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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 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 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.

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 Child Photographer | Girls Day Out.

I love it when a bunch of ladies come in to the studio, especially ones that let me dress them up and have a tea party.

I loved seeing you C, and was very happy to meet the littlest member of your family...and I know Georgia wants ALL of you to come and play again, soon!

C, thank you for coming, and here is your Sneak Peek.

ENJOY!!!!

A Bevy of Beauties. | Chicago Child Photographer

We all know I photograph a TON of boys, so when I get two gorgeous girls like this into the studio, we bust out the girlie stuff and have some fun!

M and her lovely girls came armed with loads of clothes and some of the coolest Uggs I have seen. Metallic silver...just my style. As soon as they left I was online shopping, but alas, no luck. 

These ladies were lots of fun and game for just about anything I suggested, even when they clearly thought I was nuts :-)

Thank you guys, and here is your sneak peek.

Enjoy!!!!

Oh - and if anyone comes across some metallic silver Uggs...shoot me an email, wouldja????

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!

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!

Bigger is Better | Chicago Newborn, Maternity & Child Photography

It seems that is the way of life here in Chicago.

I used to think that I had a big family with my four children, but it seems that I am in the majority here! Every second family that I have had the pleasure of photographing recently has had at least four children.

And if you take a look at this family, you can see why they had to have more than one. Look at how GORGEOUS these children are. 

I had a great time with this crew - mom and dad had great style, and even came equipped with tuxes and evening gowns for their family shot. Now THAT'S fun!

L- Thank you for coming by and spending your evening with me. Here is your sneak peek, Enjoy!