I owe this fantastic family a blog post!  I love all my clients, and this family is definitely no exception.  When they schedule a session I really look forward to our day.  Photographing this family is so much fun, it’s not even like working.

This shot was taken in “the jungle”.  It’s a special spot in Grandma and Grandpa’s house that brings out the beast in kids.  These little lions took a quick break from jungle life and I snapped this shot in the few seconds they were kids again.  Capturing this sweet interaction between them was a treat!

When preparing this blog post, I realized just how irregularly I update my blog.  Then I was curious to see how irregularly I blog.  So, I looked back and realized I’ve been blogging since 2005.  How many other Connecticut photographers have been bringing you this kind of sporadic action for that long?

Silliness aside, I’m very excited about some changes that are coming to Hadley Spagna Photography.  I’ll be making an announcement soon.  So stay tuned, you never know when I may blog again!

***Please Note**** I have had some issues receiving emails in the beginning of this year.  The issue seems to be resolved.  If you’ve contacted me and you haven’t heard back yet it’s NOT because I stopped talking to you.  Write back or call and I’ll get back to you.

©2009 Fairfield, CT Children’s Photographer Hadley Spagna

Little R woke up 2 hours early on our session day. I have to say that I was a little worried for a moment when I saw his eyelids get heavier, and heavier.. and heavier as the morning progressed. His Mom, knowing him so well, said, “Oh, he’ll perk right up after his bottle.” Perk up? I got a little more worried remembering the sleepy trance-like state my kids experienced with a belly full of milk. Sure enough this little guy perked right up after his bottle. He gave me so many wonderful expressions too. All that worry for nothing.

Here you go B & C, here’s your sweet, handsome boy!!

©2008 Fairfield, CT Children’s Photographer Hadley Spagna

The moment I stepped foot into Melissa’s house I knew this session was going to be filled with awesome images.  You can’t have a house that cool and not have some killer images.  Melissa mentioned that a friend had dubbed her house, the Domino House.  Her house couldn’t be more aptly named. She gave me some great advice while I was admiring her incredible interior design work.  She said it so eloquently, and now I’m going to butcher it, but here it goes, if you fill your house with things you love the decorating will fall into place. (Sounds so easy, she’s being way too humble!)

Talk about filling your house with love, look at this Love here!  Isn’t little L the cutest and sweetest thing?  She just celebrated her second birthday.  L gave me a hug and sat on my lap within minutes of my arrival. Talk about winning your photographer’s heart! I had so much fun documenting this morning in her life. Hanging out with her cool mom was fun too, especially when the conversation turned to cats.  (M, wink! I still owe you that artwork piece!)

With the way I’ve described Melissa’s decorating style you’d think that she’s a professional decorator.    Nope, Melissa is the owner of the children’s consignment store Funky Monkeys in Fairfield.

©2008 Connecticut Children’s Photographer Hadley Spagna

Funky Monkeys is located at 173 Post Road in Fairfield, CT and can be reached by phone at (203) 255-7927.

If you are expecting a baby, have a newborn or would like to add your name to the wait list, contact me at 203.767.2789 or email me.

Okay, that’s an exaggeration.  It was more of a nudge than a kick.   Seriously, if this family wasn’t so warm, welcoming and nice they would have kicked me out!  I could have easily stayed all afternoon.  As you can see the kids are so photogenic even their sweet personalities came through in the photographs.  Getting to know these two beautiful children and their parents was a treat.  It’s kids and families like this that made me come back from hiatus.  Hey K family, don’t be surprised if I stop by for some more Milano cookies and coffee soon!

©2008 Connecticut Kids Photographer Hadley Spagna

Weekend appointments are all booked and there are a limited amount of weekday appointments for the rest of this year.  If you have a newborn, a baby less than 1 week of age,  contact me as soon as possible and I will make every effort to accommodate you.

This time of year is the peak of my busy season, so as things start to settle down I will be posting some recent sessions and maybe even a sneak peek or two.

©2008 Connecticut Baby Photographer Hadley Spagna

Here’s a sneak preview for Sweet Baby E’s family. I knew it was going to be a great session when I walked in and there just so happened to be a 4 foot tall piece of white styrofoam in the formal living room. I loved every shot and every minute of this session. Baby E was a photographer’s dream, beautiful, sleepy and patient with her photographer.

©2008 Connecticut Newborn Photographer Hadley Spagna

Erin Vey leaves me wishing that my most compelling story about Bogart was not about eating my intimates. Bark!, the blog written by friend and fellow photographer Erin, has announced a new contest. She’s offering a complimentary photography session, session album and custom mounted enlargement to the winner. I know, she’s in Seattle, right? That’s so far to travel with Fido! Well, Erin is willing to travel anywhere in the United States to photograph the winner. Are you dogless? You can nominate someone too. Check out the contest details and her stunning work on the Bark! contest page.

©2008 Children’s Photographer Hadley Spagna

As the sun set on Labor Day, I started to morn the end of summer. Soon flip flops will be replaced with snow boots, popsicles with hot cocoa and swim goggles with ski goggles. Yes! I love mourning the end of summer because it means winter is around the corner. I can’t wait to swoosh down the slopes again. Best of all in nestled between summer and winter is fall. I feel so fortunate to live in an area that has four seasons.

Right now I’m in the process of updating my children’s photography website. Thank you for your patience during it’s reconstruction. I’ve spent my hiatus collecting new ideas, unique products and tons inspiration. I can’t wait to share them all with you!