Connecticut in-home lifestyle newborn photographer

I was completely honored when my friend from Avon chose me to be her in home newborn photographer. I just absolutely adore going into client’s home and capturing life as it is, in their natural environment. No need to travel to a studio. No need to sit hours in a hot studio waiting for your baby to sleep so the photographer can pose him/her. My newborn sessions take place in the comfort of your own home and they are fuss free. I’ll stay for less than one hour and capture boatloads of emotion filled, touching images of your new days home with baby.

Connecticut Family Photographer

Family of Three

If this family doesn’t make me excited for the 2019 fall family season, I do not know what will! Last week I posted on social media about wardrobe selection and how important it is to y our final images. This family right here listened to my advice and followed the tips in my “what to wear” guide that I send all clients. I just LOVE mom’s romper. So mush so that I ordered myself one too :)

Not only is the color super complimentary to her skin tone, it also is easy to dress the rest of your family. Off the shoulder is ALWAYS a yes for pictures! It’s a flattering fit, she looks super feminine and she felt great in it, which is EVERYTHING for the mom of the family!

in home maternity session - Farmington, CT

Did you know that I will come to YOU?
That’s right… and I prefer it. What I LOVE about in-home sessions is that they capture you in your natural environment. And that is what I love to capture most… the relaxed nature of who you are as a family. Nothing posed or staged but just you, in your home with your family.

This family of 4 from Farmington, Connecticut absolutely rocked it.

Are you read to book your in-home maternity,

newborn or family session? Contact me to book:

Photo Session Giveaway

Sweet Melissa Photography is feeling generous and would LOVE to give away a mini-session of your choice!

One lucky winner will receive a FREE 30 minute session of their choice with

10 digital images included!

You can win the following types of sessions:

-lifestyle newborn session (in your home)

-maternity session (field in Farmington, in your home or downtown Blue Back Square West Hartford)

-family session (field in Farmington or in your home)

-personal branding session (location TBD)

-mommy and me session (field in Farmington, your home or downtown Blue Back Square West Hartford)

-my pet and me (field in Farmington, your home or downtown Blue Back Square West Hartford)

-couples session (field in Farmington, your home or downtown Blue Back Square West Hartford) for engaged couples, those celebrating an anniversary or just because

***All sessions must take place in the greater Hartford area ONLY. Melissa is willing to travel up to 25 minutes outside of Farmington. All sessions are 30 minutes and will include 10 high resolution digital files with rights to print. All (4) steps below must be followed in order to win. All (4) steps will be verified by Sweet Melissa Photography. Contest ends Sunday, February 17th at midnight. One winner will be chosen at random and announced on my Facebook page. Session must take place between May 1 and December 30, 2019.

All you have to do is follow the few simple steps:

(1) Comment on THIS blog post (below) with the type of session you’d like to win.

(2) Like my Facebook page

(3) Find the post about the contest on my Facebook page (pinned to the top of my page). Comment on that post the type of session you’d like to win.

(4) Share that post on your Facebook.

For an additional chances at winning:

• tag someone on that Facebook post (tag someone who you think would like to win)

• Follow me on Instagram and like my last three posts

Good Luck!

Boudoir Session CONTEST

Win a FREE Session for my April 28th Limited Edition Boudoir Event!

Read all about the event here:

Enter the contest for your chance to win a FREE session at this event! FREE!

CONTEST to win a FREE boudoir session at the April 28th Limited Edition Boudoir Event.
TO WIN:

(1) You must be a member of my private boudoir group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/547227275637667/ 

(2) You must comment on the pinned post at the top of my Facebook page.. comment anything.. an emoji, GIF, whatever! Just comment!

(3) Share the Facebook post on your Facebook wall.

(4) Tag someone on my pinned Facebook post that you think would LOVE to win a free session

(5) You must comment on THIS blog post (bottom of this page). Again, post anything, just comment! 

(6) sign up to be on my boudoir mailing list: https://www.sweet-melissa-photography.com/april28thsignup

For additional chances at winning:
(*) Add members to my boudoir Facebook group. Each new member you add will give you an additional chance at winning. Please add women ONLY that live in or around CT.
(*) Head on over to my Instagram and follow me there: https://www.instagram.com/sweetmelissaphotography/

(*) Pin my blog post to your Pinterest Board: https://www.sweet-melissa-photography.com/…/boudoir-session…

*Winner receives a FREE SESSION (waived session fee of $250). Winner still needs to purchase a product order after their session (purchase a collection or products such as albums, prints, digital files, etc).*Contest participants will be entered into a random drawing to win. *Winner must sign a contract outlining the terms of the session.*Contest ends Tuesday, January 22 at midnight. Winner will be announced late next week. *Steps 1-6 MUST must be completed to be considered to win.

Farmington Family Photographer, family photography in Connecticut

Clothing is an important part of your family session. After you book your session with me, you will receive a custom what to wear guide with suggestions and ideas as well as links on where to shop.

Check out this gorgeous family’s session from this fall. Samantha is my beautiful hair and makeup artist and it has been a pleasure merging our businesses this past year with my boudoir sessions. If you are ever looking for someone who has the passion and amazing skill set, then Sam is your girl. Check out her website here: https://paintloveblend.com/

Connecticut Family Photographer, Family photographer in Farmington, CT

How fun this family was. They dressed the part and showed up ready to have some fun.

Clients hire me for the emotion they feel in my images. They are always surprised at how “fun” or even at times, how “chaotic” the session itself can feel. That is because everyone is having FUN.

No one is posing. I am not bribing the kids to look at the camera and smile this fake smile you all know so well. NOPE. I capture those in-between moments instead. The real smiles. The true laughter.

Sometime parent will say, “Are you sure you got anything good"?” To which I reply.. “so many good ones!”

I even had one little girl ask me once,”Do you do this all the time?”. She just thought I was the coolest thing ever (little does she know, hahaha)

For real though, can you see the love in these images?

Ready to book your family session? Believe it or not, I’m already filling my 2019 calendar.