Eden :: Connecticut Newborn Photography

I got to spend a quiet morning with Eden back in July and she was such a sleepy little sweetheart! She is the youngest of three and we took some quick family shots before Cora and Finn went to school. They were so good and gentle with her, it's always fun to see big siblings loving on their littles. 

Alise got to snuggle with Eden in peace and quiet, which I'm sure is just the best. They were in their own little world for a while and I just snapped away and it was like witnessing such a special moment of peace and comfort and love. 

And then I hogged Eden all to myself. 

Talk about a great morning. 

The more in-home newborn sessions I do, the more I love them. The parents get to sit back and have a cup of coffee or conk out or get a stretch to put their feet up and relax. Everything they need is within reach. Babies are around the comfortable smells and sounds of home. And for me, it's like getting to visit friends and hang out with their baby for a couple hours. We work on the baby's schedule and we don't wrap up until we're all happy. What's not to love? 

I'd love to share some of my favorites from my morning with Eden and her family.

If you or someone you know is expecting and looking for an in-home newborn session, contact me today! I am currently booking newborn sessions for weekday mornings now through February 2017. Any newborn shoot booked during the month of September will receive a free 8x8 Signature photo book of images!

Fall Mini Sessions!

Whether you believe Fall started September 1st or you have 2 more weeks of beach weather ahead of you, now's the time to start planning for Fall Mini Sessions!

I had so much fun with last year's mini sessions in Duxbury that I am planning early and a LOT of days to make sure you have a chance to get some great updated family shots, a mini maternity, headshots, a mini engagement or celebrate your anniversary! I will be in Connecticut and Massachusetts at a variety of locations!

Drumroll please...

October 15 - Newburyport, Massachusetts

October 16 - Duxbury, Massachusetts

October 22 - Windsor, Connecticut

October 23 - Fairfield, Connecticut

November 5 - Walpole, Massachusetts

Price: $150

Time slots: 8:00am // 8:35am // 9:10am //9:45am

Inclusions: 20 minute session; online gallery to view, share and purchase prints; 15 downloadable high resolution digital files 

All sessions are booked on a first come, first served basis with a signed contract and payment in full. In case of rain or inclement weather, a mini session date will be rescheduled as soon after the original date as possible. 

Please contact me at hello@shannon-sorensen.com or using the Contact form on this site to inquire.

I look forward to seeing your beautiful faces this fall!

Martin :: Connecticut Newborn Photography

Hello, sweet little Martin...

He entered the world at the end of June and it was an honor to photograph his sweet little face. He has a big sister named Claire who is very gentle and loving towards her new little brother. I know he'll be in good hands with her watching out for him!

Martin's mommy and daddy were one of my first engagement shoots back in 2010 at Yale, and I was so happy to hear from them now that they're living in Connecticut again. It is really amazing to be able to see people I've worked with years ago and see where they are in life and see how their family has changed and grown. It's a gift.

It also makes me very aware of the passage of time. These babies grow so quickly into people with personalities and opinions and funny things to say. Before you know it the baby days have passed. All you have is photos and memories to remember "those were the days". 

These tiny babies have no idea the joy and heartbreak they give us mamas. 

Before I start weeping on my keyboard, I'll share more of Martin. He was so calm and wonderful to photograph, even when he woke up he just kind of stared at me and was content to just hang out on my squishy newborn pillow. What a little love...

Eva :: Connecticut Newborn Photography

Is there anything better than the peacefulness of an early morning? I will be the first to tell you I am not a morning person, yet, whenever I get my day started early, I'm reminded how nice it is to be able to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee, catch up on some reading and begin the day with a sense of calm. It really does make a world of difference. I think I need an alarm on my phone that gently whispers "Good morning, Shannon. It's going to be a beautiful day. Don't waste it by hitting snooze five more times like you did yesterday."

Here's are a few favorites from a recent newborn session here in Connecticut. I got to spend a quiet, sleepy morning with sweet little Eva and her parents at their home. I often forget what it's like having a newborn, how quickly things can go from peaceful and calm to damage control with a blowout or eruption of spit up, the burp clothes and swaddle blankets draped over every arm rest and never enough coffee (ok, the coffee part doesn't really change). While I love photos of babies wrapped in soft, cozy cloths and blankets, nothing makes me happier than seeing them in the arms of their parents, keeping each other warm, sweet kisses to the head and soaking up as many of those precious moments as possible. 

I find myself trying to hold Lily in my arms, even though these days it's like trying to snuggle a golden retriever. The limbs kind of hang over my lap, one minute she's comfortable and cozy, and the next minute she's up and running around, ready to play.

What would I give to have those newborn mornings back...whats a treasure. :)

Grayson :: Bethel Connecticut Newborn Photography

I'm getting impatient. I have a confession - I miss my shows. Winter is hard, folks, and it's like adding insult to injury making me wait another week or two before The Mindy Project and Nashville come back into my life. "But Shannon, this gives you time to get more work done at night!"

Shhhhhh....

It's not all bad, I have all my superhero shows. But I miss my ladies. I miss Dr. Lahiri and Rayna James. I need to know if certain people will stay together or not, and if certain people will make a comeback from rehab, and seriously, I need some Lennon and Maisy music in my life.

Oh geez, I didn't even mention Grey's. 

Distraction time! I have a sweet little baby boy to show off to you all. His name is Grayson and he has the best parents. Meg and Mike have been part of my life for close to seven years, when we met on The Knot planning our own weddings. Yup, that's the world we live in now. Many of my close friends are people I've met through online forums like The Knot and The Nest. I'm a lucky lady, too, because they've stayed an important part of my life and my life is richer because of it. 

Stick around to the end and I'll share a special throwback to Meg & Mike's anniversary session at Yale....almost 6 years ago!

Back to Grayson. These pictures were taken just before Christmas, at nearly three weeks old. He was still such a little peanut! It is never a bad day when I get to snuggle and photograph a newborn. Just give me all the babies, please. 

And because I promised it, check out these lovebirds. Someday Grayson can look back and see what Mom & Dad's life was like as newlyweds. This is still a favorite. :)

Vinnie + Paul's Avon Old Farms Hotel Wedding

Ahoy! This has been a huge year of change for me and my family and I hope you don't mind if I play a little catch up in sharing some favorites from my weddings and sessions throughout the past year. You've probably seen some pictures pop up here and there, and with the start of the school calendar year, I'm making it a goal of mine to be better at keeping this blog updated and sharing my work more regularly. I have a LOT, so keep your eye out here, on my Facebook page, or give me a follow on Instagram to make sure you don't miss anything.

I am excited to (finally) share Vinnie and Paul's wedding. It was a beautiful summer wedding in Avon Connecticut at Avon Old Farms Hotel. I am so thankful they chose me to capture their wedding day. From start to finish, they were surrounded by so much love, laughter and happiness. One thing that I love about the people I work with is that they live out loud. They laugh, they cry, they embrace each moment and soak it all in. I work with amazing people. I really am so happy to do what I do. 

Venue: Avon Old Farms Hotel //Invitations and Paper: Hartford Prints // Cupcakes and Rainbow Cake: NoRA Cupcake Co.

Fiona :: Connecticut At-Home Newborn Photography

I spent a lovely morning at Fiona's house with her mommy and daddy, Emily and Pat, who you'll recognize from this engagement session and this maternity session. She was so sleepy, which was a dream for me. A sleepy newborn, usually before they're 10 days old, is the perfect timeframe to get lots and lots of sleeping pictures. And they're more likely to let you change them and move them around without a fuss! :)

Emily did an amazing job finding beautiful little headbands and wraps to coordinate, and after we got all the pictures we wanted, we did my favorite thing, photos as a family. Whenever new parents aren't sure if they want to be in pictures, I always insist they get at least a few. No matter how tired, sleep deprived, living-in-a-fog you may feel, these are precious, fleeting days of getting to snuggle up with your burrito baby. And I'm 100% sure they will want to see these photos of being held someday. It's more than just a family picture, it's part of your family legacy. 

Liz + Nathan :: Elizabeth Park West Hartford Connecticut Engagement Photography

Liz and Nathan met up with me at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford Connecticut on New Year's Eve for a wonderfully snowy, winter engagement session! They will be my first wedding this spring and I am so thrilled to be working with them. They are sweet, kind, funny, and fell in love over shared geekery, which just makes my heart flutter. I'm so thankful they have chosen to work with me and trust me with their wedding day photography. If their engagement session was any hint of what's to come, their wedding day is going to be so much fun!

Here are some favorites from their engagement session!

Amanda + Zach :: Collinsville Connecticut Engagement Photography

I love discovering new places, and Collinsville, Connecticut is definitely a gem of a small town that I look forward to exploring! Amanda and Zach introduced me to this sweet town where Zach proposed to Amanda. They showed me all their favorite places, and we did a little exploring along the river until we found a cool spot to wade into the water. It's such a tucked away little town in Farmington Valley, you'd never know it's there. But you'll fall in love with it, from the small shops to the old New England homes and the river area that is bustling with swimmers, kayakers and boaters. 

It was a gorgeous summery day with these two, and I was so happy to spend it outside in great company. Here are some of my favorites from our time together. 

Emily + Tom :: Yale New Haven Connecticut Engagement Photography

I love shooting at Yale. Love, love, love. I walked around campus for Emily and Tom's engagement session and was just awestruck by the architecture, the little nooks and crannies and the stonework - oh, the stonework! Everywhere I turned was a new angle I wanted to shoot. And I will admit, I definitely imagined what it would be like to be Rory Gilmore and be walking around campus as a student. It felt good!

Emily and Tom are so incredibly sweet, and Emily and I actually went to high school together, so I was thrilled she reached out to have me photograph their engagement pictures. They currently live down south, but were back up in New England for the holiday and we made it work!

I loved Emily's dress choice for the shoot. I adore yellow in all it's cheerful glory and I thought it just popped so nicely against all the cooler tones buildings. 

Emily and Tom are incredibly sweet together. I feel like I'm hitting the jackpot getting to meet so many genuinely nice, kind couples who truly care about each other. It makes my job easy, so much that it doesn't feel like work at all. It's more like hanging out with friends. 

So I hope you enjoy Emily and Tom's summery Yale University engagement session!