Connecticut Portrait Photographers

Seshu Photography is the work of Seshu Badrinath, a Connecticut-based portrait photographer with decades of experience and an editorial background that includes work for ESPN and MSNBC. Based in Avon, Seshu specializes in high school senior portraits, bringing a candid, story-driven approach to every session. Seshu is known for creating a relaxed, fully personalized experience that helps seniors… Read more

As a mother of four, I understand how overwhelming it can be to prepare for a photo session with little ones. THAT’S WHY I CREATED ONE BIG HAPPY PHOTO. I design a personal and meaningful experience for you to enjoy. And at the end of it, you’ll have beautiful artwork and heirloom photographs featuring your favorite little people. Over the past thirteen years, it’s been my joy to… Read more

Ute-Christin Photography is a Connecticut-based newborn, maternity, and family photography studio specializing in creating timeless, joyful memories for growing families. Since 2010, Ute-Christin has been capturing some of life's most precious milestones with a warm, relaxed approach and a passion for beautiful, authentic imagery. Known for her colorful style, attention to detail, and… Read more

Ashley Wiggins is a New Haven, Connecticut lifestyle and family photographer who focuses on helping people feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera. She works with clients for maternity, newborn, family, couples, elopements, portraits, branding, headshots, military homecoming, and real estate sessions. Her site emphasizes story-driven work and a warm, faith-tinged perspective rooted… Read more

Milena Cerqueira Photography offers maternity, newborn, family, teen, and milestone portrait sessions with a warm, full-service approach. Milena focuses on helping parents feel comfortable during the session, with careful handling of little ones and a style meant to create images for the home or nursery. On her site, she emphasizes family-centered storytelling and preserving the moments that… Read more

Sandra Szebenyik runs The Sandra Effect, a Connecticut portrait photographer brand focused on family, couples, and branding sessions. Her work leans editorial-inspired, warm, candid, and stylish, with a strong emphasis on outdoor sessions, natural light, and client guidance. She also helps with mood boards, styling, and session planning, creating a more considered experience for clients who want… Read more

Drea S Photo is a fine art portrait studio focused on maternity, newborn, milestone, and family sessions. Drea Schod emphasizes a full-service, high-touch experience that starts with the finished artwork in mind, with an eye toward timeless, classic portraits designed for the home. The studio also offers home newborn sessions and works with a select number of clients each month, reflecting its… Read more

Kristyn Miller Photography is a documentary lifestyle photographer based in Connecticut, creating candid, relaxed images for couples and families of all kinds. Kristyn emphasizes unscripted, unposed moments and works in a natural, easy way, with gentle guidance when needed so people feel comfortable and can connect. Her work also extends to newborn, engagement, and commercial lifestyle,… Read more

Stefanie Cole Photography creates maternity, newborn, first year, and family portraits with a polished, highly guided experience. Stefanie emphasizes quality over quantity, careful planning, flattering posing, and wardrobe support, including a curated client closet and styling help so families do not have to figure it out alone. Her work is designed to keep stress low, help clients feel… Read more

Kate Stojkovic is a Connecticut-based lifestyle family photographer who focuses on real-life, joyful, in-between moments. She offers children, maternity, newborn, and family sessions, often meeting clients at the beach or a favorite local spot. Her approach is warm, relaxed, and playful, with plenty of movement so kids can jump, run, play, and hug while she documents the connection as it… Read more

Karen Morneau Photography specializes in family, children, newborn, maternity, and high school senior portraits. Karen describes herself as a patient, hard-working photographer who especially enjoys wrangling kids and making sure clients are happy with the final result. Her tone is warm and family-centered, shaped by her own experience as a parent and by a clear love of photographing moments that… Read more

JW Brown Photography, led by Jessica, creates family-centered portraits with a calm, coached approach that helps parents and kids relax in front of the camera. The studio specializes in maternity, newborn, baby and milestone, cake smash, and family sessions, with options in the Ridgefield studio, at home, or outdoors. Jessica emphasizes natural posing, timeless images, and keepsakes like lay-flat… Read more

Alyssa Ashley Photography is a Connecticut family and lifestyle photographer specializing in family, motherhood, newborn, maternity, children, seniors, couples, and some wedding work. Alyssa describes her sessions as play-based and centered on natural, candid moments, with families simply enjoying time together while she documents it all. Her style is bright, clear, and clean, and her process is… Read more

Kristin Wood Photography is a Westport portrait studio focused on maternity, newborn, milestone, and family sessions. The team describes its work as fresh, light, and airy, with an emphasis on making the process effortless for busy, sentimental moms. Sessions can include professional hair and makeup, personal styling from a curated wardrobe, and help creating heirloom albums and wall art. The… Read more