Twas the night before Christmas...

Baby "E"

This afternoon I had a newborn session with baby "E". He's such a cutie pie! I was so excited to finally meet him! (He came all the way from Colorado.) Although, it took us a while to get him to sleep, it was definitely worth it. We got some super sweet images. Here's just a few for now. Enjoy!

Mr. D's Cake Smash!

I can hardly believe little Mr. D is a few weeks shy of his first birthday. Seriously, where does the time go? We had a fun cake smash session this afternoon. He couldn't wait for his cake but then didn't eat much. He did get nice and messy though! LOL! He and mommy both got a bath... yup, you guessed it, he "showered" her, while he was getting ready for his bath! It was too funny. Of course his mommy didn't think so, at least Mr. D and I had a good laugh! Here's your sneak peek. Enjoy!

I couldn't wait!

Alright, you may have noticed, I couldn't wait... I started redesigning the blog! Consider it a sneak peek at what the new site will look like! LOL! Anyway, please bare with me the next few days, as I try out new changes to the blog. Oh, and as always, please feel free to leave comments and let me know what you think!

sweet sick day!

As most of my loyal blog readers know, my crew has been sick so much already this flu season. So you probably won't believe it, but Emma & I are sick yet again!! Emma had a 103.3 fever last night that almost landed us in the ER. (Instead we are off to the Pedi tomorrow.) Anyway, Sunday's we usually head to the IL's for dinner but today Emma and I stayed home in the interest of not spreading germs. I thought we should try and make the best of it. Boy did we ever, we had such a nice afternoon! We made a gingerbread house, yes from scratch, stop rolling your eyes, LOL! Anyway, it was a blast, it was so nice for us to actually have some one on one time. So I thought I'd share a few pics with you all. Enjoy!

P.S. I can't forget to give a great BIG thank you to Auntie Jo... you saved us with the molasses!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

Holiday Deadline

Just wanted to remind everyone that the holiday deadline is fast approaching. Remember all orders must be placed by Monday, December 15th to ensure delivery before the holidays. Thanks!

4 Sisters

This afternoon, I had a fun session with four adult sisters. It was a little chilly but they hung in there. Thanks girls, I think you're going to like your pictures. Here's just one for now! Enjoy!

Isn't she beautiful?

I just had to share this one from my freezing cold session on Saturday... isn't she beautiful?

Cheerios anyone?

This morning I had a mini session with Mr. D. His mommy was hoping for some Christmas pics but he just wanted Cheerios! It was too funny! We got some cute shots anyway!



What do you mean they're all gone??? LOL!

Brrrrr, baby it's cold outside!

This afternoon I had a freezing cold session with two brave families! They braved the freezing temps and wind to capture some pics! Thank goodness they at least got some hot cocoa out of the deal! Here's just one for now!

Two Sweet Girls

I had a fun session with two sweet little girls this morning. Boy did they look adorable in their matching red dresses! And what a great big sister Miss. E is! She loves her sweet baby sister. Anyway, here's a sneak peak guys! Enjoy!

Now booking for '09!

Hey Everyone-
Just wanted to post to let you all know I have no openings til next year! Sorry to those who were hoping to squeeze in last minute Christmas photos. I look forward to seeing you all in the new year! (Plus, I will be launching my new site and blog in January as well as lots of exciting new products! So stay tuned!)

Today was mini session day!

Today was mini session day! (Yes, it was supposed to be yesterday, but we got rained out!) What a great day we had! I had four sessions at Yurechko Tree Farm in Griswold, CT. This was my first time visiting this tree farm, and man, was it beautiful. It was the perfect backdrop for our Christmas themed pictures. It was great to see some of my past clients again and to meet some new ones too. The only bummer though, was that 30 minutes went by too fast! I would have loved to visit with you all longer. Not to worry though, the pictures look great! Here are your sneak peeks guys. Enjoy!

Sweet baby "N"

Today, I had the pleasure of photographing my very first newborn! Well, let me just say, she was the cutest little thing! It's been so long since I held a newborn. Don't worry, I'm not getting ideas! LOL! Anyway, it was so much fun! Thank you to the "R" family for inviting me into their home to photograph their little cutie. Here's your sneak peek guys, enjoy!

Christmas update...

Just wanted to let you all know that the mini sessions are all booked and I only have a few November session dates left. I will not be booking any December sessions. I will be taking and filling orders though. December 15th is the ABSOLUTE LATEST date that orders will be excepted for Christmas delivery. Please contact me beth@bethbenoit.com if you have questions about orders or to schedule a session. Thanks!

One Sweet Family

I feel so fortunate, I always get to shoot the sweetest families and today was no exception. Although, it was a bit chilly, we still managed to have a good time and of course get some great shots! Here's your sneak peek guys! Enjoy!



Isn't the look on her face priceless? Like, go ahead, you try it first!

Christmas Mini Session Update

You may remember I posted awhile back about doing Christmas mini sessions. Well, I FINALLY have the details ironed out... sorry it took so long! Things have been insane around here! LOL! Anyway, here's the deal, I will be doing mini sessions on

Saturday, November 15
at Yurechko Tree Farm in Griswold, CT

They will be 30 minutes instead of an hour. The cost will be $25 instead of $50. You will receive 10 of the best images in online gallery just like a regular session. It's a great opportunity to get that perfect shot for your Christmas cards or just to get some recent pictures to pass out for the holidays! It's sure to be a fun day! Contact me asap if you are interested, appts are booking fast.

P.S. I forgot to mention, as a little Christmas gift from me to all who book a mini session, I am offering a FREE 5x7 2009 photo calendar!

From my window...

I decided I wanted to try a fun new challenge, I'm calling it "from my window". I love living here, and decided I wanted to show you all why. My goal is to capture a picture once a week using the views from my window. So here's today's, leave a comment and let me know what you think!

Changes are coming...

Just as the seasons are a changing, so are things here! You can be on the look out for a completely redesigned website, blog & logo all coming in January '09. (I am so excited about it all, I just had to share the news! No surprise huh, I'm so bad at secrets! LOL!) Plus, I will be offering some new exciting products! Anyway, here is a sneak peek at my new logo... what do you all think? Leave comments below... I'd love to get some feedback.

P.S. My pricing will also be changing in '09 so if you want to lock in '08 pricing you need to schedule your session before the end of the year.

All I want for Christmas is Canvas!

Okay, so I am sure I am not the only one dreaming of a beautiful new canvas for Christmas ... right? Well, guess what, I am running a special from now til December 25th so you can get canvas for Christmas too! Here's the deal...

The 11x14 Gallery Wrap reg. $105 is now - SALE PRICED $95.00

The 16x20 Gallery Wrap reg. $140 is now - SALE PRICED $125.00

Want more information about gallery wraps, click here.

So go ahead, tell Santa you've been really good this year and you deserve canvas!

Lil' fisherman....

This morning I had such a fun session with a cutie patootie lil' fisherman. Mr.A was adorable and loved the great outdoors! Oh and I can't forget Bailey the dog too! Thanks guys for a fun morning! Enjoy your sneak peek!

Fun fall family...

This afternoon, I had a fun session with this sweet family. One fun family + great light + beautiful fall leaves = great pictures! Thanks guys... enjoy your sneak peek!

More of Miss.L...

Alright, I've been editing all day and needed a break... plus, these are too cool not to share. Here's a few more of Miss. L from our session on Monday. I processed them with a fun new style that I used on a connection session recently. I really like these... what do you all think? Post a comment and let me know...

The "K" family...

Yesterday, I also had the pleasure of shooting a session with the entire "K" family. And when I say entire, I'm talking four generations! It was a great session but I must say, baby "A" stole the show. She's such a cutie! Here's your sneak peek guys!

Fun senior session...

This morning I had such a fun session with "Miss. L". I had her doing all sorts of crazy things, and walking all over the place in her gorgeous heels but the pictures, as promised, are totally worth it! Here's a few... enjoy!

A few more "M" family...

Okay mom, I promised you a few more sneak peeks. Here you go! Enjoy!




Would you look at those beautiful eyes...

One BIG happy family!

This morning I had a session with the "M" family. With five kids to keep mom & dad pretty busy, they truly are one happy family! Thanks for letting me photograph you all. I had fun. Here's just one for now... enjoy!

More "B" family . . .

Okay guys, here's a few more. And of course I had to throw in a feet one. You all know how I love feet! LOL! Enjoy! I hope to have your gallery to you by weeks end. Thanks again!

Just say BLINK!

Today, I had a fun session with the "B" family! Anyway, every time I clicked the shutter someone was blinking! LOL! It must be in the genes! The weather was perfect, well, except the foliage isn't quite here yet. Sorry mom! Anyway, the pictures look great. Here's just one for now! I promise to post more soon! Enjoy!

Little Cowboy

Here's just one of our little cowboy! It was too cute not to share!

Can you feel the love?

Okay, so I am up late, processing the connection session I shared yesterday and I just had to share a few more... can't you just feel the love? What do you all think of these? Feel free to leave comments on the blog. I love hearing from you all! Okay, I gotta get back to work now! LOL!



This one is the same pic as the previous post just in my color vintage look. Do you LOVE it as much as I do??

Connection Session

What a fun night! Tonight, I had a connection session with J&S. We had such a great time! They were troopers even when I asked them to do some pretty funny stuff! Sorry guys! LOL!!! We did get some great shots though! Here's just two for now, enjoy!

Twice the fun, Part Two!

Hey girls, thanks for another fun session. Here are a few from the studio part of your session! Enjoy!