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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!!!

My Favourite Model

Ok, so I have lots of favourites, but this guy really rocked my world - handsome, fun and sweet to boot. I am really enjoying the modeling agency work, it's lots of fun to photograph kids who know how to work it!!!

 And of course, C's mom, T was awesome and game for any of my suggestions. Gotta love that!

Here's my favourite model, C.

Enjoy!!

Red21 Rocks!!!!

I had the pleasure of doing minisessions at my favourite boys' boutique last week, Red21. You know much I LOVE their clothes, and the service there is truly awesome. The fabulous Bob G had a bunch of wonderful ladies and their families lined up for me, and we had some fun, MP style! We even got some..gasp..GIRLS!

The only problem with shooting at Red21...I always shop too. Their spring line is awesome...I particularly love the new rock n roll line. Give Bob a call to see what's new at 630-655-9163, or check 'em out online at www.red21boys.com/hinsdale.aspx.

Hey! How do I get in on these great minis you ask? Well, you have to come on in to Red21 to be a part of the fun. If you purchase $100 of their fabu fashions, you qualify for a complimentary Merrifield Photography minisession. The next date is April 18th, so get on in there!

Here are some sneak peeks from the sessions, with more to come in a few days.

As always, 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!

Making memories with Janie and Jack | Orland Park Baby and Child Photography

Holy Cow! What a week! I was contracted to do several days of special minisessions at the Janie and Jack in Orland Park last week, and I am just recovering now!

It was busy, crazy and loads of fun.

I met more people, made more monkey noises and sang more rounds of "The Wheels on the Bus" than I have ever done before. And I had a great time.

I am now in the middle of editing these sessions, but as promised, wanted to share some with you. I will put a second installment up tomorrow night, so if you are enjoying these, come on back!

Without further ado, some of the wonderful children of Orland Park!

My Favourite Angel | Chicago Baby Photography

As you may know, I just finished (ok, not just, a couple of weeks ago, you got me) my Angels Are Everywhere Limited Edition Sessions. And I was lucky enough that one of my very favourite babies to photograph came by for the fun.

She was a really good sport in the angel outfit....and just LOOK at those eyes!

And, of course, if you show up at my studio with a hat like THIS, you're gonna get your picture taken in it!!!

Thanks to all who joined in my Angel fun, whether you were an elegant angel, earth angel or rebel angel. We'll do it again next year!!!!

Miracles. | Chicago Baby Photography, Chicago Child Photography

| know ALL babies are miracles, but some bring that sentiment home to heart more than others. Like this beautiful little miracle. Born weeks too soon. Beautiful as spun glass. What an honour to be able to photograph a little reminder like this that life is good.

And her brother! What a sweetie. He was as patient as could be when it was his sister's turn in front of the camera, and lots of personality when it was time for his closeup. I think you can see the fun we had reflected in his eyes.

S- I know you have been patiently waiting for your sneak peek, so please - ENJOY!