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more sneak peeks from mini sessions

here’s some more!!  . . . enjoy . . .    . . . continued on next post . . .

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Chicago Kids Photographer

sneak peek from mini sessions!

what a great day it was – the weather was perfect and all of the families were super!  because i know it’s so hard to wait – here’s a sneak peek!     continued on the next post . . . 

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Chicago Kids Photographer

one with nature

yesterday i had a session at the nature museum in lincoln park – i hadn’t been there in a couple of years and had forgotten how much fun it is!  they have many cool exhibits – for kids and adults!  i loved the butterfly house, but i really liked the outside part of the museum […]

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Chicago Family Photographer

sisters

i always wanted a sister.  no offense to my younger brother – who is great, don’t get me wrong!  but i’m fairly certain my brother would never want to go shoe shopping with me or help me pick out a lipstick.  then again, i’ve never asked him.  i could be wrong.  it happens. sometimes.   […]

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Chicago Children's Photographer

sunshine through the rain

as i sat home on saturday (since our plans were cancelled due to rain!) i decided to start editing a recent session.  i’m so glad i did!  i was laughing as i remembered my session with mister z.  he was a whirlwind of activity and insisted on calling me shalimar b.   so cute and […]

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Chicago Family Photographer

growing up

this beauty was one of my oldest son’s first friends.   i met her mom at a playgroup that had about 30 moms (no joke!).  we happened to sit next to each other and as we started talking, we realized we had much in common.  about a year after that we realized we were married […]

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Chicago Kids Photographer

catching up

i’m still trying to catch up after our vacation!!  i’ve been neglecting the blog a little bit!  sorry!   one of my guys is starting kindergarten this year – i can’t believe it!  we’ve been running around today – getting all of those necessary forms filled out.  time really does fly. . .  next it […]

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

3 sweet boys + 1 sweet girl=1 beautiful family

after being on vacation for two weeks, i came back to the best session! despite having three small boys and one brand new baby girl – this mom was as cool as a cucumber.  she took everything in stride, looked amazing and was as sweet as she could be.  the boys were so cute and […]

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Chicago Family Photographer

miss personality and her adorable sidekick

this five year old girl is one of the funniest i know. she is such a character and so darn cute! i was so excited to have a session with her and her little brother. who, by the way is also very cute and what a smile. mom is a good friend and neighbor – […]

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Chicago Children's Photographer

tough guy or sweet boy?

i think a little of both – 50/50 10/90 is more like it! although maybe i’d take that back if i saw him in his incredible hulk gloves AND mask. then again, he was very sweet talking about his upcoming playdate with maddie and his scooby-doo video game. that’s it, my mind’s made up! what […]

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