Portrait photography
Portrait Photography in Connecticut
Portraits for the people and milestones that matter: individuals, families, couples, seniors and celebrations. We plan the setting, the look and the pace around you.
Plan a portrait session
Tell us who the portraits are for and where you would like to shoot, and we will talk through a plan.
What portrait photography covers
This page is for personal and general portrait sessions. If you need business portraits, headshots for a team or a brand-focused set of images, the pages below are planned for those needs instead.
Individual portraits
A portrait of you for yourself, for a gift or for a profile, in a style you choose.
Family portraits
Relaxed group and individual images of the people in your family.
Couple portraits
Portraits of two people together, for an anniversary, an engagement or no reason at all.
Senior and graduation portraits
Portraits that reflect a person's style at a turning point.
Milestones and holidays
Anniversaries, holiday photos and other occasions you want to mark.
Special sessions
Maternity and pet sessions have their own pages with planning notes for each.
Looking for something more specific?
Portrait needs overlap, so here is where each one is covered in detail. Business headshots for individuals and teams, corporate team photography and branding photography each have their own page because the planning is different from a personal session.
- Business headshots for professionals and teams: see corporate headshots
- A group portrait of your company: see corporate team photography
- Images of you and your business for a website and social media: see branding photography
- A session during pregnancy: see maternity photography
- A portrait of your pet: see pet portraits
Choosing a setting
Studio
Controlled light and a simple backdrop, good for clean portraits and for any weather.
Outdoors
Natural light and scenery, best in the softer light of the morning or the end of the day.
At home
Familiar surroundings that suit family and lifestyle images.
Your workplace or another place that matters
A location with meaning, when the portrait should show where you work or live.
Plan a portrait session
Ready to talk it through? Send us the details of your plans.
How we plan a session
We start with the purpose of the portraits: who they are for, where they will be seen and what you want them to say. From there we agree on the setting, the people involved and what to wear, so the session feels easy.
On the day, we guide you through posing and keep the pace relaxed. You do not need to know how to pose, and you do not need to feel at ease on camera before you arrive.
- Choose clothes that you are comfortable moving in and that suit the setting
- Tell us who needs to be in the images, including children and pets
- Decide how you will use the images, such as prints, a card or a profile
- Allow time so no one feels rushed, especially with children
Portraits around other events
Some portrait needs sit alongside a bigger plan. If you are marking an anniversary or a holiday gathering, or planning a wedding, we can photograph those too and keep the look consistent.
Legend portrait examples
Actual Legend portraits: studio, outdoor, senior and graduation sessions
Studio portrait 
Professional portrait on white 
Garden portrait at golden hour 
Senior portrait in warm light 
Colored-light studio portrait 
Graduation portrait
Common questions
Is this the same as a corporate headshot?
No. Headshots and team photography are planned for professional use, with consistent lighting and a brand in mind. Personal portraits are planned around the person and the occasion.
Can I bring more than one outfit?
Usually yes. Tell us how many looks you are thinking about, and we will plan the session length with you.
Plan a portrait session
Tell us who the portraits are for and where you would like to shoot, and we will talk through a plan.