Welcome, and thank you for stopping by my little corner of the internet. I’m Millicent, but everyone calls me Milli. (As long as you don’t call me Maleficent or Medicine like they did when I was a kid, we’re good.) I’m a Family + Event Photographer in Stratford, CT
I’m a storyteller at heart. I believe every family, celebration, and chapter of life deserves to be remembered in a way that feels honest, colorful, and emotionally real.
I’m based in Stratford and serve families and celebrations throughout Fairfield County and the NYC area.
I’ve loved art for as long as I can remember. It started as a way to express myself and slowly became how I connected with others. High school was all about fashion design — but honestly, who really remembers high school? I sure don’t.
I grew up in New York City, where the streets were my playground. In my twenties, I caught the travel bug hard. I spent years exploring new countries and cities, learning their stories, and discovering more of my own along the way. My art grew with me too. I used to sketch graphic illustrations, tag walls with graffiti, paint for art shows, and even do body art at nightclubs. Each stage brought me a little closer to what truly lights me up , storytelling through photography.
Through a mix of faith, trial and error, and good old determination, I found my niche: documenting the love between families and the people who mean the most to them. Not just the big, sparkly milestones, but the quiet, everyday moments too.
For a long time, I thought I’d just be the fun aunt. PCOS had me convinced motherhood wasn’t in my story. But at 33, I gave birth to Alma (which means “Soul” in Spanish), and everything shifted. I learned how precious the little moments really are. Then at 35, with my second baby, Vida (meaning life), I realized something else, moms are almost always behind the camera. I had tons of photos of my kids with everyone else, but hardly any with me. Just blurry selfies. Becoming a mom shifted something in me; I realized how important photographs are. Not only the traditional family “say cheese” moments. But documenting your family as it naturally unfolds. Embracing “the now”, the kind of magic you’ll want to relive over and over, especially when all the toys are out of the house, and the littles are too cool to hug you in public.
It hit me, one day, when they’re older and flipping through those memories, where’s mom?
That’s why I have such a soft spot for moms. I want you in the frame, too. You deserve to be part of the story you’ve built.
My “Magic of Now” sessions are my absolute favorite. Motherhood taught me that the most beautiful photos aren’t always the perfectly posed ones — they’re the ones where life just… happens. The everyday mess, the laughter, the quiet hugs. Those are the moments that matter.
I believe when you’re real behind the camera, your clients can be real in front of it.
Photography isn’t just about pretty pictures, it’s about preserving the way life feels. The way your kiddo sneaks a hug, the way your partner laughs when you’re not looking, the way real moments unfold when no one is posing.
That’s what draws me in — the in-between moments, the unscripted magic that becomes tomorrow’s favorite memory.
I don’t do stiff poses or forced smiles. I guide you gently, create space for real interaction, and stay present so I can capture the emotions that matter most — the ones you’ll want to feel again years from now.
Whether we’re photographing your family laughing in the park, your little one discovering a leaf, or your favorite people gathered together, my approach is always warm, relaxed, and deeply human.
I love working with families and people who care deeply about connection over perfection, families who want photos that feel like them, not like a photoshoot.
I also love photographing meaningful events like birthdays, engagements, celebrations of all kinds — with a documentary eye that honors your story.
If you care more about how the photos feel than how they look posed, we’re a good fit.
When you book with me, you’re booking an experience, not just photos. My sessions are relaxed, organic, and built around your real life. I’ll walk you through what to expect every step of the way, and I’ll be right there with you to capture genuine moments as they happen.
Ready to connect? Let’s make something real.