ELAN STUDIO BLOG

May

2025

Create Timeless Memories: Sunset Beach Family Photographyin Newport, Rhode Island

Create Timeless Memories: Sunset Beach Family Photography with Elan Studio by Tracy Sweeney in Newport, Rhode Island There’s nothing quite like a golden sunset over the ocean, the sound of waves crashing gently, and your loved ones all ...

May

2025

Diving Into Magic: Underwater Photography with Tracy Sweeney of Elan Studio

There’s something mesmerizing about the world beneath the surface—fluid, weightless, dreamlike. Capturing that magic through a lens requires more than technical skill; it takes an artist’s eye, a deep sense of calm, and a ...

Mar

2025

The Best in Person Sales Tool for your Photography Business

Hands down the best tool for your photography business for in person sales!In the world of photography, presentation is everything. Whether you’re showcasing your portfolio, conducting client consultations, or closing sales, having the right ...

Mar

2025

Celebrate Your Little One's First Year with a Cake Smash at Elan Studio

As your baby approaches their first birthday, it’s a milestone worth celebrating! One of the most delightful and memorable ways to commemorate this special occasion is with a cake smash photoshoot. At Elan Studio in Bristol, RI, we specialize ...

Feb

2025

Capture Your Senior Year: Book Your Senior Photos with Elan Studio by Tracy Sweeney

As you prepare to enter the last year of your high school experience, one important milestone stands out: senior photos! At Elan Studio by Tracy Sweeney, we specialize in creating stunning, personalized senior portraits that celebrate this ...

Feb

2025

Communion Mini Sessions with Elan Studio

Capturing Precious Moments: Communion Mini Session with Elan Studio Communion is a significant milestone in a child's life, symbolizing their growing faith and commitment to their beliefs. It is a time filled with joy, love, and cherished ...

Feb

2025

Headshot Styling Guide: Elan Studio by Tracy Sweeney

What should I wear for my upcoming headshots? Preparing for Your Headshot Session with Tracy Sweeney at Elan StudioGetting a professional headshot is an essential step in establishing your personal brand, whether for your LinkedIn profile, ...

Oct

2024

HOLIDAY MINIS 2024 ARE HERE!

Capture the Magic: Elan Studio Holiday Mini Sessions Now Open for Booking!The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and at Elan Studio, in Bristol, RI, we’re excited to announce our Holiday Mini Sessions! This year, ...

Mar

2024

Preparing for your High School Senior Photo Session

As high school juniors eagerly approach the end of an important chapter in their lives, there is one tradition that stands out as a way to commemorate the transitional milestone to their last high school year– the senior photo session. These ...

Mar

2024

Preparing for your Newborn Session

Capturing Precious Moments: A Guide to Preparing for Your Newborn Photo Session Welcoming a new baby into the world is a momentous occasion filled with joy, love, and countless precious memories. One way to preserve these fleeting moments is ...

Sep

2023

🍁 Getting Ready for Fall Mini Sessions with Elan Studio! 📸

Hey there, lovely families! Fall is just around the corner, and you know what that means—crisp air, vibrant foliage, and the perfect opportunity for unforgettable family photos! If you're planning to participate in Tracy's fall mini sessions ...

Jul

2023

Capturing Beautiful Moments: The Benefits of Wearing Your Hair Up for a Photography Beach Session

📸 Capturing Beautiful Moments: The Benefits of Wearing Your Hair Up for a Photography Beach Session 🏖️💨The beach offers a stunning backdrop for your photos, with its golden sand, crashing waves, and expansive skies. However, it's essential to ...

Mar

2022

Free Rein Kids get to be kids while Tracy Sweeney captures their giggles.

If you want to connect with a child, kneel, says Tracy Sweeney. It’s one of many tricks she learned in her first career as an educator, when she often knelt at students’ desks to put them at eye level and at ease. Read Tracy ...

Nov

2021

Family Photo Tips to Help You Focus on Your Family During the Holidays

This year, do you want photos that capture the magic of the season without requiring you to be stuck behind the camera during all of the fun? Do you want to focus on family this holiday season and be present in those memories?Whether you're a ...

Oct

2021

What to Wear for a Fall Photo Session, 2021

"What do we wear?!" This is maybe the most common question I receive from clients once they book their photo session. If you've ever planned your family portrait outfits, you know exactly what I'm talking about. I'm here to share some hot 2019 ...

Sep

2021

Women Who Own It: Girls Doing Good Edition

Just days old, Ela went to Boston Children’s for treatment of a complex condition that affects her hands and arms. After lots of occupational therapy, splints, and six surgeries—including one that gave her thumbs—she and her ...

Jul

2021

4 Photography Apps You Need Right Now

Here are my 4 favorite photo apps that will help you up your smartphone or iPhoneography game!Download these apps and tools and you'll have great creative control over your phone images.GoldenHour.OneGoldenHour.One is an app that tells you when a ...

May

2021

The Baby Items You Should Probably Upgrade for Baby #2

As a first-time parent, you probably had no idea what you really did and didn't need. Of course, you didn't have to worry either - because everyone you came into contact with would tell you, whether you asked them or not! Hopefully you ...

Apr

2021

Outdoor Photography Conference

A KelbyOne Live Online Event On May 18 - 19, 2020, I'll be teaching at the Outdoor Photography Conference—and I want to see you there too! My fellow outdoor instructors and I will spend two ...