Chicago Baby Photographer

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Chicago Family Photographer

two’s company . . .

. . . but three’s a party!  lots of photos to share  – because, well, there are lots of babies!  This family holds a special place in my heart – i can’t believe these three are one already!!!

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Chicago Family Photographer

happy, happier and happiest

this little girl was all three.  smiles the entire session! she was totally cracking herself (and all of us!) up!!

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Chicago Baby Photographer

little miss k

look at these big blue eyes!  such a beauty!

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

new baby girl

if this isn’t one of the most beautiful babies – then i don’t know who is!  perfect skin and perfect little lips!

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Chicago Kids Photographer

bring on the drool!

i love drool.  on babies, that is.   i love a chubby, happy baby that has a string of drool hanging from his mouth.  and i think it’s perfectly appropriate to capture that in a photo – depending on the context of the photo.  passport photo, probably not.  senior picture, i don’t think so.  6 […]

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Chicago Family Photographer

mr. smiles

busy weekend with lots of fun sessions! this little guy was so smiley and such a trooper!!!  i could’ve taken pictures of him all day!

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

triplets!!

what an honor and a privilege to be able to photograph these three! this was my second session with them – well kind of, i also did mom’s maternity photos! both sessions were a ton of fun – mom is so cool (dad too!)

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Chicago Baby Photographer

changes

one thing i love about repeat clients is being able to see the changes in the kids and families.  this sweetie wasn’t even sitting up last time i saw her – now she’s on the move!!              

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

new babe

this was my second session with this family – and i was so pleased they chose me to photograph the newest member.  he’s such a peanut and big sis is just as sweet as ever – look at those big brown eyes!!      

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Chicago Baby Photographer

one already?!

Another one year birthday to celebrate and another cake-smashing!  This little guy really got into it – once he had a taste of the frosting that was it!!  

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