Fall Family Photography Sessions

Fall sessions are happening, just in time for the holidays!

I sent Lily off to her first day of second grade this morning, and now it feels like fall, my friends. Labor Day weekend is upon us, we’ve had a handful of cooler days, and I am starting to think of sweaters and apple cider donuts and my favorite time of year that stretches out to Christmas. Yes, Christmas!

So, of course this made me think of family photos and cards and the fact that we’re overdue for our own photos. I have a whole wall of pictures from almost two years ago. And that feels like a lifetime ago, especially when you have little ones.

It doesn’t matter if it’s been one year, two, five, or you’ve never had family photos done. There’s no time like the present to capture sweet memories with your favorite people!

Like previous years, I will be scheduling sessions in both Massachusetts and Connecticut, around the South Shore and Hartford County. I have a selection of locations you may choose from, ranging from coastal and beachy to park-like and woodsy. You may even opt to have a more documentary-style session done at your home!

Family sessions start at $500 and include an hour of photography on location, an online gallery, and download access to your digital files for personal use. Dates are booked on a first come, first served basis.

Sessions are booked for Saturday mornings between 7:30am and 10am and afternoons between 3pm and 6pm.

NEW LOCAL WEEKDAY EVENING MINI SESSIONS

Weekday evening mini sessions can be booked Monday through Wednesday, within Hartford County, between 5pm and 7pm before Daylight Saving Time on November 2. These time slots may be used for family sessions, kids, maternity, seniors, and anniversaries or engagements. The price for these local sessions is $250 and includes 30 minutes of photography, digital files and online gallery.

It’s my joy and honor to capture these yearly milestones as your family grows and changes. I hope you see you on the other side of my lens this year!

schedule your fall photos

Ain't No Mama Like the One I've Got

What do you want for Mother's Day?

Every year my husband asks me this and every year I stammer and wrack my brain and end up mumbling "Uhhhh I don't know, breakfast something something quiet day something something I don't need anything."

I don't really need anything. We're healthy and happy. I have everything I need. But what's the point of Mother's Day but to honor the women who are so special to us, in whatever role they fill in our lives. And to be celebrated. Am I the only who for some reason feels guilty for being celebrated? How silly is that? I grew two humans! That wasn't easy! It's still not easy. haha

With Mother's Day a couple weeks away, I can think of no better gift to give than time together taking beautiful photos of mamas and their babies. Whether your babies are tiny or in high school or grown up, or you want generational pictures and include your own mom, or your babies are covered in fur and keep your feet warm at night. There are so many ways to be a mama, and they should all be celebrated and honored!

So, when you are asked what you want for Mother's Day? Send them here. Have them email me at hello@shannon-sorensen.com. Or if you are the one doing the shopping, I can send a printable or physical gift certificate to give alongside that awesome breakfast in bed!

And if you book a documentary family session with me now through the end of May for the remainder of 2018, you'll receive a free 5x5 coffee table book featuring your favorite 10 images (a $90 value) from your session! This offer is valid for family, motherhood, fatherhood, maternity and anniversary sessions - it does not include newborn sessions. Contact Shannon for session pricing and details. 

There is no better time to capture memories with your family!

I can't wait to hear from you!

Shannon Sorensen is a newborn and family photographer based in Newington, Connecticut. She joyfully serves families throughout New England. Email hello@shannon-sorensen.com for inquiries. 

Lake Mohegan Family Photography :: Fairfield, Connecticut

One of the most fun parts of photographing families is getting to see how much kids grow and change over the years. I met Briana's family last year at Lake Mohegan in Fairfield, Connecticut for family portraits, and at the time, Briana and I were both pregnant, just a couple weeks apart. So this year, I got to meet Owen! He and big brother Christian were such a treat to spend time with. Here are a few of my favorites from our session.