Stacey Scruggs Photography

Double Your Pleasure!

2010-01-06T20:23:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! Hope everyone had a joyous and restful holiday.

I had so much fun photographing two-month-old twins, T and M, last month! I have known their mom since college and am so happy that this long-time dream has come true for her.

M had all kinds of smiles for Grandma when she stopped by. Not to be left out, I included a photo of the first born, who looks like he is still trying to make sense of the chaos that has taken over his once peaceful life!

All best wishes for a happy and healthy 2010!

Blue Eyed Beauty

2009-12-22T10:02:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the hiatus. 'Tis the season!

I loved this recent shoot with Skye. She has the sweetest disposition. And those eyes! Here are a few of my favorite images.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday season with your loved ones. More to come in 2010! Thank you for your support.

More Party Fun!

2009-11-13T09:00:00.000-08:00

"D" shared her second birthday with "C," who was featured in my last post. Their parties were a week apart, but they shared beautiful weather and a fun yard to play in! And what could be better than pizza and cupcakes? I can't wait to meet the newest play group member (featured below), due next spring!

Birthday Bonanza!

2009-11-03T16:59:00.000-08:00

The past month has been full of birthday parties! It is always fun to see how each family celebrates their little one's milestones. "C" had beautiful weather the day of his 2nd birthday party and a great yard to play in. Oh - and the cake was a hit, too!

Bienvenue!

2009-10-09T17:47:00.000-07:00

I had a lovely visit with friends last month who welcomed Monsieur "A" into their lives in late July. He has such a wonderfully expressive face! But nothing beats the way he looks at his mom. And who can resist big sister, "L," with those beautiful, white blond curls? Adorable!

Fall Is Coming!

2009-09-20T20:41:00.000-07:00

It has been a busy couple of weeks! I have new photos to share soon. In the meantime, here is one of my son showing off the pumpkin he and his dad picked in our garden recently to kick off the fall season!

Paris Reunion

2009-08-23T11:49:00.000-07:00

I have been waiting a long time to photograph this family! Dad "B" and I studied journalism together and spent a summer abroad in Paris while at Indiana University. To this day, he remains one of my favorite people, so I couldn't wait to meet his children (human and furry). They are a great family - fun, relaxed and photogenic! Here are a few highlights from our day at the beach:

Unexpected Guest

2009-08-16T14:33:00.000-07:00

The past several weeks have been very busy for me and my family. We have visited with family and friends, welcomed new babies to our circle of friends (with more to follow before month's end) and, just this weekend, celebrated my sister's wedding.

As I awaited the arrival of my husband's family the week before last, I happened upon an unexpected visitor in my driveway. I don't know who he belongs to - he is very handsome despite the obvious absence of a tail - but he quickly opened up and spent a few minutes cuddling with, and posing, for me. I haven't had cats for many years now, so it was nice to spend a few quiet moments scratching his back while he licked my elbow. Hope he stops by again sometime.

"E" et Sa Grandmere

2009-08-01T20:56:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to visit with "E" and her grandmother again when they joined us to watch the Fairfield Half Marathon in late June. She is so sweet and has the most beautiful brown eyes!

Food, Glorious Food!

2009-07-25T19:05:00.000-07:00

As promised in an earlier blog entry, here are some highlights of photos I have taken of food and beverages over the years. Makes me hungry just looking at them! Bon appetit!

Full Bloom

2009-07-19T14:38:00.000-07:00

Hot summer weather has finally arrived in Connecticut! I am having so much fun photographing my husband's perennial samples. I love the rich colors and textures. Here are a few recent highlights:

Furry Friends

2009-07-11T12:23:00.000-07:00

Not to be left out, I thought I'd share a few recent photos of the "furry children" I have come across in my travels. I don't know who thought the mohawk was a good idea, but I must say the little guy wore it well! I love how their personalities are so evident...and so different!

My Birthday Boy

2009-07-05T20:04:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone had a happy 4th! A couple of weekends ago we celebrated my son's second birthday. I can't believe how quickly the time has gone! Here are a few of my favorite photos from his party. You may recognize some of the faces from previous posts...

Happy Birthday...Times Two!

2009-06-30T10:09:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun photographing a 70th birthday party for twins earlier this month! What a special family. Every detail was thoughtfully done. I especially loved watching everyone take turns at the mic wishing the birthday girls well with a special song, poem or personal tribute. Here are a few highlights from the afternoon:

Parade Fun!

2009-06-19T12:19:00.000-07:00

If you have never been to Black Rock Day, I highly encourage you to check it out! The neighborhood and its residents have so much personality, as does the parade that marches through at noon. Here are some highlights of this year's spectators. And what parade would be complete without Shriner cars? Special thanks to the "E" family for hosting!

Memorial Day Birthday Girl!

2009-06-13T20:21:00.000-07:00

What a great weekend for a party! "L" celebrated her 2nd birthday over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. She was truly the belle of the ball with her matching doll! Here are some highlights of L and her friends enjoying the day. I especially liked "E's" mohawk, which is apparently all natural!

Last weekend I photographed a birthday party for 70-year-old identical twins! It was amazing to watch their devotion to one another and their families. I hope to post some highlights soon.

Fun with "J"!

2009-06-07T05:24:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I had the opportunity to photograph two-year-old, "J", and his family. J got right down to business, showing me all of his toys, singing his favorite songs and letting his personality shine! The entire family is extremely photogenic. Our time together was truly a pleasure! Here are some highlights:

Brown Eyed Girls

2009-05-25T12:08:00.000-07:00

Earlier this month, I got to visit with Karen and her niece, "L," at "B's" birthday party. In addition to those terrific curls and big brown eyes, I really enjoyed L's playful personality.

Here are a few highlights:

Mother's Day Surprise

2009-05-17T19:49:00.000-07:00

I recently had an opportunity to visit with 19-month-old, "E," while she spent the weekend with her aunt and uncle, my neighbors. We managed to squeeze in a short play date with my son before the rain spoiled our fun and I grabbed some shots to share with E's mom for Mother's Day.

Here are a few of my favorites. I love those big, brown eyes!

Ready to Burst!

2009-05-11T13:16:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day with their families! As I mentioned in a previous post, my husband works in the horticulture industry. His degree is in plant industries management and when we bought our house, he said he wanted to find a blank slate that he could bring to life. Well, we did, and he did, though he wishes he had the time to do much more!

One of the most thrilling things about our garden is the way he has planted things so that something is always blooming. It is like watching fireworks - as one plant finishes for the year, another one blooms.

In that spirit, I have posted a few shots of plants that are on the verge of opening. The tulips, sadly, have already come and gone. Last week's rain didn't do them any favors. The neighbor's lilacs are *almost* there and we should have peonies by week's end. Enjoy!

Water, Water Everywhere!

2009-05-03T12:32:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we celebrated "C's" 2nd birthday at the Stepping Stones Museum for Children. Who knew that it would feel like July at the end of April? Even though the party was indoors, the kids were able to beat the heat with a big room full of water to play in - and what could be better than that?

Here are some highlights of the birthday girl and her friends living it up:

Look Who Is (Almost) Two!

2009-04-26T20:23:00.001-07:00

Ms. "B", the subject of an earlier post, is getting ready to celebrate her 2nd birthday! I spent a couple of hours with B and her family yesterday to capture and savor the milestone, made all the more special by the upcoming arrival of a baby sister in early June.

Here are a few highlights from the session:

While we are on the subject of 2nd birthdays, I will feature some photos from a recent birthday party at Stepping Stones Children's Museum in my next post.

A Sure Sign of Spring

2009-04-20T20:11:00.001-07:00

While spring temperatures have been slow to take hold this year, warm weather can't be too far away judging by the vanloads of beautiful perennials that have been coming home from work with my husband. He sells them for a living. I have been photographing some of these "samples" for him to share with his customers and use for future marketing materials. Here are a few recent highlights:

While I specialize in children's and pet portraiture, I am also available to photograph still life subjects, including plants and food. I will post some cuisine photos in a future entry.

Outside Fun!

2009-04-11T11:58:00.000-07:00

Yesterday afternoon, I had the opportunity to play with seven-month-old, "L", and her two-year-old brother, "W." L enjoyed her first swing ride, complete with a great assortment of faces that showcased her two new teeth, while W checked out my son's toys.

Here are some highlights:

Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Prima Ballerina

2009-03-25T11:31:00.000-07:00

I recently spent an afternoon with “T” and her mom. T’s mom and I served on a nonprofit board together for several years, so it was wonderful to catch up and marvel at how much her daughter has grown since I’d last seen her.

T was a great sport about all of the costume changes and it didn’t take long for her to open up and let her personality shine through. Here are a few highlights from the afternoon:

The photos are going to be a surprise for T’s dad. Several people have contacted me about booking sessions as a gift for parents or grandparents. I love the idea of helping families capture and remember a special moment in time and will happily work with clients to accommodate their timelines.

Spring fever!

2009-03-08T19:39:00.000-07:00

In honor of the spring weather this weekend, my husband and I packed up our son and dog this morning and headed to the beach. Pets are allowed at our local beaches until April 1st, so the dogs were out in force! We had a ball visiting with - and photographing - several of them. Their personalities practically leap right out of the photos! As a reminder, I am available for pet portraiture as well as children's photography.

Special thanks to all of you who have visited my site, expressed interest in my work and shared words of encouragement. I recently created a Group for Stacey Scruggs Photography on Facebook. Hope you'll check it out and help me spread the word!

A morning with B

2009-02-27T16:54:00.000-08:00

I recently spent a morning with B and her family. B's mom and I are long time friends and were "belly buddies" during our pregnancies. We have really enjoyed watching the kids grow together, and recently, ask for one another by name!

Here are a couple of my favorite photos from our visit. There is also a photo of B and her dad in the People Gallery on http://galleries.staceyscruggsphotography.com/. Check it out!

Introducing Stacey Scruggs Photography

2009-02-17T18:34:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Stacey Scruggs Photography, specializing in children's and pet portraiture. I am based in Fairfield County Connecticut.

Photography has been a lifelong passion. Having a baby nearly 20-months-ago has inspired me to see the world in a whole new way...through his eyes. My style is unobtrusive, documentary and fun!

I am now booking appointments for everything from an informal session at your home to a play date with friends or a child's birthday party. Please visit www.staceyscruggsphotography.com for more information about me and to see some of my work.

I will be updating this blog periodically with sneak previews from my shoots, availability for appointments and information about new packages and promotions. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions, to request additional information or to say hi! I look forward to hearing from you.