Artwork by Ashlie Steinau Photography

There are just some things that I will NEVER charge for as a professional portrait photographer. I understand the importance of capturing the essence of your family, your moments, and your unique style. My goal is to create an exceptional experience for you and to make the process as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. Custom […]

Things I NEVER Charge For

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Corrina is a 16-year-old from Wallingford, and a Sophomore at Sheehan High School. A vision of grace and beauty, her long legs and effortless poise make her the perfect vision of a ballerina. Corrina’s journey with me began on a day filled with Nutcracker rehearsals, which only added to the magic of her portrait experience. […]

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Grace in Motion: Exploring Corrina the Ballerina

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Family The true meaning of the holidays is spending time with your family. Time goes by quickly, and families change over the years. Capture the love your family has for one another and re-live these moments while telling new stories. The Magic of Childhood Thanksgiving passes, and we start to decorate our homes for the […]

6 Joyful Ways to Teach the True Meaning of the Holidays!

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In light of International Women’s Day, I just have to talk about one of the most badass women I know:  Mackenzie Wilson. Mackenzie (aka, Miss Mackenzie to her students) is a special education teacher for Wallingford Public Schools.  Not only is she a superhero in the school’s classroom, ensuring her students get what they educationally […]

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Mackenzie – Barans Kenpo Karate

How to Mix All the Colors The goal for coordinating outfits is to visually break up the colors and shades so that you’re not all wearing the same color on top and bottom (like everyone in blue jeans with white shirts). The more you can mix it up, the better! I encourage you to think […]

Family Style Guide

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I’m right smack dab in the middle of the holiday season and cranking out the COOLEST cards. It got me thinking, what are you waiting for if you haven’t done yours yet? IT’S EXPENSIVE… I CAN DO IT MYSELF CHEAP I completely understand where you are coming from and how you feel.  Many feel this […]

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Holiday Cards: What You Are Missing By Not Doing Them

Be rest assured that prior to your session with me, I have done my research on your location to grasp the best areas to shoot in the most perfect lighting! Unless we are shooting outside of the local area, I visit the site of choice before every shoot to ensure we capture the most beautiful […]

Achieving Dreamy Photos

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STYLING YOUR SESSION-FEMININE If you want your portrait session images to look and feel a little more editorial, I recommend bringing a few small, simple props with you, like fresh flowers to hold or a blanket to sit on. If you want to incorporate another special element into your session, just let us know! Maybe […]

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Feminine Style Guide

Styling Your Session – Masculine For my masculine dressers out there, this blog post is for you! You may or may not care about the tiny details and props involved in a shoot, but I KNOW you want to know what to wear to make these photos everything you and your partner dream of!! Tops […]

Masculine Style Guide

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