Chicago Family Photographer

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

new baby boy!

this gorgeous family of girls now has a baby boy in the mix!  

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

michigan girls

isn’t it so great when you meet someone from your home town?  this gorgeous mom and i got to talking about where we grew up and it turns out we’re from the same town in michigan and even went to the same elementary school (yes, i am much, much older than her – but who […]

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mom, mommy, mama, ma, momma, mother . . .

whatever it is that you are called, isn’t it amazing you can tell when it’s your little one yelling it from across the store, or at Pump It Up, Chuck E. Cheese, etc?   I’ve nagged, preached, begged, blogged about how important I think it is for mom’s to get in the photos with their […]

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Chicago Family Photographer

reality check

as 2012 comes to a close i find myself feeling more thankful, more grateful, more blessed, and really lucky that my kids are healthy, safe and happy.  i know i’m not alone in this.  for all the trials and tribulations we may have in our day to day lives, whatever they may be, the bottom […]

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

something new . . .

this sweet baby boy isn’t the only “something new”.  we are offering something new at shalimar b photography – if you book your newborn session with us before you deliver then we will also come to the hospital during your stay and capture your new family.  so, if you are expecting or know someone who […]

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

giving thanks

this week, like many, i am giving thanks.  and one of the things i am most thankful for is that i have found my passion.  i am so very lucky to do what i love and even though i am in the thick of the holiday card madness, i never, ever forget that. i mean, […]

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Chicago Kids Photographer

2 + 1 = fun, fun, fun!!

it was a gorgeous day and a gorgeous family!!

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Chicago Family Photographer

best endorsement ever . . .

was given to me by these boys.  mom emailed me the day after the session to tell me that her boys were asking her all day if i could come over to babysit them!  wow – i couldn’t ask for a better testimonial!!  

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