Luxury Southbury, CT Newborn & Family Photographer
A Boutique, Full-Service Portrait Experience
For Southbury families, the seasons of growing a family deserve to be preserved with care and intention. Portraits by Chaya offers newborn, maternity, baby milestone and family photography through a calm, full-service experience at our Waterbury studio and at select Connecticut locations. Professional styling, wardrobe guidance and custom heirloom artwork are thoughtfully coordinated so you can relax, enjoy the process and leave with portraits that feel personal and enduring.
Portrait Photography for Southbury Families
Whether you are preparing to welcome a newborn, celebrating your baby’s first year, documenting motherhood or updating family portraits, your session is shaped around the people and season you most want to remember. Southbury families may visit the Waterbury studio for a private, fully guided experience or choose a carefully selected Connecticut outdoor setting for a naturally elegant look.
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, you are guided with care through every step. The result is an experience that feels organized and personal, without placing the burden of planning every detail on you.
A Calm, Private Studio
At our comfortable Waterbury studio, you’ll enjoy a calm, unhurried portrait experience. Newborn amenities include a changing table, bottle warmer, comfortable seating, snacks and coffee, while an intentionally curated collection of props and client wardrobe options allows each session to feel cohesive, refined and personal.
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.
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.
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."