearted young man. Over the years he has been […]

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