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Luxury New Haven, CT Newborn & Family Photographer

A Boutique, Full-Service Portrait Experience

For families in New Haven, life’s most meaningful milestones deserve to be preserved with intention and care. Portraits by Chaya offers newborn, maternity, baby milestone and family photography through a calm, thoughtfully guided experience at our Waterbury studio and at select Connecticut locations. From professional styling and wardrobe guidance to custom heirloom artwork, every detail is designed so you can be present while we create portraits that feel distinctly yours.

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Portrait Photography for New Haven Families

Whether you are welcoming a newborn, celebrating a first birthday, documenting motherhood or gathering everyone for an updated family portrait, your session is designed around the people and season you want to remember. New Haven families may choose a private studio experience in Waterbury or a thoughtfully selected Connecticut outdoor location.

Newborn baby girl peacefully sleeping, wrapped in a soft swaddle in a heart bowl- newborn photography by Portraits by Chaya in Waterbury CT
Newborn
Mom to be in a beautiful pink flowy gown captured by Portraits by Chaya in Waterbury CT
Maternity
timeless one year old photo of a baby girl on a butterfly themed set captured by Portraits by Chaya in Waterbury CT
Baby Milestone & Cakesmash
connecticut family photographer capturing parents and two young children in a timeless studio family portrait
Family
bat mitzvah portrait in a Connecticut garden surrounded by blooming flowers
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Portraits
Connecticut branding photographer creating a professional headshot in a bright, timeless studio space
Branding/ Headshots

Every Detail, Thoughtfully Planned

From personalized planning and professional hair and makeup for Mom to a relaxed portrait session and an in-person ordering appointment, New Haven families are thoughtfully guided through every step.

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CONSULTATION

Personalized planning, styling & wardrobe guidance

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PORTRAIT SESSION

A relaxed, guided experience designed around your family

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REVEAL & DESIGN

Choose your images and collaboratively design your artwork

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DELIVERY

Your finished artwork, beautifully prepared for your home

A Calm, Private Studio

New Haven families are welcomed into a comfortable Waterbury studio designed for relaxed, unhurried sessions. Newborn amenities include a changing table, bottle warmer, comfortable seating, snacks and coffee, while our carefully selected props and client wardrobe help make the experience feel polished and effortless.

luxury photography studio with elegant decor and styled shooting areas Full-service luxury studio designed for newborn, children, and family photography sessions in a refined, timeless setting luxury maternity client closet featuring flowing gown and elegant styling options for portrait sessions bright natural light area in the studio with windows and soft natural decor elegant studio wall with neatly organized, color coded photography props arranged for newborn and childrens sessions bright and organized prop wall in the studio, with color-coded items ready for newborn and children photography luxury studio bathroom with modern fixtures, soft tones, and a serene spa-like atmosphere

Artwork Designed for Your Home

At Portraits by Chaya, each session is a full-service portrait experience designed to capture your family’s story in a way that is timeless, vibrant, and effortlessly beautiful. From personalized session planning and wardrobe guidance to carefully crafted poses and professional styling, we take care of every detail so you can relax and enjoy the moment. The result is custom fine art portraits and heirloom artwork that transform fleeting moments into tangible memories — portraits you’ll treasure now and for generations to come.

What can you expect from your finished portraits? Take a look at the professional prints and photo products I offer and some renderings of wall art in clients' homes. I have numerous wall art samples, albums, and products in the studio that you can touch and feel to help in creating your custom art.

custom newborn wall art featuring a sleeping baby girl displayed above a white crib
Custom heirloom album of a one year old girl cake smash session
custom fine wall art design from a fall family photo session
custom wall art displaying white based image in floating frame from connecticut session
accordion mini book displaying a newborn baby connecticut session
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portraits of Chaya Miller, owner and photographer of Portraits by Chaya

The Woman Behind the Portraits

The most meaningful portraits are created when you feel relaxed, cared for, and truly present in the moment. From our first conversation through your finished artwork, I’m here to make every detail of your experience feel thoughtful, effortless, and personal.

My approach is calm, guided, and deeply intentional- allowing you to simply enjoy your family while I preserve the moments you’ll want to remember for years to come.

 

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Client Testimonials 

"My wife and I had the most wonderful experience with Chaya (Portraits By Chaya) for my newborn's photoshoot. Her expertise and gentle approach created a calming atmosphere, allowing my little one to be at ease. The resulting photos are beyond words, each frame captures the delicate innocence of my baby. Chaya (Portraits By Chaya) possesses an exceptional talent for lighting, composition, and capturing the best moments. The mini albums are my favorite. If you're looking to preserve the precious early days of your baby's life, I wholeheartedly recommend Chaya. Her newborn photography is a timeless investment that will fill your heart with joy for years to come."

 
Anand M.
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