First Year with Rhett | Fairfield County Newborn and Family Photographer

Well, we all blinked and Rhett turned one! Documenting his first year has truly brought me so much joy. These three are the happiest, sweetest clients and a constant reminder of why I do what I do.

Babies don’t keep. If you’re a parent, you’ve heard it a million times. You also know that’s it’s true. Our babies go from being so tiny you can hold them in the palm of your hands to them walking beside you holding that very same hand.

As a Fairfield County newborn and family photographer, I get to make sure that as they grow, you not only have your memories to hold onto, but tangible, physical photos to look back on. Because as much as you know how much they grow and how fast, there’s nothing quite like seeing it side by side.

Rhett’s newborn session and 6-month sitter session took place in my studio, so I was excited to venture out to the beach at Sherwood Island to celebrate him turning ONE! He was all smiles and looked quite handsome in his little suspenders.

To remember Rhett’s first year, we designed an album and installed 2 different galleries in their home. This album is more than a book filled with beautiful photos- it’s their baby’s first year. It’s moments they will be able to show him one day, not just show him!

Kristin Wood Photography, LLC specializes in Newborn, Maternity and Family Photography serving Fairfield County and surrounding areas including Greenwich, Westport, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Stamford, Fairfield, New Haven, Manhattan, and Westchester County. If you are interested in booking a session, please contact me here.

I would love to begin planning a portrait session for you. Whether you want an outdoor beach or field setting or a cozy in-studio or in-home setting, we will design the perfect session to suit your family. I provide a luxury photography experience with a full client closet, personalized wardrobe styling, hair and makeup artists, and custom album and wall art designs for your home.

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Studio and Sunset Beach Maternity Session With Expecting Parents in Connecticut

To experience pregnancy for the first time. To welcome your first baby. To do all of this with your best friend. It’s truly so magical and a moment worth celebrating. One day, very soon, the days of it just being the two of them will be replaced by the most precious gift you could ever ask for. And to celebrate, this beautiful mama and daddy-to-be wanted a studio and sunset beach maternity session.

I have to admit, this may be one of my favorite maternity sessions to date. I know, I know- I say that about all of them. The mix of timeless, classic portraits in the studio, mixed with really playful, sweet images with the sun setting behind them on the beach was perfect for these two.

But beyond the beautiful backdrops are two people that adore each other. You can see it, you can feel their joy, and you can’t help but be so excited for them. They are the most beautiful couple inside and out and I cannot wait to see them become parents. We’ll be documenting their baby’s first year and building an album along the way so they can always remember these moments. It is going to be such a family treasure an amazing gift to their baby boy one day!

Kristin Wood Photography, LLC specializes in Newborn, Maternity and Family Photography serving Fairfield County and surrounding areas including Greenwich, Westport, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Stamford, Fairfield, New Haven, Manhattan, and Westchester County. If you are interested in booking a session, please contact me here.

I would love to begin planning a portrait session for you. Whether you want an outdoor beach or field setting or a cozy in-studio or in-home setting, we will design the perfect session to suit your family. I provide a luxury photography experience with a full client closet, personalized wardrobe styling, hair and makeup artists, and custom album and wall art designs for your home.

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Westport Connecticut Beach Session | 6 Month Milestone Session

I am so excited to share this Westport Connecticut beach session with you! Sweet Harper is a First-Year Collective member and I’ve been looking forward to her 6-month milestone session since their in-home newborn session in Westport.

For Harper’s 6-month milestone session, we headed to the beach in Westport. It was a beautiful day and the sunset did not disappoint! Baby + Beach - what more could I ask for?! Harper is the sweet little girl and an absolute joy to photograph!

Mama wore one of my favorite dresses from the client wardrobe. It flows beautifully on the beach and perfect for playing with your little one(s). I even wore it for our beach photos this past summer!

If you’re questioning a beach session for one of your milestone sessions, don’t! I’ve been doing more 6 month sessions outside this year instead of in my Darien Studio due to Covid. I like to bring a blanket and the Moses basket for some variety. It also helps if baby isn’t quite sitting, or to contain them a little!

I am certainly not one to wish time away. As a Mama I know how fast (too fast!) the time goes this first year. Buttt…I can’t wait to see these three again!

Kristin Wood Photography, LLC specializes in Newborn, Maternity and Family Photography serving Fairfield County and surrounding areas including Greenwich, Westport, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Stamford, Fairfield, New Haven, Manhattan, and Westchester County.  If you are interested in booking a session, please contact me here.

I would love to begin planning a portrait session for you. Whether you want an outdoor beach or field setting or a cozy in studio or in home setting, we will design the perfect session to suit your family. I provide a luxury photography experience with a full client closet, personalized wardrobe styling, hair and makeup artists, and custom album and wall art designs for your home.

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Weed Beach Maternity Session | Darien, CT Maternity Photographer

I am so excited to share this Weed Beach maternity session with you! Allison and Scott are First-Year Collective Members and I cannot wait to document this special year for them and baby Coco!

Every time I photograph a maternity session, I can’t help but reflect back on when my husband and I were expecting. I did not want professional portraits of myself. But now, I wish I could go back. I’d take the photos - all of them.

Years later I realize what a truly special time it was in my life as a woman and a mother. Growing a life inside you is the most beautiful thing in the world. It should be celebrated. Even if you don’t see it now, I PROMISE you will one day.

I have made it my mission as a Darien, CT Photographer to not only take beautiful portraits of your family but to also provide the best KWP experience for my clients. I’ve found that if people feel good and have the stressful parts (what to wear!) taken care of, they are a lot more likely to commit to having professional portraits.

Part of that KWP experience includes wardrobe styling. I have over 75 dresses in various colors, textures and sizes to choose from. Allison chose the Fillyboo maternity and it’s definitely a favorite. The soft pink and lace detailing are perfect for a beach maternity session. It also works great for newborn and family sessions!

This is going to be an exciting year watching Coco grow. I cannot wait to see their beautiful portraits displayed in their home for baby Coco to see for years to come!

Kristin Wood Photography, LLC specializes in Newborn, Maternity and Family Photography serving Fairfield County and surrounding areas including Greenwich, Westport, New Canaan,  Ridgefield, Stamford, Fairfield, New Haven, Manhattan, and Westchester County.  If you are interested in booking a session, please contact me here.

I would love to begin planning a portrait session for you. Whether you want an outdoor beach or field setting or a cozy in-studio or in-home setting, we will design the perfect session to suit your family. I provide a luxury photography experience with a full client closet, personalized wardrobe styling, hair and makeup artists, and custom album and wall art designs for your home.

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Westport Beach Session - Sherwood Island | 6 Month Milestone and Family Session

6 months really does go by in the blink of an eye. From his in-home newborn session to today’s Westport beach session at Sherwood Island, Chase is growing too fast!

I had so many 6-month milestone sessions over the summer and I loved it…minus the heat! It was HOT! But I am so thankful these four powered through because the photos are ALWAYS worth it. Thankfully Sherwood Island has a park with some shade, so we were able to go there to cool off and get a few more photos.

Milestone sessions really are so much fun. Not only do I get to take beautiful photos, but I get to catch up with my clients. Getting to know you and your story, and then being able to help tell that through timeless portraits is why I do what I do. I really do have the best job as a Connecticut Newborn and Family Photographer!

Mama had a light dusty blue dress that was perfect for a hot day on the beach. I loved the little ruffle detail. For the kids, we pulled from the client wardrobe. Big sis wore a classic white eyelet dress and Chase wore a striped knit romper. Both are perfect for summer beach sessions!

This brother and sister duo are sure to melt your heart! Enjoy!

Kristin Wood Photography, LLC specializes in Newborn, Maternity and Family Photography serving Fairfield County and surrounding areas including Greenwich, Westport, New Canaan,  Ridgefield, Stamford, Fairfield, New Haven, Manhattan, and Westchester County.  If you are interested in booking a session, please contact me here.

I would love to begin planning a portrait session for you. Whether you want an outdoor beach or field setting or a cozy in studio or in home setting, we will design the perfect session to suit your family. I provide a luxury photography experience with a full client closet, personalized wardrobe styling, hair and makeup artists, and custom album and wall art designs for your home.

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A little beach and a little studio Maternity Session in Connecticut

I’m excited to show you this beach maternity session . Kelli was so excited about her maternity session and expressed to me how important it was to document this special time for them. I couldn’t agree with her more. Being pregnant and growing a baby in your belly is something many women dream of, wonder about, and hope for many years before it happens. It is such an incredible experience and is very short lived. I ALWAYS recommend my clients do a maternity session because it is something I really regret not doing.

Kelli got the full KWP experience with makeup and wardrobe styling. She came to the studio in advance of her session for a styling appoinment. I love styling appointments because it takes away all the stress on the day of the session. It allows us to get acquainted with each other and helps clients feel so much more comfortable at their session. It also gives us time to plan out exactly what you want for your session!

Kelli tried on a bunch of different dresses and ended up choosing 3 for her session! During the styling appointment, we discussed the look she wanted for her session and what location would be best. Because it is January, she opted to do half her session in studio and half at the beach (so we didn’t freeze to death). Since my studio is only 5 minutes from the beach, this worked out perfectly!

On the day of her session, my makeup artist, Angelina with Beautymarked Studio, went to her home to get her photo ready. Then Kelli and her husband came to the studio to get dressed and head to the beach! We got a beautiful sunny evening (albeit a little cold) on the beach. The best thing about winter at the beach is there are no crowds! Ha! The winter light is quite different than summer light, but still very beautiful.

After we finished the beach session, we headed back to the studio for a few more portraits. I love this snug-fitting gray dress on her. She is such a stunning woman and that dress was perfect on her!

I can’t wait to meet her baby in just a couple of months!

Newborn Photography Session on the Beach | Connecticut Newborn Photographer

I’ve got something a little different to share with you today - a Newborn Photography Session on the Beach in Fairfield County Connecticut!

Toward the end of summer, a client contacted me wanting to do a session on the beach with her young baby. I was thrilled at the idea and my creative juices started flowing! They recently moved to New Canaan and just really wanted something unique.

My client came to the studio to select wardrobe for herself and her baby. She chose one of my favorite dresses for her session. I just love this blue/green color and the lace is so gorgeous. We chose this simple white bubble romper with wood buttons that was perfect for the beach!

My makeup artist went to the client’s house of the day of our session to get her looking and feeling picture perfect. We got so lucky with the prettiest sunset at the beach.

I’m so inspired by evening light and love being able to weave creative images into outdoor sessions. This was definitely one of my favorite sessions of the year- I’m sure you can see why! Here are just a few of my favorite images from their session.

Kristin Wood Photography, LLC specializes in Newborn, Maternity and Family Photography serving Fairfield County and surrounding areas including Greenwich, Westport, New Canaan,  Ridgefield, Stamford, Fairfield, New Haven, Manhattan, and Westchester County.  If you are interested in booking a session, please contact me here.

I would love to begin planning a portrait session for you. Whether you want an outdoor beach or field setting or a cozy in studio or in home setting, we will design the perfect session to suit your family. I provide a luxury photography experience with a full client closet, personalized wardrobe styling, hair and makeup artists, and custom album and wall art designs for your home.

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Stephanie's Sunset Beach Maternity Session | Fairfield County Connecticut

I’m so excited to share this gorgeous beach maternity session from Darien, CT with you today! Stephanie and Jason are one of my “Baby’s First Year” couples, and I am thrilled to be documenting this monumental year for them!

This couple has lots of big life changes happening pretty close together! They recently moved to New Canaan, CT and now are excited to be welcoming their first baby, a girl! They are such a fun and loving couple and you could just feel the excitement about their new baby!

Stephanie came in to the studio for her styling appointment and picked out two of my favorite dresses to wear for her session. On the day of her session, my makeup artist, Angelina, went to Stephanie’s house to get her ready for her session. Then she stopped by the studio on her way to the beach to get dressed!

She looked STUNNING (as you can see) and the beach wasn't crowded at all, which was so great, and the weather was absolutely perfect! Tomorrow I will introduce you to their baby girl as I share their in home newborn session with you!

Beach Pregnancy Announcement Photoshoot at Weed Beach in Darien, Connecticut

There are very few firsts in life and I am not sure that anything tops preparing to welcome your first baby into your family. Well… Todd, the most adorable fur-baby, may say their second! HA! But seriously, this pregnancy announcement photoshoot at Weed Beach in Darien with Kristen and Dustin could not have been more fun!

Both Kristen and Dustin were beaming with excitement as they prepare to share they are expecting their first baby. I love hearing about all the things new parents are looking forward to. It takes me back to those moments with my children and they are the sweetest memories.

Congratulations, you two, I cannot wait to follow along. This is just the beginning and I am so incredibly honored that you have chosen me as your Darien Newborn Photographer!

Kristin Wood Photography, LLC specializes in Newborn, Maternity and Family Photography serving Fairfield County and surrounding areas including Greenwich, Westport, New Canaan,  Ridgefield, Stamford, Fairfield, New Haven, Manhattan, and Westchester County.  If you are interested in booking a session, please contact me here.

I would love to begin planning a portrait session for you. Whether you want an outdoor beach or field setting or a cozy in-studio or in-home setting, we will design the perfect session to suit your family. I provide a luxury photography experience with a full client closet, personalized wardrobe styling, hair and makeup artists, and custom album and wall art designs for your home.

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Connecticut Motherhood Session | Darien CT Weed Beach | Kristin Wood Photography

Elizabeth’s beach session in Darien, CT was such a treat. Elizabeth won a giveaway where I partnered with several other local Fairfield County Mompreneurs! So luck was on both of our sides as the weather was beautiful for a beach photo day. A motherhood session is where moms can come out from behind the camera and finally capture family portraits with both of her babies! I offer these year round just for moms and their kids to document the special and unique connection between a mom and her children.

This session isn’t just joyous for the mama, but her kids had a BLAST on the beach! The sun was shinning and I love to indulge them in beach games for the boys and twirling/dancing for girls. Well go head and see for yourself because these cheesy smiles say it all!

Kristin Wood Photography specializes in natural light luxury newborn, maternity, child and family photography in Darien, CT and surrounding areas including Greenwich, Westport, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Stamford, New Haven, Manhattan, and Westchester County.

2 Year Old Surfer Baby Beach Milestone Session in Darien, CT

I’m excited to be showing you a glimpse of Jax’s 2 year milestone session from the beach in Darien, CT!

As a Mom of 2 who works from home, days can get kinda crazy…especially during the Summer when school is out! The evening of this session was one of those days! Beach sessions take place 1 hour before sunset, which is pretty late in the summer. So, my husband is usually home well before I leave for a session during the summer. Well, on this particular day, my husband had a rare meeting in NYC so he was commuting via train and his train got STUCK on the way home! He was stuck on the train and I had to leave for my session! Of course I couldn’t get a sitter 15 minutes before I needed one (though I tried) and I was really at a loss for what to do! It was super stressful for me because I HATE being late (and in fact, had never been late for a session prior to this one!). But I stayed in constant contact with my clients letting them know my ETA and put together a little thank you gift for them! My clients were THE SWEETEST people ever and were so understanding.

Two year session are always so much fun! You never know what they are going to do and they are a bit to young to understand “stand still and smile” so I just let them do their thing and document them being two! We move around a lot and keep trying new things to keep them from getting bored! He was a little unsure about the sand at first, but then decided he really loved throwing rocks into the water! I love his beautiful hair and his style went so well for the surfer beach baby look!