Business Details
16 Years
experience
CT Newborn & Smash Cake Photography by Elizabeth Frederick
Elizabeth Frederick Photography is a professional photography studio specializing in newborn, milestone, and smash cake photography. With over a decade of experience since 2010, the studio combines artistic vision with technical expertise to create timeless images that celebrate life's most precious moments. The team prioritizes personalized service, using vibrant props and creative setups to capture the unique personality of each child. Clients benefit from a structured yet flexible approach, including pre-session consultations and themed sessions tailored to individual preferences.The studio maintains a commitment to safety and comfort, particularly during newborn sessions, ensuring a stress-free experience for families. Located in Meriden, Connecticut, the business serves clients across Fairfield County, West Hartford, Glastonbury, and surrounding areas. The photographer's dedication to continuous creative development ensures clients receive contemporary, high-quality imagery. Client testimonials consistently highlight professionalism, attention to detail, and exceptional results that exceed expectations.
Services
Newborn Photography
Smash Cake Sessions
Mini Sessions
Maternity Portraits
Milestone Sessions
Studio Photography
In-Home Sessions
Family Portraits
Digital Packages
Gift Cards
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 14 years of experience in newborn and child photography.
- Our team uses vibrant props and creative setups for unique imagery.
- We offer personalized session planning and pre-session consultations.
- We maintain strict safety protocols during all newborn photography sessions.
- We serve families across multiple Connecticut counties with local expertise.
What people say
Best photographer in CT
Patient and creative setups
Extremely professional experience
Beautiful timeless images
Perfectly captured our vision
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized photography for infants up to three months old, focusing on safe, artistic poses that highlight natural beauty. Sessions include expert guidance, prop selection, and multiple setup options. The studio ensures comfort for both baby and parents while creating lasting memories through high-quality, edited images.
Smash Cake Sessions
Creative milestone celebrations capturing first birthday cake experiences with vibrant themes and personalized setups. The service includes allergen-free cake options, coordinated decorations, and dynamic photography that preserves joyful, messy moments. Sessions prioritize quick pacing to match children's attention spans while ensuring comprehensive coverage.
Mini Sessions
Themed, time-limited photography opportunities for families seeking updated portraits with minimal commitment. These sessions offer curated backdrops and efficient shooting schedules ideal for capturing seasonal moments or developmental milestones without full session investment.
Maternity Portraits
Artistic photography celebrating expectant mothers through elegant poses and flattering lighting techniques. The service focuses on creating emotional connections between parents-to-be and their unborn child while offering wardrobe guidance and prop coordination for personalized storytelling.
Milestone Sessions
Developmental photography tracking infants' progress through key growth stages with themed setups and age-appropriate props. These sessions document physical changes and personality emergence while maintaining consistent artistic quality across multiple visits.
People
Elizabeth Frederick
Owner/Photographer
Professional photographer since 2010 specializing in newborn and child portraiture. Mother of three daughters who turned a creative passion into a full-time career. Known for vibrant prop usage and personalized client experiences while maintaining strict safety standards during sessions.
Paige Frederick
Assistant
Support team member providing operational assistance and client coordination. Works closely with photographers to ensure smooth session execution and maintains organizational systems for client communications and scheduling.
Questions
When should I book a newborn photography session?
Ideally book during your third trimester to secure availability, though last-minute bookings are sometimes possible after birth.
What is included in a smash cake photography session?
Includes basic cake, decorations, themed setup, and edited digital images with options to upgrade design elements or purchase additional products.
How long do photography sessions typically last?
Newborn sessions schedule 4 hours but average 1.5 hours, while smash cake sessions last about an hour and mini sessions 15-20 minutes.
Can I purchase additional digital files after my session?
Yes, you may upgrade your package to include more digital files after viewing your edited gallery.
What payment methods do you accept?
Accepts cash, check, credit cards, gift cards, and AfterPay financing options for session fees and products.
Do you accommodate children with food allergies for cake smash sessions?
Yes, we coordinate with allergen-free bakeries to provide safe cake options when notified of allergies in advance.
