Chicago Children’s Photographer

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Chicago Children's Photographer

exciting news to share!!

has it really been december since i’ve last blogged????  ouch.  well, not only have i been super busy with sessions – i’ve also been busy renovating my NEW STUDIO!!!  building walls, laying hardwood floor, shelving, etc., etc. (ok, i didn’t build the walls!)  i will post photos as soon as everything is ready – i’m […]

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Chicago Children's Photographer

seriously cute.

i mean really. trying my hardest to catch up!  will post lots of blog posts once i get there!!

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Chicago Family Photographer

happy family

i’ve said this before – but i love taking photos of kids with their parents.  so when parents are willing to get in the photos – even if they aren’t planning on it – it’s always fun! and sometimes funny!  i always tell parents that i’m not taking these photos for them, but for the […]

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Chicago Family Photographer

chicago weather??

just when i think that the weather is going to change and sessions will have to be indoors – i’m pleasantly surprised!  anyway, look at the blue eyes on these two (not to mention the eyelashes!)

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Chicago Family Photographer

cutie patooties!

a great way to spend a morning!!  enjoy the sneak peek!

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Chicago Family Photographer

sneak peek!

cute blue-eyed boys!  throw in the red hair, all the smiles and the personalities – fuhgeddaboudit!

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Chicago Children's Photographer

who’s that girl?

i always get that question.  well, really it’s usually who’s that little girl with the eyelashes?  who’s that beautiful little girl?  if you’ve been on my blog before or my facebook page then you know who i’m talking about.  if not, then look up – you’ll see her.  isn’t she delicious?  i’ve been photographing her […]

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Chicago Family Photographer

morning with the boys

never a dull moment when i have a session with boys!!  lots of jumping, fence climbing, running – all things that i do on a daily basis with my two boys!!!

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Chicago Family Photographer

photography friend + his beautiful family

i know this family because of photography! this guy is seriously one of the best photographers i know. if you don’t know him already, you must check out his amazing work at www.crouchphotos.com – do it right now, then come back!  btw, his wife and daughter are pretty amazing themselves!!

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Chicago Kids Photographer

sneak peek!

enjoy this peek – such a fun family and a sweet boy!

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