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family portraits connecticut

hi.

I am so excited to have you here!

The magic of childhood is what makes me live and breathe for my job, and if I had to pick a genre I loved most this would totally be it.

​My approach is a little different to your typical mini-shoots and traditional family portraits, as you'll probably see from my galleries. At this time I don't offer extended family shoots, as I work with a particular focus on the intimate relationships between young children and their parents(/guardians) for a more narrative experience.
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Normally we stuff our kids in starched shirts and ironed dress pants and drag them by the ears to a photography studio, but what if there was another way – 

...one where they'll actually have fun.

​I take my family sessions as an opportunity to explore and interact with the environment together, which results in less posed headshots and more so as a documented story of how you connect with your little ones while having an adventure. Because I was formally trained at a fine art academy, I view my work as more of an experience, where I "paint" you in my style.
This means that we'll be working together on picking out a beautiful location and sourcing unique outfits to set up our canvas, so there's no need to stress over what to wear. I sit down and personally design unique style boards just for you and track down adorable options from a whole database of well-loved shops for a more elevated experience, and poetic results.


I love bare muddy toes, little fingers picking flowers, butterfly kisses and cuddling in the grass, so if you're looking for a more organic, emotive approach to family photos, then you're exactly where you need to be.
Family Gallery

What does my "painting" look like? Check out this family gallery to see a prime example of what we'll be doing!

Lifestyle Family Session

What's included | 700

+ flexible 60 minutes of shoot time
+ up to 40 miles (travel available outside of this radius too)
+ 50 (or more!) photos, color and black&white
+ professional outfit styling & sourcing
+ downloadable online gallery
+ print release
​+ up to 6 members

All sessions are booked at sunset with 50% down as the retainer fee with the second half due before the receipt of final gallery. 

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​Lifestyle Portrait Photographer | New Haven, Connecticut
meofsharick@gmail.com  |  @gold.thistle.photo
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