From the quiet intimacy of maternity, where a mother cradles the new life within her, to the newborn's soft breaths and tiny fingers —
Westport photographer Maternity, Newborn, Family
As the first year unfolds, every smile, every gentle gaze, and every joyful milestone becomes a symphony of love. Through the lens, these moments are immortalized, as if time itself slows to savor the beauty of this beautiful time.
I ensure every part of your experience is special.
I am well attuned to taking care of every detail for my family, and taking care of you is no different.
With four years of experience in the industry, I've honed a luxury, full-service approach to photography that goes beyond just taking pictures – I craft memories that are designed to last a lifetime. My studio, bathed in natural light and an airy, romantic atmosphere, serves as the perfect backdrop for capturing the essence of your journey.
As a mother of two, I understand the profound bond that exists between a mother and her children, and it's this connection that fuels my passion for capturing the quiet, intimate moments that often go unnoticed.
studio
about the
You’ll have access to a curated client closet, filled with high-quality gowns in soft, flattering colors that make you feel like beautiful. Whether it’s a maternity session, a newborn shoot, or a milestone session, I’m here to make you feel beautiful and confident, bringing out the romance in every glance and every touch. It’s about more than posing for the camera – it’s about feeling at ease, letting go of any doubts, and fully embracing the tender, intimate moments that come with motherhood.
westport photographer
Colleeen H.
She is wonderful to work with, and we are so happy with the photos that capture our family so well. We are happy to recommend Deborah!
"As brand new parents, she made it easy and seamless to schedule the session"
-Leslie
Our expectations were not only met, but surpassed. The gallery preview was delivered way sooner than expected and we absolutely loved every picture. I am hard to please, Deborah was so easy to work with and gave me many recommendations and a lot of guidance.
"I felt so comfortable and beautiful during the entire photoshoot. "
-Meredith
She was so friendly and personable the day of the shoot. She was great at making my daughter laugh and going with the flow when she was a little distracted. I couldn’t be happier with the results, which she delivered in less than a week!
I’m so happy to have found Deborah and would recommend her to anyone!
I only take on a limited amount of sessions in New York, and want each one to have personalized and dedicated time. We will jump on a call to see if our values align.
During the session I will prompt you throughout, make you feel at ease & do whatever goofy thing is necessary to get your kids to smile. Its important to me that our session feels relaxed & fun.
Hair & Makeup will arrive to your home, and I will provide your dresses at the session. This allows you to feel confident in your appearance, and elevates the photos.
After our session we will meet & view the possibilities for artwork. Whether that means a family album that you complete every year, or a statement piece for above your fireplace- we ill find the right fit for you.
She really captured such special, real moments and in such a beautiful light. She even managed to get multiple shots that included our 1 year old dog looking directly at the camera! We love to recommend her to others.
We felt so comfortable with her - like we were talking to an old friend.
- Caroline
Both our maternity and newborn sessions were so relaxing (I never thought I’d say that about a newborn photo session) and she made me and my husband (and newborn) feel so comfortable! She feels more like a friend or sister than a professional photographer.
"We can’t wait to use Debbie for all of our family portraits going forward!"
Kind
Words
-Brigid
"She makes it easy from start to finish. Ive never felt so comfortable in front of a camera."
testimonial
Testimonials
Kind Words
What families are saying
"
I am truly over the moon with the service received from Debbie for newborn photos!!
She was able to accommodate me last minute, as I realized I wanted newborn photos only a few days
before our baby turned two weeks old, and I know the sweet spot for these photos is before the two
week mark. She fit us in only 3 days after requesting! The morning of the shoot couldn’t have been
easier - she welcomed us into her beautiful studio with a coffee in hand, where she had a slew of
gorgeous dresses to pick from. Her hair and makeup artist did a phenomenal job, and while I was
getting pampered, Debbie used the time to get solo shots of our baby. She was so gentle with him and
knew exactly how to calm him down (if needed) to get the perfect shots. I felt extremely comfortable
with how she interacted with and handled our newborn, which was something I was a bit apprehensive
about going into it. She was so friendly and really made us feel at ease the entire time. To top it
off, she finalized our gallery within the week, and the photos were absolutely stunning. My husband
and I went through favoriting them, and ended up with about 80% of the gallery as “favorites.” She
captured our little family perfectly. Cannot recommend this service enough for new moms!
L
Lissy Hulton
Google
"
We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Deborah. From maternity photos, to our newborn and family session, and now our daughter’s one-year photos, she has captured every season of our lives so beautifully.
She has an incredible way of making you feel completely comfortable, whether in your own home or in her studio. Her studio is absolutely beautiful, but more than that, she is what makes the experience so special. She’s down-to-earth, kind, and just truly gets it—especially as a parent.
Every session felt easy, natural, and stress-free, and the photos are timeless and meaningful. We will treasure these images forever and are so grateful to have found someone we trust to document our family as it grows. We couldn’t recommend her more highly!!
P
Potoula Tournas
Google
"
Isabel is hands down the best family photographer! She has been photographing us
for over a decade. She is extremely patient, knowledgeable, and easy going. She makes the
sessions fun and active. The final images always blow me away. I love all our albums so much. I
highly recommend hiring her!
C
Carla Barbosa
Google
"
Isabel did a wonderful job getting our sometimes cautious, slower to warm
toddler to open up for our family session! We were thrilled we were able to capture photos that
truly show her fun and silly personality that lead to amazing holiday cards! Isabel is kind,
friendly and so easy to work with.
J
Jessie Eichman
Google
"
Isabel did an amazing job photographing our newborn! We love our photos! Even
though we were tired and still in the throws of newborn life, she made us look great and was
easy to work with. Also, she worked with us to create a custom frame option which was more of a
gallery with multiple pictures in one frame which we preferred to larger single print frame
options.
A
Alice Myatt
Google
"
Isabel is the best photographer! She has captured our family for many years and
she's the only one I trust for newborns' photos. Isabel is very fun to work with and made the
session very enjoyable. I absolutely love our prints.
C
Cindy Montoya
Google
"
If you're looking for a talented photographer who truly understands how to work
with you and create magical memories, Isabel Sweet Photography is the way to go. Her Sweet
demeanor (pun intended) makes you feel so relaxed for the entire session. I couldn't recommend
anyone else for such a special occasion.
J
Julianne Delapp
Google
"
Isabel captured our maternity and newborn photos and did an absolutely amazing
job. She made both photoshoots easy and fun. The photo products are stunning and worth every
penny. I can't recommend her enough.
D
Dana Marcinkowski-Desmond
Google
Westport Photographer
If you’re interested in working with me, the best way to reach me is by either filling out the form or sending an e-mail to deborah@oakandlorestudios.com with your due date and location. If you’ve filled out the form and haven’t heard from me in a few days, please email me directly.