BEST experience! Denise Gammell is amazing. Wow wow wow. She has a unique gift at capturing the…read moretrue personality of her subject. The pictures turned out beautiful. I cried looking at them. I couldn't have asked for anything more. She will be our photographer for life!

From the owner: Specializing in teen & high school senior portrait photography. Sessions by Denise Gammell honor…read moreand reflect how amazing you are. The service-focused experience she provides is unmatched. Denise gets to know her clients through self-discovery interview questions that focus on your core values, hopes and dreams. She works creatively to envision a soulful portrait session that celebrates how far you’ve come, where you are presently in your marvelous journey, and where you aspire to be. Denise is with you every step of the way, from securing your ideal shoot location and wardrobe selection that will reflect your highest self, to the final step of delivering heirloom artwork. Her inspired vision is that you receive beautiful portraits that will always remind you of who you are at your core, which will boldly inspire you as you live out your legacy.

Ana is a dream to work with! I am so glad we chose her for our newborn photos almost 2 years ago,…read moreand she's been our go to for family photos and events ever since! She did amazing work photographing my daughter's first birthday party this summer as well as a cake smash and family session. She is so patient and gentle and takes her time to make sure everyone around her is comfortable and happy! And the photos were beyond amazing! We very recently had the pleasure of being photographed by Ana again for a family Christmas "mini session" at a tree farm. We had so much fun and created beautiful memories that we will cherish forever. My daughter is usually very shy but she warmed up to Ana very quickly and had a blast! I would highly recommend the mini sessions for fall/holiday memories and a quick fun time with family or friends!

I reached out to Hudzen Photography for a smash cake session for my son's first birthday. Ana is…read moreamazing with little children! I am so thrilled with our photos. She was able to capture our little guy's expressions so carefully and thoughtfully, provided helpful tips for prepping for the session, and captured our Eric Carle theme perfectly. Her work is a keepsake I will treasure forever. So thrilled--I will be booking Hudzen Photography for future family photo sessions!

I met Amber at a bridal show while scouting new faces for John Casablancas. I always walk around…read moreand network with the other vendors and I loved how she presented her photography business. Grabbed her business information and keeping a long story short we finally booked a day to shoot and created a work of art. Amber is great to work with and goes above and beyond expectations! Her studio has great second floor natural lighting on top of her equipment she uses. She was in the middle of refurbishing the other half of her upstairs and the after photos she posted on her Instagram look great for your future shoot. Although she specializes in boudoir shoots she is looking to expand her portfolio so be sure to reach out and set up a shoot with her!

Amber was a pleasure to work with. Not only did I love her work but I'd want to just be friends…read morewith her. It was easy to find her studio and park. She will make you feel very comfortable and that's huge because sometimes it's easy to feel awkward posing. I lived off her feedback and she gave me options and choices. I look forward to working with her again

Joe takes some incredible photographs. He takes a wide variety of themes and concepts. I've seen…read morewedding work from him as well as portrait and still life work. He's an honest business man too. His prices are fair and he will work within any budget. He's night informed and evolved. Highly recommended photographer.

Joe's great! I really enjoyed working with him--he made me feel at ease and was super friendly…read more Highly recommended!

My family has been coming to Portrait Simple religiously for the past 12 years. Every year we come…read moreand take our standard family photos as well as portraits for the kids. We usually always request for Mari who is our favorite photographer. She knows us very well and every year she greets us with a big smile as if we are family. The trend these days is to take these glamorous photos out in the open that it is very expensive and extremely time consuming. For my family and our schedule we need something that is quick, efficient, yet captures our children's image perfectly as they age. For the amount of money you would spend at Portrait Simple, getting every single photo in digital format in addition to printed wall portraits, you'll never beat the price.

We decided to try this place out because our friends said they did a wonderful job and you don't…read morefeel as rushed. Boy, they were right my kids loved the photographer who said other children knick named her " Peanut Butter Nose". And my kids loved her.....I think they would of followed her home if they could. She was so good with them got them smiling ear to ear and laughing up a storm.... she's a sweetheart and we will definitely be back for more pictures. The pictures came out so good we had trouble choosing. We bought the membership to as long a you go twice a year it's worth it.

What a joy! When do you ever find someone so fresh and professional to take charge and find the…read morereal you? Well this is the place and person to accomplish that. A painless, funny, enervating process and the end product is perfect. Thank you again and again!

the GOAT of headshots…read more tl;dr - if you want a solid headshot with someone that can help you look your best, stop looking. You found her. It's Cara. I've been to Cara twice now to get different sets of headshots. I've never done headshots before. Here is how she made it easy: 1. Clear instructions ahead of time on how to show up looking your best. 2. She let me shoot in several outfits when I was unsure, and helped me work through what I liked about each look. 3. I have no clue how to position my head in a photo. Cara guided me through everything in a low-pressure comfortable environment. 4. There was no pressure to buy more or less. I actually bought more than I thought I wanted because they came out so well. 5. She's just a good person who will put you at ease and make the experience enjoyable! go see her if you need a photo, you won't regret it!

After thoroughly looking for photographers for over a month, we're glad that we discovered Melissa…read more She was extremely responsive and made herself quickly available to connect via video chat to discuss our options. We were hoping to get photos done before our son's 1st birthday and she was able to provide us with a great date/time option. We really lucked out. On the day of our shoot we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The drive to the studio was beautiful and worth it - we drove from over 30 minutes away. The studio was immaculate and ready to go for our time together. Her prep email was extremely detail oriented and let us know exactly what to expect. Once there we could easily see the setups and there was a perfect place for us to finish getting ready. Even though we brought most of our outfits she also offered an additional one for us to use and it photographed so lovely. Lastly, the cake smash session was literally the icing on the cake. She has a wonderful referral that made the most beautiful cake for us. Our custom banner was EXACTLY what we were looking for in terms of colors and vibe. She got our son to warm up, have fun, and capture his personality. Melissa's patience, professionalism, strong communication via email/text, and warmth was much appreciated as first time parents for our first shoot. We look forward to working with her again in the future!

I would highly recommend Melissa Hartigan Photography! She took our maternity photos and they are…read moreabsolutely beautiful! She helped me pick out a lovely gown from her collection of maternity gowns to borrow for the photo shoot. She was even so kind to reschedule a gown try on when I accidentally missed the appointment! She put my husband and I at ease during the photo shoot, choosing a beautiful location and knowing what poses to suggest to create beautiful photos that we will forever cherish. We couldn't be more thankful and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for maternity photos!

Michelle made me feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful during our session. I appreciated her…read moreguidance on posing and facial expressions, and she offered a much more relaxing environment than most photographers with whom I've worked. I'm very pleased with my portraits, which I think depict me in a way that is authentic to my personality. Michelle was able to bring out a more vulnerable, real version of myself than I'm usually able to convey during photoshoots. Michelle is a rare combination of photographer, coach and friend. She will gracefully guide you through your portrait session and enable you to bring your full self to your photos.

Michelle was very detailed oriented and guided me through the whole process with so much patience…read moreand dedication! Love the final work. She did a professional headshot.

A lot of our most cherished family photographs came from Michelle over the past few years. From…read moretaking lifestyle photographs in our home, to holiday photos at the Christmas tree farm and in the studio, they all came out amazing and we look back at them year after year with such joy. Michelle is wonderful to work with and one of the kindest people around.

We have trusted Michelle with our family Christmas photos for years, and she continues to exceed…read moreevery expectation! She has a true gift for making everyone feel completely at ease in front of the camera and even our dogs! What I love most is how she captures those genuine moments you can't fake: the laughs, the connection, the little quirks that make our family us. Her photos have become a cherished part of our holiday tradition, and we couldn't imagine working with anyone else.

I highly recommend Kim! She is a fantastic photographer, and a very kind and patient person. My…read morehusband and I have hired Kim to take pictures of our girls multiple times over the past 2 years, including for newborn photo shoots, easter, valentine's day, and fall photos. I often leave convinced it's not even possible to have gotten a picture of my 2 year old where she is not hiding her face or just running around like a typical toddler. My daughters love Kim, and I am always proven wrong with some of the most gorgeous pictures that I am so happy to have of my girls.

From the owner: When you are in need of a top Southington, CT Photographer, don't hesitate to call Kimberly Lynn…read morePhotography. We will ensure that all your special occasions are captured in a memorable way.