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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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beautiful Boy. | Chicago Child Photographer, Saint John Photographer, Halifax Photographer

John Lennon could have written that song about this boy.

I have photograph many, many children, but B really made an impression on me. He was quiet yet dynamic. Sweet and well-mannered, yet clearly, very much a boisterous boy.

And of course...those EYES!

Thank you, G, for the opportunity to photograph your beautiful beautiful boy, B.

Here is your Sneak Peek. 

ENJOY!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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!

 

 

 

 

 
 
  
 
 

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!

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

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 Child Photography | Let's Play!

Ok, it's the busy season. So does that mean it's a little nutty around here?

Is the sky blue? 

Is water wet? 

Does a wild bear...well, you get the point.

So yes, nutty it has been and nutty it continues to be. That being said, it is time to catch up on a few Sneak Peeks!

I went to visit the W family an had a wonderful time playing in their backyard. I got to climb on playsets, be Darth Vader and make angels in the grass. My kind of session.

E, here is your Sneak Peek. 

Enjoy!

 

Look!!! B smiled at me!!!!

 

And G stopped....for about 1.5 seconds :-)

 

 

 

Let's Play!

 

G - you had the BEST expressions.

 

Thanks so much for the fun, you guys! Truly, my job rocks.

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!!!!

Wes & Willy | Commercial Photography, Fashion Photographer

I love Wes & Willy clothes...heck, I have three boys! 

Of course I love their stuff! 

So when I landed the gig to photograph their 2009/2010 clothing lines, all I wanted to know was....do I get to KEEP all the clothes :-)??????

I had so much fun with Spring/Summer 2009 I can't wait for the fall collection.

If you want to see how to get hold of some of these great rags for your own boyo, click here

to get some!

Here's a fun video with some of the shots from the shoot.

ENJOY!!!!!

Pottery Barn Kids | Oakbrook Child Photography

I had the pleasure recently of doing a set of minisessions at the Pottery Barn Kids store in Oakbrook. Not only did I have lovely surroundings to work in, but the children were GORGEOUS!

Check them out for yourself - lots of big gorgeous eyes here.

I couldn't fit everyone on one post, so I'll try and do a second tomorrow.

Have a great night, and ENJOY!!!