I got you


I understand the struggle of dressing the whole family for a photoshoot. That's why I've built up a Studio Wardrobe filled with a variety of dresses for moms to borrow. I've carefully selected each dress with an eye for what photographs well and flatters every shape and size, whether you're postpartum or years after having children. You don't have to stress about what to wear to your session - just show up and choose from my curated collection!

Ashley Nielsen Studio, Connecticut Family Photographer

The Studio Collection

All dresses are part of the studio boutique and available for sessions at the Essex Studio only

Sizes listed are based on fit, not on the tag label as many brands fit differently.

Some dresses will fit a wide variety from S-XL, and they will be listed in multiple categories.

Small/Medium

Vintage cream-colored babydoll dress with delicate polka dots and long sleeves displayed on white mannequin.
Long floral prairie dress with blue pattern, square neckline, and puff sleeves displayed on white mannequin.
Four views of a flowy beige empire waist dress with short sleeves displayed on a white mannequin against neutral background.
Romantic floral maxi dress with long sleeves and high neckline in soft beige and pink tones.
Square-neck floral maxi dress with three-quarter sleeves in soft peach and gray tones.
Delicate white floral print maxi dress with long sleeves and V-neckline on display form.
Floral smocked maxi dress with puff sleeves in light blue and white pattern shown on dress form.
Vintage-inspired cream lace empire waist dress with flutter sleeves shown from multiple angles on a mannequin.
Vintage-style peach empire waist maxi dress with puff sleeves displayed on white mannequin against light wall.
White lace baby dress with short puff sleeves and delicate embroidery details displayed on a white background.
Light blue babydoll sundress with spaghetti straps and smocked bodice displayed on mannequin.
White flowy midi dress with v-neckline and long sleeves displayed on mannequin against light background.
Ethereal blue and gray floral print maxi dress with long sleeves and wrap-style bodice displayed on white mannequin.
Light purple floral sundress with puff sleeves displayed on white mannequin in studio setting.
Romantic white floral wrap dress with tie waist and flutter sleeves shown on dress form.

Medium/Large

Blush pink babydoll dress with short sleeves displayed on white mannequin against light background.
Cream colored vintage-style dress with polka dots and long sleeves shown on dress form.
Floral print prairie dress with ruffled details displayed on mannequin against white wall.
A floral maxi dress with long sleeves and square neckline displayed on a white mannequin against light background.
Long-sleeved cream colored maxi dress with delicate floral print shown on dress form.
Light blue floral print smocked sundress displayed on white mannequin against neutral background.
Cream colored empire waist lace maternity dress with short flutter sleeves shown on mannequin from different angles.
Peach-colored babydoll dress with puff sleeves and square neckline shown on white dress form.
Light blue ethereal maxi dress with short flutter sleeves and dotted tulle overlay.
Light blue eyelet lace sundress with smocked bodice displayed on white mannequin.
Classic white cotton maxi dress with gathered neckline and three-quarter length sleeves.
White cotton midi dress with v-neckline, flutter sleeves and tiered skirt shown from multiple angles on mannequin.
A flowy blue and gray floral print dress with long sleeves and empire waist displayed on a white mannequin.
Soft peach empire waist maternity gown with delicate lace overlay shown on mannequin from multiple views.
Romantic white lace empire waist dress with ruffled details displayed on mannequin in studio setting.

Plus

(14+)

Pale pink empire waist dress with v-neck and flowing skirt shown on mannequin from multiple angles.
Light blue-gray peasant dress with ruffled sleeves and gathered neckline displayed on mannequin in various views.
Romantic beige tiered maxi dress with flutter sleeves and empire waist displayed on white mannequin.
A light gray tiered maxi dress with short flutter sleeves and V-neckline displayed on a white mannequin.
Elegant champagne-colored satin maxi dress with flutter sleeves and wrap-style skirt design.
A white empire waist dress with long sleeves shown from multiple angles on a light gray background.
Light blue floral chiffon maxi dress with sheer long sleeves, ruffle details and empire waist design.

Boudoir

White lace midi dress with tiered ruffles displayed on a mannequin against a light background.

Why separate collections?


I’ve put together one lovely collection of dresses just for in-home and on-location sessions, and another curated especially for the studio. Each set is chosen to look its absolute best in its intended setting—kind of like how flip-flops don’t belong in the snow and high heels don’t belong on a hiking trail. So please pick a dress from the collection that matches where we’ll be shooting, and we’ll make magic in the right outfit!