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Kerry + Rob: Married in Stonington!

By Anna Sawin

The NYC couple who finds any reason (a Monday morning breakfast meeting with their photographer? Sure!) to leave the city and come to my beloved piece of the Connecticut shoreline is obviously a perfect fit for me–I’ve loved getting to know Kerry and Rob through their visits and our sessions, and I know I will…

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Day 3: 12 Days of Joy–a mini-session!

By Anna Sawin

After a successful viewing of the Grinch this evening with my own little whos, I’d say it’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas around here. How about for you? Today’s prize is a another good one–a mini-session, valued at $150! Mini-sessions are 20 minute sessions that net you a gallery of 8-12 images–a perfect…

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Day 2 of the 12 Days of Joy: A 5×5 mini-album!

By Anna Sawin

Yee-ha! It’s day number two, and random.org says that the winner today is #107…Kelsey Vlieks! Kelsey, I’m so glad to tell you that you are the winner of a gorgeous 5×5 mini-album, valued at $250. We love these albums for portrait sessions–just the right size for your very favorite images after your session–tucked into a…

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12 Days of Joy: Day 1 (and a way to win if you didn’t win!)

By Anna Sawin

Late in the day, but it still qualifies for Day 1 of our holiday fun! (Besides, doesn’t all the good elfing happen in the wee hours?) I’m so excited to kick off the first annual 12 Days of Joy contest and giveaway!  If you haven’t already entered, all the information is here –one entry covers…

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Long Island Family Session: And babies make six!

By Anna Sawin

Somehow this family of six arrived for their session on time, in well-chosen coordinated clothing and ready for fun–with two little babies in the mix along with an active older brother and sister duo! I could definitely take a lesson from them in terms of pulling it all together. Note to self–red and gray are…

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Anniversary Session at Harkness Park

By Anna Sawin

This loving couple decided to celebrate 20 years together with a photo session and some wine (my kind of couple!) at Harkness Park in Waterford, CT.  I think we got more than a few good ones, don’t you agree? Happy 20, John and Michael, and to many, many more!      

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12 Days of Joy! A Holiday Giveaway

By Anna Sawin

  I don’t know about you, but I was a little overwhelmed this year by Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and emails coming at me fast and furious. I needed a break to just enjoy the turkey! So we skipped the Cyber-Black frenzy,  and decided to try something new to celebrate the season: 12…

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New England in Fall: Wellesley Engagement Session

By Anna Sawin

Lindsey and Luke were just as sweet in person as they look here, and them loving on each other just came naturally–I’m not sure I even had to direct anything in this engagement session! The gorgeous background of a New England fall is the perfect contrast to the coastal  Massachusetts summer wedding they are planning…

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NYC Family Session

By Anna Sawin

While I love my seaside town, I also love any reason to be in my hometown of New York City, so I was thrilled to meet up with this sweet family on the Upper East Side of Manhattan last week. Warm sunny skies and an adorable toddler to chase (and he was FAST!) in the…

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A Mystic family session at a Christmas tree farm!

By Anna Sawin

While I love photographing families on the beach, in the park and at home, this location is a new favorite for me–Yetter’s Tree Farm in Mystic, CT! This gorgeous, sun-kissed spot was a spectacular backdrop for the Elenteny family session, wouldn’t you agree?   P.S. You can tag your own trees at Yetters now through…

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