Photo Therapy - The Merrifield Photography Weblog.

Chicago Child Photographer | Holiday!

Yep, it's that time again. Plaids, red ribbons, patent leather shoes...

Holiday pictures!

Here's a quick Sneak Peek for K and B who brought their two little ones to me for the first time last year, and who I was so pleased to see again. It never ceases to amaze me how much these little suckers grow in a few short months. Amazing.

Anyway, enough blather :-)

 K, here is your Sneak Peek.

Enjoy!

 

I got this FAB jacket the day before the shoot and was DYING to use it. Isn't is awesome?

 

 

 

And Dad, this one's for YOU!

 

Happy First Birthday, P!!!!!!!

Chicago Baby Photographer | One!

I was so pleased to see baby K for her one year celebration. She was one of my favourite sessions of 2009 and I was tickled to see her again!

T & K, thank you SO much. I love having you all over.

Here is your Sneak Peek.

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Sweet Baby A. | Chicago Newborn Photographer

I know you all have noticed the lack of posts on the MP blog lately, but between being crazy with sessions and being laid up for a bit (whiplash from a car accident) I have neglected the blog a bit and I am now trying to catch up! So thank you for your patience and all the sweet emails asking where I've been!

You all know I love the new squishy curly ones. It is one of my favourite things to do - to photograph a brand new soul. 

Thank you J & B for allowing me the privilege.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chicago Child Photographer | Action!

That's what this session was all about..Action!

And TONS of it.

There was alot of running, but I think we managed to get some good stuff!

I especially like the family photograph...non traditional and fun.

M, here is your Sneak Peek.

ENJOY!

Chicago Baby Photography | Big Baby Blues

That's what this little man had. In spades. HUGE big baby blue eyes. 

Gorgeous.

And a beautiful mama to boot.

E - I know you've been patient while I've been traveling, and I appreciate that.

Here's your sneak peek - enjoy!!!!

Chicago Baby Photographer | 18 Months? Are you sure :-)?

This sweet little one is almost the same age as my youngest, so I knew what I was in for... (namely, a lot of running :-) and {whew}, three hours later, sure enough, I was all out of monkey noises! 

And her language - boy is she advanced! She could say anything! If she hadn't looked like an 18 month old, I wouldn't have believed it!

But the time flew by, and we got what we came for...some absolutely beautiful images of sweet Baby J. Who by the way, can come back and play with my Lucas ANY time. 

You should have seen this little one talk - I swear, she will be talking in full sentences any time now. Amazing.

Anyway, thank you to one of my favourite clients, M for referring C and little J to me, and thank you, C, for making my day fun.

Here is your sneak peek. Enjoy!

Sweet Repeats | Baby Photographer in Chicago

They say that the third time is a charm, and I sure hope it's true! This is the third time I've had the opportunity to photograph a member of the fabu J clan, and the first time with little Miss C. As you can tell by all the clothing and prop changes, she was a trooper about the whole thing. In fact, I don't recall her fussing even once.

My kind of baby :0).

I had a wonderful time with her mom, K, and I hope to see you all again soon!

Here is your sneak peek.

ENJOY!!!!

When You Haul Out The Tire Swing..... | Hinsdale Baby and Child Photographer

....you know the session is going to be fun.

G and her fabu kiddos were referred to me by a wonderful past client (thank you R!!!), and when they showed for their session I knew it was going to be fun.

Little sis was completely adored by big brother, and it was the sweetest thing to see. 

Little L was a ham for the camera, and her bro J was up for fun...he couldn't believe I actually had a tire swing in the studio!

G - thank you for bringing your littles by, and here's your sneak peek!

ENJOY!!!!

An Old Fashioned Beauty | Baby Photography in Chicago

When this little beauty showed up at the door, I was so excited. I mean, just look at the hair! And that skin! How could you go wrong photographing a baby like this? She reminded me of a silver screen star from days gone by.

And her parents T & K were super fun to work with and game for anything. 

Thank you so much for bringing little C to the studio. I just loved her.

Here's your sneak peek. Enjoy!!!

More Fun with Janie and Jack | Orland Park Children's Photography

As promised, here are some more images from my time with the wonderful kids of Janie and Jack!