Glitter Mini Sessions with DVP

Every year, only ONCE a year, DVP Studio hosts a Glitter Mini event for South East Connecticut’s residents in February, where clients come to the studio in Ledyard with their children (ages 6 months, to 12 years) and have a glitter party while Dacia takes photos. It’s 15 minutes of bliss for the kids, throwing […]
Why Photography is So Important to Me | Connecticut Baby, Birth, and Family Photographer

As a parent wrangling 4 young kids, a business owner running a full time photography studio, and a military spouse to a Navy Submariner, my life is pretty chaotic. There’s always so much happening and time moves much too fast, but we can’t forget to stop and take a moment to enjoy and document the […]
Nature, Nurture, and Nurture Nest | Your Go-To Baby Boutique for Southeast Connecticut

UPDATE: Sadly, Nurture Nest is no longer in business. If you know of any other amazing, organically oriented children’s boutiques nearby, be sure to share in the comments to this post, or through my contact form! As a mother to three young children, a military spouse, and a full time business owner of a photography […]
I’m a Military Spouse Too | A family and baby photographer in eastern connecticut

Today marks the start of our latest endeavor in this military life. This man (also known as my husband) heads to Virginia to continue his career in the Navy, and begin his job as a chief on the USS Montana. 9 years ago, as a young(er), new, inexperienced military spouse, I swore left and right, […]
Hay Hay and her sweet baby sister, Reagan | Coastal Connecticut Baby Photographer

Can you share with our readers a little about your family? Where are you from originally? How did you and your partner meet and end up living in Gales Ferry, CT? Michael and I are from San Diego, California. We met at Michael’s going away party for the Navy when a mutual friend introduced us. […]
A Home Water Birth in Old Lyme, Connecticut | Lifestyle and documentary birth photography in Connect

With every birth I photograph, my love for this genre of photography grows, and the more I long to go through the experience again for myself, so I can hire my own birth photographer and document all the moments I know I missed, or forgot because I was (rightfully) too absorbed in labor and delivery. […]
Three Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Have Family Photos Done

Someone in your family is shy, awkward, or uncomfortable in front of the camera, You don’t know how to pose, or what to do with your hands. You’re stuck on “Whensday”. You want pictures done when you’re in better shape, when you have more time, and/or when you have more money. You have no idea […]
Family Photos on the Connecticut Coast | Avery Point Family Session with Mystic Connecticut Family a

Can you share with our readers a little about your family? Where are you from originally? How did you and your partner meet and end up living in Boston, MA? Alyson is from Southeastern Connecticut and Mike is from the bay area in California. We met while Mike was stationed in Groton, Connecticut at the […]
A Beautiful Summer Photo Session at Harkness Memorial State Park | New London Connecticut Family Pho

Summer is my second favorite season in Connecticut (after Spring), especially when I get to spend it on the coast, taking pictures of beautiful families like this one! Valdette and her husband, Fran met at a family wedding, back in Albania, their home of origin. They emigrated here to the US, and chose to buy […]
And Then There Were Four – A Studio Newborn Session with dacia vu Photography | Stonington and Mysti

I loved having this family of four to the studio for their newborn session. Gracie, that fireball you’ll be gawking over in just a minute, is the sweetest, sassiest toddler and shaping up to be a great big sister all ready! I’ve photographed her twice now, and this time got to meet and snuggle with […]