Photo Therapy - The Merrifield Photography Weblog.

For Jaclyn {chicago senior photographer, saint john senior photographer}

I'm telling you, this girl COULD NOT POSSIBLY take a bad photograph. I was so overwhelmed when I opened her files, because EVERY shot was fantastic. And I couldn't choose which ones to edit! A good problem to have, I know. But a problem nonetheless. What to do, except edit them all. Eek!

J is everything a girl could hope to be - smart, successful, a gifted athlete, and ridiculously beautiful. And absolutely one of the sweetest girls I've ever had the pleasure of being around.

This session was a ton of fun for me - it is never a difficult thing to go out and about with a pretty girl and exercise my creativity. I think J had a good time, too :-)

So, J, here is your Sneak Peek. I hope you love these images as much as I do.

ENJOY!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For LA & Ryan {chicago child photographer, saint john child photographer}

These kids are just the best. They are the offspring of two of my best friends and I love them to bits. After photographing them for over four years (really? FOUR??? No. Can't be!), I have to say this was the best session yet, especially for LA's little peanut, E. He was ON FIRE! He laughed, smiled, posed and was just awesome. 

LA & Ryan, here is your Sneak Peek.

 

ENJOY!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then & Now {Chicago children's photography, Saint John Child Photographer}

One of the amazing things about what I do is getting to see my client's babies grow and grow - and this little sweetheart is no exception. The first time I photographed K, she was a sweet, snuggly baby, then the next time she was up and moving - now she's tall as anything and busy as a bee. Truly awesome.

Here is a then:

 

Here she is, a bit later:

 

 

And here she is, now.

Beautiful.

T & K, I LOVED seeing you all again, and I hope to be there each birthday, for many more years to come!

Thank you for everything,

Here is your Sneak Peek.

ENJOY!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now it's time for some 'Nilla!

 

For Lisa {Hinsdale Child Photography, Saint John Child Photographer}

I love photographing repeat clients. Because I photograph so many children, when I see my families year after year, and document the growth of their babies, I feel like I am a part of the whole process. And I love that. It is a truly special thing, and an amazing benefit to what I do. 

Lisa, I had so much fun the first time around, and this time was even better. I am so glad I got to see you and your family again.

Here is your Sneak Peek.

ENJOY!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Tim & Jill {saint john child photography, saint john children's photographer}

I love these kids and have been waiting patiently for the chance to photograph them. I *knew* without a doubt that they would just be ridiculously amazing on film. 

I was right. Just saying.

Jill, I know you've also been waiting, so here is your Sneak Peek. 

ENJOY!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For John & Anne {saint john children's photographer, rothesay child photography}

Summer may have been a little on the wet side, but autumn has made up for it as much as possible - and this day was as spectacular as they come. Beautiful blue skies, big fluffy clouds - well, you get the idea. 

So, it was with pleasure that I set out to photograph this set of great kids - three boys as fun as they come, and game for anything.

We got to play in the grass, hide in the woods and hang on the beach. Pure awesomeness.

J & A - I had a great time, and I hope you enjoy your preview as much as I did putting it together for you.

Here is your Sneak Peek.

ENJOY!