Stacie Turner Photography

This Morning’s Newborn | Connecticut Newborn Photographer

admin — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:29:15 +0000

She was about par for the course, to borrow a cliche from a sport I don’t even play.

Everyone always thinks their child is difficult. I could walk into the house, find a sleeping baby who didn’t wake for 2 hours, and her parents would apologize that she drooled on the blanket. None of them are difficult. They’re babies, and their job is to eat, sleep and pee. Nowhere in their job descriptions does it read “pose for photographs” and you can hardly blame a person who is only 2 weeks old for objecting to a sudden, radical increase in responsibility. I do say to allow 4 hours and if I’m out of there in under 3 you have to know you’re on the easy side.

So, after 2 1/2 hours this beauty graced us with about 4 minutes of sleep which makes her just about average for a newborn shoot. But look at her! Worth every minute, wouldn’t you say? I have the best job in the world.

Expect your full gallery in about 5-10 days. Because this shoot is part of the First Year Baby Package you can expect at least 10 images to choose from (probably more), and you’ll have a hard time choosing!

And I have to add one more…

One Twin on this Tuesday

admin — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:14:40 +0000

We went to one of my favorite local parks today where I took some pictures of the kids in between their running around like crazed monkeys freshly released from cages. It was hot, itchy and there were potty training failures. By the end of the morning we’d all rather had it but I got one last shot of Fiona looking sulky in the barn. I do have some of James as well to get to. Soon.

Patriarch | Connecticut Family Photography

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:28:55 +0000

This venerable gentleman has just celebrated his 80th birthday and his daughter wanted to commemorate this milestone with a family portrait. Along with more conventional groupings I did a few that focus just on him, such as this one.

I did my standard spiel about how it takes adults a while to warm up to the camera, and that it is harder work to look natural in pictures than you might think at the beginning of the shoot. This is true for most people – most of us just look like a frozen deer in the headlights at first. About 5 minutes into the shoot I looked at the family matriarch – the gorgeous wife of the gentleman above – and said, “You’ve had your picture taken a lot, haven’t you?” Sure enough, she was a model in her youth. Her granddaughter has inherited this poise and, as you can surely tell below, looked great in every photo. Every single one.

I hope you enjoy your sneak peek – your full gallery should be ready early next week and then you’ll have the difficult problem of choosing which images you want!

My Beautiful Cousin | Michigan Children’s Photographer

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:17:08 +0000

When we were in Michigan last week I got the chance to do some family portraits for one of my husband’s cousins. Last I saw her she was posing for a snapshot with my babies at her wedding and now her first baby is older than they were then!

We don’t make the 12-hour drive to visit the Michigan family with twins often. We were going to do it last November but were struck down by some nasty virus the morning we planned to leave. This time the portable DVD player both destroyed our parenting ideals regarding limiting TV viewing and saved our sanity.

I’m glad I got there sane, however as I got to play (I mean, errr, take picture of) her gorgeous son and step-daughter for over an hour. I love this particular shot because it shows her stunning smile and has such sweet interaction between her and her babe.

She’s Not a Newborn Anymore | Watertown Baby Photography

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:43:11 +0000

I first met this little sweetheart when she was just an itty bitty newborn. Now she is a big 3-month-old and it’s scary to think that the next time I see her she’ll be sitting on her own! (Her big brother is pretty adorable too…)

Bee Macro Photos

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:01:39 +0000

Just because…

Liza & Greg | Connecticut Engagement Photography

admin — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:21:38 +0000

This is, I admit, not technically an engagement session. This adorable couple has been married for three years and held a vow renewal 2 days before this shoot. BUT, he’s been deployed for much of that time so they act like the sweetest newlyweds you could hope to see.

I loved this session, and I hope you do too. Good luck on your move to the west coast!

Greg & Liza | Connecticut Wedding Photographer

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:48:30 +0000

This couple were just the loveliest people you could ever imagine and there is no way I could describe how joyous their vow renewal was so I will simple let the images speak for themselves. Thank you for letting me be a part of your day.

How to Take a Picture of a Toddler

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 02:10:41 +0000

Decide where you want the picture to be, take out your camera and meter the light.
Place toddler in selected spot.
Retrieve toddler from top of bookshelf and return to selected spot.
Get lollipop from cupboard.
Put toddler back in selected spot and give her lollipop.
Wipe lollipop smear from toddler’s face, top of bookshelf, and fur of cat.
Get out bubbles.
Return toddler to selected spot and blow bubbles to keep him interested.
Stop to mop up spilled bubble liquid.
Light has moved. Pick new spot and meter.
Put a basket in new spot.
Put toddler in basket.
Retrieve toddler from behind chair where he is playing with the outlet.
Remind self that you do NOT want a call from preschool in which the teacher inquires where your child learned to say those words.
Put brand new toy in basket along with toddler.
Throw broken toy away, retrieve toddler from kitchen where he is eating cat food.
Consider putting bowl of cat food where the light is good. Reject this idea.
Sew velco to butt of toddler pants and onto pillow. Place child on pillow where light is good.
Remove pillow from child’s behind and re-stuff with something heavier. Reattach child.
By now the light is gone.
Put camera away, pour self drink.

Freckle Faced Cutie | Connecticut Children’s Photographer

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:38:31 +0000

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Have ten friends or family members comment on your photo and I’ll toss an 8X10 of your choice in your final order!