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Hinsdale Photography | For G.

I hope you all had a WONDERFUL Christmas!!!!

I am posting just a very few images from this wonderful session, as the studio will be closed until the 4th of January. 

Happy New Year Everyone!

 

 

 

 

 
 
  
 
 

Family Photography | Yep - I'm a Colour Junkie.

When B showed up with a full set of traditional Indian clothing I just about swooned. If it wasn't the colour of the fabric that got me, it was the texture. I *LOVED* it. They looked so amazing. Unfortunately for me, she remembered to take it all home with her :-)

B has already seen her images, so this isn't a true "Sneak" peek, but I thought I'd put some up here anyway, because I just loved the boys.

So, enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hinsdale Child Photography | Super Superheroes.

We were in the house, out of the house and beside the house for this session, but I think you'll be able to tell from this Peek which my favourite series was :-)

I love images that really capture the children I am with, and I think these do.

L, I loved working with your wonderful boys, and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

Here is your Sneak Peek. ENJOY!

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

Chicago Model Photographer | Still Catching up :-)

On Sneak peeks that is, as well as everything else!

So here's another one!

These two kids are *gorgeous*. And not just gorgeous, but they seem to come alive in the image.

I have NO doubt you will be seeing these two in print somewhere, sometime. 

And, I got to bust out *THE* jacket again. I am in LOVE with that thing. Thank you Stella McCartney!

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Palos Heights Photographer | Catching UP!

As I sit here with a coffee at my right hand and a Red Bull at my left, I am swimming in holiday cards and print orders...the Holiday Rush folks. Yep. I CAN see the light at the end of the tunnel, though! 

And LOOK! There is someone there holding takeout sushi and running me a bath :-)

Ok, back to business.

I had the opportunity to photograph little Miss G in October and her mom, S asked me out to their house to photograph the rest of the family a few weeks ago. I am so glad she did. It was a killer session on a gorgeous day.

The kids were great, the house was awesome and the light was beautiful. 

S, here is your Sneak Peek.

ENJOY!

 

 

While I love the serious shots....

 

I am always a sucker for a gap-toothed grin!

 

 

 

 

I think this is my favourite shot of G.

 

Um No - I think THIS is!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hinsdale Child Photography | For L.

I love working with L and her boys B & C - L gets me and that is awesome. She comes loaded with the most awesome outfits, and lets me try my own combos. Gotta love that.

Last year we did a location session at their house but this time we branched out with a Best of Both session here at the studio and other Plainfield locations. It was a little long for the munchkins, but the images were MORE than worth it. Sometimes I just can't stop shooting.

You be the judge :-)

L, I was so happy to be able to work with you again, and here is your Sneak Peek.

ENJOY!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Chicago Family Photography | For J.

The P family was referred to me by two of my other awesome clients, and I was so glad they booked. 

Fun attitudes, great clothes and their kids had the most beautiful eyes...and if you know me at all, you know I am a bit of an eye junkie...windows to the soul and all that :-)

We were supposed to go into the city for their shoot but the weather put the kibosh on that. I think it was all for the best, because just LOOK at the images we got. 

Beautiful.

Thank you so much for coming into the studio - I really enjoyed our session and can't wait for you to see the entire thing.

Oh - and Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

J - this Sneak Peek is for you. Enjoy.

 

 

 

 

This is what generally happens during the quest for the perfect family portrait. And it happens to be my favourite kind of family photograph :-)

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Chicago Baby Photography | Sweet Baby A.

I love these cheeks. 

I mean - look at them! Who wouldn't!

J - here is a quick Sneak Peek - Enjoy!!!

 

 

I LOVED this one. I call it the "Superman" :-).

 
 
 

Chicago Family Photography | For C.

It's no secret that with the crazy nutty busy season underway that I am behind in many things, including a little Sneak Peekage!

But even with all of the things on my million item to do list, I could not stop editing images for this Sneak Peek. I simply couldn't decide. This was supposed to be Sneak Peek Saturday, with a bunch of images from different sessions as an attempt to catch up :-) 

Well, you know what they say about the best laid plans....in this case, I was shanghaied by all of the gorgeous images from this session.

So here is a big, whopping Sneak Peek :-)

C, this is for you. Enjoy!

 

 

I ****LOVE**** sunflare. Just LOVE it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And ONE more with sun flare, because I *LOVE* sunflare and just can't help myself :-)

Chicago Child Photographer | Seriously. Corn Fields Rock.

What happens when you mix a corn field and a photographer?

A little harvest magic!

This field is seeded with soy some years and corn others, but I use it every year, at every stage of its growth. I love it. Can you see why?

D - I know I am seeing you tomorrow, but I thought I'd give you a quick Sneak Peek :-)

Enjoy!