Chicago Baby Photographer

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Chicago Family Photographer

sneak peek!

i love putting siblings together and just documenting what happens – like here big brother is touching and looking at little brother and little brother is touching and looking at little sister.  so sweet!  

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Chicago Family Photographer

more baby faces!!

i’ve been photographing so many newborns – it’s been awhile since i’ve posted a baby face collage – i love these!!! and big sister was just the sweetest thing ever!    

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Chicago Kids Photographer

a perfect gentleman

with his sweet little smile, big eyes and bow tie!!!  

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Chicago Kids Photographer

just one, ok, four before i go . . .

this sweetie was so great to have in the studio and what a perfect shot to share for today!!      

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

baby love

while waiting for my drink at my local starbucks the other day i noticed this mom in line holding her baby, he looked to be about 8-9 months old.  as i was watching her i noticed that she could not stop kissing him, smelling him, touching him.  i remember that feeling.  the feeling of just […]

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

michigan girls

isn’t it so great when you meet someone from your home town?  this gorgeous mom and i got to talking about where we grew up and it turns out we’re from the same town in michigan and even went to the same elementary school (yes, i am much, much older than her – but who […]

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Chicago Family Photographer

reality check

as 2012 comes to a close i find myself feeling more thankful, more grateful, more blessed, and really lucky that my kids are healthy, safe and happy.  i know i’m not alone in this.  for all the trials and tribulations we may have in our day to day lives, whatever they may be, the bottom […]

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Chicago Kids Photographer

santa’s elf

santa should be so lucky to have an elf as cute as this!  

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

something new . . .

this sweet baby boy isn’t the only “something new”.  we are offering something new at shalimar b photography – if you book your newborn session with us before you deliver then we will also come to the hospital during your stay and capture your new family.  so, if you are expecting or know someone who […]

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I've spent nearly two decades finding the Chicago spots that turn a regular senior session into something unforgettable. This guide pulls back the curtain on the locations I love most and why they work so well. 

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