Photo Blog Posts

Children’s Photography with Twins: Capturing their Special Bond

By Peggi / March 27, 2026

Capturing the Magic: A Guide to Children’s Photography with Twins Photographing children is always an adventure, but when you add twins into the mix, the experience becomes even more magical and rewarding. Children’s photography involving twins presents unique challenges and incredible rewards, yielding images that parents will treasure for a lifetime. Amika is more than…

Creative Poses and Ideas for Unique Newborn Photos

By Peggi / March 24, 2026

Your Lucky Shirt Makes for One of Many Ideas for Unique Newborn Photos Capturing unique newborn photos in the first days of a newborn’s life is a special experience for parents and photographers alike. While classic swaddled poses are timeless, many families now seek ways to make their newborn sessions stand out. If you’re searching…

The Best Time to Schedule Newborn Photos: A Photographer’s Guide

By Peggi / March 13, 2026

Newborn photos! Capturing those first precious moments of a newborn’s life is a dream for many parents. As a photographer, one of the most common questions you’ll hear is: “When is the best time to schedule newborn photos?” Understanding the ideal timing for newborn photography is crucial for both the baby’s comfort and the success…

5 Tips for Baby Photography: Exquisite Photos of Your Baby’s First Year

By Peggi / March 5, 2026

Baby Photography Documents Your Baby’s Milestones When most people think of baby photography, their minds immediately picture those adorable, curled-up newborn shots captured in the first weeks of life. While newborn portraits are cherished keepsakes, there’s a whole world of baby photography that extends far beyond those first fleeting days. Enter milestone photography—a beautiful way…

5 Easy Ways to Include Parents and Siblings in Newborn Photography Sessions

By Amika / February 27, 2026

Newborn photography offers families a beautiful way to capture the excitement, wonder, and adjustment that fill the early days after a baby’s arrival. Amidst the sleepless nights and endless cuddles, it’s easy to forget how fleeting those first days really are. That’s why newborn photography is cherished by so many families: it freezes time, capturing…

Capturing Life’s First Moments: Newborn Photography Sessions in West Hartford, CT

By Amika / February 19, 2026

For newborn photography, it’s important to capture your newborn within the first few weeks. Welcoming a newborn into the world is a momentous occasion—one filled with wonder, joy, and pure, unfiltered love. For families in West Hartford, CT, preserving these early days with timeless and heartfelt photography is a cherished tradition. Amika Gair, one of…

Children’s Photography: Rubber Ducky Your the One!

By Amika / February 2, 2020

Well, hello. It has been far too long since I made a blog post and I going to do my best to rectify that. Today is a very rare day because today’s date is a palindrome (02.02.2020). I thought that was pretty nifty when I figured that one out. I don’t often get a lot…

Children’s Photography: Fun in Fall

By Amika / October 19, 2019

If you’ve ever wondered when is a great time to update that family portrait, my answer will always be autumn in New England. Forget that stiff rushed school portrait and opt for a fun fall mini session that will take the time to get to know your family, your children and use all sorts of…

Senior Portrait Photography: Alive with Music

By Amika / June 15, 2018

Blast from the Past (circa February 2017). I’m still out here on the left coast aka California. You may notice a major hiatus in posts but more on that in future posts. Today, I got to meet up with the wildly talented Britt Kusserow and her guitar to take some professional headshots that she can…

Engagement Photography: Love is Love

By Amika / November 17, 2017

In the midst of the hatred and ignorance that barrages us on a daily basis, it is wonderful to see that love still exists and is strong within. I love engagement photography because I love photographing people in love. There is a wonderment that is magical when you see it dance across your camera and…