Capturing all the first year details

before they're on the move

The Sitter Experience

Sitter sessions are a baby-only session that typically takes place on weekday morning at my studio in Canton, Connecticut. The best time to schedule your session is around the six-month mark and I will reach out to you to confirm that your child is confidently sitting around the date we choose. It’s a fine line between when your little one starts sitting and stranger danger kicks in! The best part? You don’t need to provide a thing - outfits, props, I’ve got it all!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best age to book a sitter session for?

Sitter sessions tend to work best between 6-8 months, before stranger danger sets in. This obviously varies for all children, but is a good rule of thumb.

How do we pick a date if I don’t know when my child will be sitting?

I encourage parents to put a signed contract and retainer in around the six month mark. That way, you will be on my calendar and then I’ll let you know what signs to look for when your child is likely in that sweet spot before crawling. This varies for all children and can be between 6-10 months.

Do I need to bring anything to this session?

Not a thing! I have outfits available for you, so you are all set. If you want to bring a special item from home, you are absolutely welcome to do that.

Why are sitter sessions so special?

Confession: the only session I didn’t book for my daughters was a sitter session and I can’t express how much I regret not doing it! A sitter session is such a special time because your baby still has those big, gummy smiles and typically, stranger danger hasn’t kicked in yet. Your little one is mostly stationary (which isn’t always the case at the cake smash) and it’s the best time for detail shots to remember this age by.

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"We loved how simple and stress-free our son’s cake smash session was—we didn't need to worry about props or set-up.

Alexis

1 / 4

When we showed up, Sharon had everything ready for us and we got to just be present in the moment.

The portraits captured all the sweet little details we want to remember from his first birthday, and we were so happy to share them with our family. It was the perfect way to celebrate this milestone!"

"We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful cake smash session for our daughter.

Amy

2 / 4

The setup was simple and timeless with just the right touch of florals, and Sharon provided the most adorable outfits, which made the whole experience so easy.

The photos are absolutely stunning and perfectly capture her personality at this sweet age—we’ll treasure them forever."

"Sharon is an absolute gem! It has been 3.5 years since I found her and since then she has captured the most adorable and perfect pictures of my two sons and our family.

From newborn sessions, cake smashes and family photos, not one detail has ever been overlooked. Her process is seamless and she makes everything so accessible and easy.

She offers so many options for photo opportunities and has perfected a style that really is timeless! She was so wonderful with each of my children when they were newborns, that it made the experience so worth it! Couldn’t recommend enough!"

Melissa

3 / 4

"Sharon is the absolute best! We worked with her for our maternity photos, newborn photos, and our cake smash one-year-old photos. Each time, Sharon is so professional and friendly, makes us feel right at home, and take the most beautiful photos. We are blown away every time! The client closet is awesome and Sharon really went the extra mile to find gowns that complimented me.