Take easy, better photos at home!

1.  Find decent natural light, do your photos during the day! Stay out of direct sun.  Cloudy days- like today, is the best! 
If you are inside- find a window and put your child/children in front of the window or it can be on the side. You stand on the side of them- make sure the light from the window is hitting them. 
If you are outside- STAY OUT OF DIRECT SUN!! I REPEAT, NO DIRECT SUN! :) 


2. If you want family photos- set your phone on a timer, and jump in! 

3.  To lighten/edit your photos after taking them- there are a ton of apps to do this. I personally use Lightroom and instasize. They are both pretty easy. Your best bet is instasize! 

4. Try not to over edit them, you don't need to do much. 
Think: Less is more! 

5.  Dont stress, if they aren't perfect, if the kids are crying, if they aren't looking!  This is all about capturing the moment!! 

Hope this helps, if anyone has DIRECT questions- feel free to ask!!! 

Ellington Family Photographer// Cakesmash// Mia

My goodness, I met Mia back in the fall with her parents, and 2 older sister Sophia and Olivia. Mia is just a sweetie.  Half of the time you don't even know she is there, she is always filled with smiles, giggles, and just watching everyone around her especially her 2 sisters!   

When asked to do her 1st birthday cake smash session, I had no hesitation!  

It was quite the fun time, at first Mia didn't like it that much..  She needed extra momma snuggles and babas <3  

I know Mia, being a baby model is hard work... 

Then we were okay, and when we discovered these weird things made noise- it was all smiles! 

Now for the best part!    the CAKE! 

At first we weren't sure about it, but I think she kinda got used it

especially when she figured out the best part! 

It could be thrown off!   Oh Mia <3 

Now it was time for sisters to come and help finish this cake! 

THANK YOU MIA for such a fun evening, and HAPPY HAPPY 1st Birthday to you! 

Ellington,Connecticut 1st birthday session // Annabelle

Birthdays are special, especially 1.  Its a time to celebrate the 1st year of life. So much has changed since you come into this world.  You start by being a little bundle of joy - who sleeps, poops, and eats. Your loved ones watch you grow into a little person who is most likely running around, saying words, and developing your own little personality! It sure is special & I always love capturing those moments! 

Jess booked me months ago to capture this special birthday session! And before we knew it, it was here.  

Jess is quite the crafty one! I got to their house and there was so much fun decor! 

Annabelle was the sweetest- It was a chilly day, and she didn't even complain once! She ran around, having a great time and even when we needed her to do something silly; she went right along with it! Her personality for sure fit her parents. Easy + laid back <3 

The view from their house is just about perfect.  Even with a cloudy day- it can make you fall in love with Connecticut, if you weren't already. 

It was truly an easy session + with a little help from grandparents ( thank you! ) we made sure this cutie was always smiling + laughing; which again, she was just a happy baby! 

Thank you Jess, Ben, and sweet little Annabelle for sharing this special moment with you-  I look forward to future sessions  <3