Chicago Children’s Photographer

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Chicago Family Photographer

sneak peek

i love photographing these kids!  such great personalities and always so fun!  one of these days i’ll get mom and dad in a photo (or two!)

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Chicago Family Photographer

on a roll . . .

with editing and blogging!  let’s hope i keep it up!  i’ve done quite a few sessions like this one – with multiple families and i have to say – i love them!!!  i love to see the interactions between the kids, the parents and it’s always such a fun time!

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Chicago Family Photographer

lucky girl

. . . that’s what i am.  at least i feel lucky, when i get to have a day like this!!  playing at the park with two fun (and funny!) kids!

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Photographer Events

how forty is done

forty years of marriage, that is.  i had the privilege of photographing this couple as they celebrated their *fortieth* wedding anniversary!  they were surrounded by their children and grandchildren – it couldn’t have been more perfect. congratulations!!! one more way that forty is done . . . by this dear friend  . . . it […]

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Chicago Family Photographer

mommy and me

i posted some photos from this session on my facebook page, but i couldn’t resist posting some more over here.  you may recognize this little one from my website, i’ve photographed her many times.  what can i say, it is ALWAYS a pleasure!  this session was also being videotaped by a new friend, paul hamilton […]

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

sneak peek . . .

everytime i photograph a newborn i’m still amazed at how small and perfect they are. . . this sweet girl was no exception.  big brother thought she was the bees knees too!

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Chicago Kids Photographer

fun at the studio

had such fun in the studio with this little beauty!  she was a little shy at first, but believe me when i say that didn’t last long!  pretty soon she was laughing and having so much fun . . . here’s what shy looks like: the rest is just plain ol’ fun!

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Chicago Family Photographer

a day with the girls

as a mom of two boys, it’s always fun for me to spend a day with a bunch of girls!  this was one of those days!  i got to go thru girl clothes and girl toys and just see what it’s like to live in a house full of estrogen!!

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Chicago Kids Photographer

sneak peek!

trying to keep up with all my sessions lately!  spring is in the air – a great time for outdoor sessions and just in time for mother’s day!!  this little cutie was such a treat – with his curly hair and big blue eyes!!!

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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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