Ellington Family Photographer // Westbrook Beach Session

I couldn't get enough of these beach sessions and with fall quickly approaching ( okay its practically here ) I thought it was time I finished these sessions and get them blogged! 

Next up is this adorable sweet family; Jessica, Paulie, Gabby and Carter were easy and just loved being on the beach! Carter enjoyed eating the sand more than anything I think ;)  Paulie couldn't wait to get home and tell his dad about the crabs he was looking for! 

You can tell how calm, patient and loving Jessica is -- those 3 kiddos adore her <3 

Thank you for sharing some special moments and I look forward to the next time together  <3 

CT Family Photographer// Westbrook, CT// Beach Photo Session

Back in November this sweet family reached out to me to take pictures for the holidays!   They had 3 little girls, and everyone was so very quiet. Well not Olivia and Sophia- but everyone else was! LOL.   I fell in love with these little girls right away.   They are full of their own personality and it shines through each of them!  

Mom and Dad are pretty easy going, and laid back! Makes each session easy and smooth <3 Since November I have seen them 4 times for a few other sessions, and Heather came up with an amazing idea to host a mini session event at their family beach house down in Westbrook, CT in July.  I would never say no!  It was a wonderful day- and it was all thanks to this wonderful family and Heathers parents who are all so welcoming, and great people to be around! 

I had 11 families total throughout the day- and it was perfect! 

First up was the Galattos of course- but Im going to break it down. 

Sophia is 100% a born true leader, she wants to know all the details, has lots of ideas and everything should really go her way in her eyes. She's a sweet older sister of 2 and LOVES her family.  She told me at the beach that her best days are days at the beach with her family.  <3

Than there is Olivia, sweet Olivia.   She has that sweet little voice that you just cannot resist. She's as girly as they come but has no problem lifting up her dress to get dirty!   She was trying to help me to get people to smile during their sessions and she kept saying the silliest things.   Made us all laugh for sure. She then turned to me and said- "this is fun! "  YOU are hired Olivia as soon as you are ready <3 

They are 100% sisters.  They love each other when they want to, and they don't like each other when they want to.   Mia is a lucky girl to have 2 big amazing sisters <3 

I adore this family, and the love they have for each other <3 

Thank you Dave, Heather, Olivia, Sophia and Mia for sharing this beautiful day with you and your friends. Thank you truly for making me feel so welcomed. I look forward to the next time <3

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!