Chicago Children’s Photographer

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Chicago Kids Photographer

talky mctalkerson

i cannot wait for this little one to start talking . . . by looking at her i can tell she’s going to have A LOT to say!!!  

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

a good day . . .

a good great day at work is getting to spend time with a little peanut like this . . . 

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Chicago Kids Photographer

angel face

i’ll never get tired of all of the great faces babies make . . .    

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Chicago Kids Photographer

sneak peek . . .

i love when clients turn into friends . . .  

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time is flying!

another family that i’ve been working with for awhile – starting with newborn photos of big brother – time flies!!!!      

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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 Kids Photographer

sneak peek!

a couple favorite shots of a fun family!                

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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 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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