Chicago Children’s Photographer

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Chicago Family Photographer

hello beautiful family

sneak peek from a recent session – gorgeous day with a gorgeous family!

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Chicago Family Photographer

cool kid, big personality

this kid cracks me up.  notice the gap in his teeth – he just lost that tooth – and the tooth fairy was very, very generous!  the tooth fairy that visits my house is much more frugal!

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Chicago Family Photographer

fun, fun, fun

i have photographed this family so many times – and each time i have so much fun!  such great kids!  love when they run up to me and say “hi shalimar!!!” i know it’s going to be a great session!

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Chicago Family Photographer

sneak peek

this was one of those sessions where i leave saying, “i can’t believe i get paid to do this!”  these boys were so fun and funny – we were all cracking each other up.  all brothers should get along so well!

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Chicago Family Photographer

such fun to be one!

i can’t believe this little guy is one already!   here’s a sneak peek for mom and dad:

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Chicago Kids Photographer

math for photographers

three handsome boys (ok, four, including dad) + one gorgeous mom + one beautiful day + one fabulous location = one giant, laughter-filled session.  when can i do it again???

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Chicago Children's Photographer

mr. mayor

this kid could be the mayor of the town he lives in.  he knows everyone and everyone knows him!  with an angelic face like his, he’d have my vote!

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Chicago Children's Photographer

boys, boys, boys

lots of boys in the studio lately – which always makes things lively!!  i love when i get to photograph this family!!

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Chicago Kids Photographer

one on the way

although you might not be able to tell at first, this beautiful mom was VERY pregnant when these photos were taken!  that is one perfect belly!  this was such a fun session with such a great family – i can’t wait to meet their newest member!!

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Chicago Kids Photographer

brotherly love

i’ve had many sessions with this now big brother – he’s such a sweetie with those big brown eyes.  little brother is just as sweet as he can be!!  i love the interaction between the two of them!

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