Playing in the Violets | Sialia Photography | CT Children's Photographer

As a photographer, I obviously love to take pictures.  The funny thing is that I have to make a real point to take portraits of my own children.  This is something that I really try to do for us as a family :) I have learned my lessons the hard way, I don't have newborn portraits of my own children and this is something that breaks my heart.  Every time I give a family their newborn gallery, I think about how lucky they are and how thankful they will be.  It is because of those missing newborn portraits that I make sure to take pictures of my own children.  I don't want to look back on their childhoods and wish that I had more pictures of them.  Now, is it always easy?  Absolutely not.  Am I in them? No, but I am sure to have their pictures.

In our yard we have the best violets! Well, I should say that I think they are the best, my husband does not, because they are in his lawn. You know a man and his lawn ;)  Well I decided to take Allie out to have a little fun and these are my favorites of her! Jack wasn't really interested this time, he was more interested in riding his new bike!

Now all I need to do is decide which ones to print for the house :) I know just the spot that I want to put them!  Hope you all have a great rest of your weekend!

Exciting News | Sialia Photography | CT Newborn Photographer

I am beyond honored and so excited to tell you that I have been featured on Confessions of a Prop Junkie blog! My entry into the Be Inspired Buckets was one of the select few photo's chosen to be displayed! You can check out all the featured photo's over their blog.

You can also check them out over on Facebook, here.  Sorry for the lack of photo's, but if you head over to Confessions of a Prop Junkie's Blog you will see all the featured photos!

Little Man Jamison | Sialia Photography | CT Children's Photographer, MA Children's Photographer

Well, this little guy may look familar to some of you if you have been following me for a while.  Last year this little guy's mom won the "You be the Photographer" contest. This was his session a year ago.  Well, now he is all grown up and a big brother to boot! Here are a few of my favorites from his session!

Thank you for stopping by! Be sure to leave a comment, I love to hear what you think!

Giveaway! | Sialia Photography | CT Newborn Photographer, CT Maternity Photographer, CT Children Photographer, CT Family Photographer

Okay, I have been trying to think of a way to give back to my customers and those who follow me on Facebook.  This is what I have come up with.

It is really simple... all you need to do is tell your friends about me :)  It's easy, have them go to my Facebook business page, here and click "Like" and then post on the wall and tell who sent them :) The person who sends the most new friends to like my page wins.  Easy as pie, right?!

So, here's what's up for grabs. A session for you with me, that can be used for a session of your choice maternity, newborn, children or families, up to a $175 value!  The session can be held either here at my New Milford Studio or at an agreed upon location, no farther than 30 minutes from the studio.  This contest will start tomorrow Friday, April 22nd and go till Friday, May 6th. Remember, whoever sends the most friends wins. Easy right! The winner must book their session before June 6th, 2011.

And I couldn't post without pictures...

Client Referrals | Sialia Photography | CT Maternity Photographer, CT Newborn Photographer

So I always talk on here or on Facebook about how I love my clients so much! 

I love my clients!

I love giving things to my clients!

I love when my clients refer me!

Want to know how I show it? 

With each new client that you refer to me, you earn print credits that you can use at a future session.  The first two referrals earn you an 8x10 prints and the third referral earns you a beautiful Signature 16x20 Linen Wall Portrait.  Contact me at sialiaphotography@gmail.com or 860.946.9500 for more details and to book your session!

Baby Girl Aurora | Sialia Photography | CT Newborn Photographer, New Canaan, New Milford, Danbury Newborn Photographer

Can I just tell you how much I love what I do. Well, I LOVE it so much! I love being able to give parents beautiful portraits of their beautiful babies within their first 2 weeks of life.  A time that passes all too quickly.  I met little Aurora's parents at their maternity session and she decided she would like to meet the world too and came the very next day! How is that for timing!

Here are a few of my favorites...

So, now you have seen them and I have a challenge for you.  If this little one receives at least 10 comments on this blog post I will pass along some love to her parents with their order. Get ready, get set, GO!

Thank you for stopping by!

Jessica

Waiting for Baby | Sialia Photography | CT Maternity Photographer, Danbury Newborn Photographer, New Milford Newborn Photographer

A couple of weeks back I had the privilege of meeting this great couple who were just a couple of days from their due date. Little did we know that mom would actually go into labor the day after her session.  Here are a few of my favorite pictures from their session.

Baby Girl Violet | Sialia Photography | CT Newborn Photography, CT Maternity photography and CT Baby Photography

This little lovely is the daughter of a good college friend of my husbands and mine.  Doing sessions for friends always makes it even more special.  I just love being able to share these special images.  to top it off, they came all the way from New Hampshire for her session. She was such a good little one, we were able to do so many different things.  Here are a few of my favorites from her session.

I love her sweet little face and those lips.

Now that you have had a chance to take a peek, go ahead and leave a little love for Miss Violet. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Sweet Baby Girl Hadley | Sialia Photography| Danbury, CT Newborn Photographer

After meeting this little sweet hearts parents at her mama's maternity session I couldn't wait to meet her. She's such a little sweetie. Here are some of my favorites from her session.

Baby Ryder {7 days new} | Sialia Photography | Danbury Newborn Photographer

Ryder and Quinn... don't you just love those names.  I mean really aren't they just too cute! Well, if you follow my blog, you know I don't often use babies names in my posts, however lil' Ryder's mama said to me at his session, you can use their names in your blog post.  We worked hard to figure out the boys names. So cute, right?  Well, the cuteness doesn't end with the names these two boys are so beautiful! I know, we don't call boys beautiful, but these two are just that.  I have photographed Quinn since he was a newborn {actually one of my first newborns that I photographed.}

Here are a few of my favorites from the session. I am going to have to control myself and just post a few.

Maternity {Christie} | Sialia Photography | New Milford, Connecticut Maternity Photographer

I am so lucky to do what I do and share such wonderful and intimate moments in peoples lives. Every woman's journey through pregnancy is so unique and I love capturing it, so that they can share and remember it forever. I simply can not truly express how much I love what I do. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey to parenthood.

Looking forward to seeing you when your little one arrives!

Miss B | Sialia Photography | New Milford, CT Newborn Photographer

Little Miss B was a little over 3 weeks old at her session. With all this crazy snow that we have been having there was just no way to get her in earlier than that.  The good thing is all in all it worked out in the end {grin}!

Here are just a couple of my favorites from her session.

Thanks for stopping by, don't forget to leave a comment {grin}!  Have a great weekend!

Project Life {365} | Week 2 | My Family

Okay, so have been really good about taking my pictures, but not so good about posting them here or on Facebook. I am going to try and get caught up and then stay caught up, it is always so much easier when things are current ;)

January 9th  Today we spent the day with Matt's brother Mike and his girls. The kids all play so well and get along so nicely. It was such a great day! This sunset was such a perfect ending to such a great day! {Unfortunately, it was SO cold and windy outside that have power lines in the pic.}

January 10th In the mornings while Allie is at school, Jack has school time too! This morning we practiced writing his name and counting! I can't believe how grown up he is getting! Where did my baby go?

January 11th A huge part of my goals for 2011 is purging and organizing. So far I have done my office {now that was a HUGE job!}, the coat closet, nicknacks around the house and the attic. This weeks goal is the kitchen! I was just looking through my pantry and found 8 boxes {just used 2} of jello and 3 boxes of pudding {I don't even buy pudding}, I must be living with Bill Cosby!

January 12th Pretzel Hugs, I saw these on Becky Higgins blog. They were super easy to make and really YUMMY! All you need are square pretzels, Hershey Hugs and M&M's. Place Hugs on Pretzels and bake at 200 degrees for 5 minutes. Then, remove and add a couple of M&M's to each. Then, let cool and eat. 

These were a hit with everyone! I actually needed to put the cookie sheet up out of the kids reach cause I kept catching them eating them! I think I will make these again for Valentine's Day!

January 13th "What you don't play trains in YOUR birthday suit?"

January 14th Jack finger painting. This morning we cracked out the finger paints and Jack LOVED it!

January 15th Sunset

Joy, Anticipation, Hope, Love | Maternity | Sialia Photography | Bethel Maternity Photographer

I have to start out by saying, I just love my clients. This beautiful mama came my way from a client referral.  When I hear that a client found me through and existing client, it makes my heart sing {I know that sounds cheesy, but it really does!}

Here are just a few of my favorites from her session.

Can't wait to meet your little one in just a few weeks!