Remember this amazing couple? Their little girl arrived a tad bit early, so I was so excited to meet her at her CT studio newborn session. I have been a Connecticut newborn photographer for close to five years now and I am so honored every time a client books me for their session. It truly […]

Are you interested in booking a CT in-home newborn session? To be honest, the majority of my newborn sessions take place at my studio in Canton, Connecticut for a variety of reasons. That being said, CT in-home newborn sessions are absolutely an option. Check out this lifestyle newborn session with this new family of three. […]

One of my favorite things as a CT baby photographer is watching a couple become parents. I first met these parents at their CT maternity session over the summer (check it out here). We had an epic evening, with the best sunset. I absolutely could not meet their new little one. CT Baby Photographer | […]

As a Connecticut newborn photographer, I get inquiries in a variety of different ways. In this client’s case, the grandmother reached out to me to book a CT newborn session for her expecting daughter. As we were chatting, I began to put together details that she told me over the phone. All of a sudden, […]

Do you remember this CT maternity session? Well, guess what?! Their little girl was born and I was honored to be her Connecticut newborn photographer. I met this family through another client that raved about her experience with me as their Connecticut newborn photographer. Word of mouth is my favorite way to book new clients. […]

This family is so near and dear to my heart. I am so grateful that my Connecticut newborn photography business connected us so many years ago. This family lives in my neighborhood and a few years back, I ran my studio out of my home. She saw my sign and reached out since she was […]

When this mom first reached out on social media, looking for a CT newborn photographer, I knew we were going to make a perfect match. We first met at this mom’s dress consultation for her CT maternity session. I got to really get to know both parents at their fall maternity session in Simsbury, CT […]

One of my favorite CT fall maternity sessions of 2022 was for this little girl’s parents. Their maternity session took place at Topsmead State Forest in Litchfield, Connecticut.  The love that these parents had for their baby girl (and each other!) was so obvious and definitely showed in their final images. I was so excited […]

One of my favorite things about my job as a Farmington CT newborn photographer is meeting new families. I first met this family back in 2020. They were due with their older daughter in June. Because of Covid, everyone was on edge about how to safely navigate newborn life. I remember chatting with the mom […]

I am still so excited about how this simple newborn boy session went back in the fall. October was a really busy month for newborns. Noah’s mom reached out to see if I had any availability. They had recently moved to Connecticut from out of state, and were looking for someone to capture these newborn […]

The morning of your newborn session has finally arrived! What can you do to prepare for your session? Read on to find out how you can help make your newborn session as successful as possible. The Morning Of Your Newborn Session: Directions to Studio Don’t forget to check on directions to the studio! In your […]

I absolutely love being able to offer color choices to my newborn session clients. When clients walk in the door of the studio, they are always so excited to see the different set-ups in their chosen palette. Selecting colors for your newborn session is a great way to make sure the final products match your […]

The reason that I only schedule a select number of newborns a month is because babies are unpredictable. Sometimes they arrive early, sometimes they arrive late. There are no guarantees! If you have a scheduled C-section, I always ask that you let me know as soon as your C-section is scheduled. The same goes for […]

The first few days with a newborn fly by in a blur. First you’re in the hospital. Then suddenly, the hospital staff is sending you home with a little human. Day and night melt together – forget knowing what day of the week it is! Preparing for your 2022 newborn session can feel like a […]

One of my favorite aspects of my website is the featured galleries section. Have you had a chance to check it out? This is where I can highlight recent galleries that I have loved. I wanted to take some time to spotlight different sessions to help you get an idea of what happens behind the […]

Newborn sessions are my happy place. To me, there is nothing more exciting than meeting a family for the first time and being able to watch them love on their new little bundle of joy. For many new parents, this is their first newborn session and they are unsure of what to expect. I pride […]

I absolutely love when families participate in their little one’s newborn session. It is such a special time and being able to have these early pictures of your new family is absolutely irreplaceable. One of the biggest questions I get is: what should we plan for family outfits for a newborn session?  One question that […]

When I went to the delivery room to have my first child, I naively packed my pre-pregnancy jeans in my hospital bag. I was going to have a baby! Didn’t that mean I would come home in my pre-pregnancy JEANS!? Absolutely no one warned me that I would be coming home looking six months pregnant, […]

One of my most frequently asked questions is when to book your newborn session. It’s kind of like asking “When is the best time to announce your pregnancy?” That answer is different for every person and every situation. However, there is some general advice for booking a newborn session. Research Photographers I recommend starting to […]

You’ve finally decided that you want to book a newborn session to help capture those early days of infancy – hooray! Now it’s time to find a CT newborn photographer that helps to meet your needs and expectations. Here are some questions to consider before booking: Question 1: Are they a CT Newborn photographer? This […]

My recommendation is always 5-12 days for full-term babies. The reason for this is this is when your child is the sleepiest. It’s also before baby acne sets in.

Find out what the behind the scenes of a newborn session looks like with Sharon Leger Photography.

Once you have booked your CT studio newborn session with Sharon Leger Photography, you will have the opportunity to complete a questionnaire, in which you have the opportunity to choose colors that you would like included in your studio newborn session to help customize your session. The Customization Process When choosing your newborn colors for […]

When you find yourself contemplating whether or not this type of session is for you, be sure to consider how well you will be able to capture the details on your own, your time and money investment and documenting your presence during this stage.