Chicago Baby Photographer

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

oh baby!

sweet baby girl in the studio recently . . . such fun!!  

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Chicago Family Photographer

love

these families, these kids and their session.  these images give perfect examples of why i love to photograph babies and kids . . . kids aren’t afraid to look at the camera, honestly look at it with wonder and joy.  kids and babies aren’t afraid of pda (public displays of affections) – as you can […]

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

two peas

mom and dad said these girls have very different personalities – you can see why!              

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Chicago Family Photographer

summer fun!

i loved this family!  if my house was bigger i would’ve taken them home with me!  this session was on one of the hottest days of the summer, but when i got to their home it had magically cooled down and we had a great time!!!  

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Chicago Portrait Photographer

yo grandma!

some of my favorite sessions are those that include grandparents.  i love the interactions between grandparents and their grandchildren – grandma’s and grandpa’s are so smitten and they just can’t help themselves from doing things like this . . .              

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Chicago Kids Photographer

me and my cousins and you and your cousins . . .

i took photos of both of these boys when they were just days old . . . and now they are best buds!          

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Chicago Kids Photographer

thanks happy baby!

nothing like a chubby, happy baby to make your day!!!  not only during the actual photo session, but also when i start editing the photos!    

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Chicago Family Photographer

smitten . . .

i am such a sucker for green stripes.  and big blue eyes.  and smiley babies.

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

one to share . . .

for a sneak peek today . . . such a little peanut.  

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Chicago Kids Photographer

happy baby

this is what a very happy baby looks like . . . and while i love these shots, i love the serious looks too (sometimes even more!)      

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