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Chicago Kids Photographer

two little cupcakes!

these two were cute enough to eat!  another fun session at the studio – running, laughing – enough to make you want to hug your sister!  so many great shots from this session – i had a really hard time narrowing down for this post! btw – the mom of these beauties has a blog […]

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Chicago Kids Photographer

sneak peek!

a sneak from a recent session in the studio.  with all the space at the new studio – kids love to run!!  exhibit a:                  

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Chicago Family Photographer

hello cute baby

this baby was a photographer’s dream – just enough chub, some teeth and a fabulous little personality!  i seriously could’ve taken pictures of him all day long!                

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

happy holidays!

for sure with this little bundle of pure joy!!!  this sweet baby girl was 9 days old in these photos!!!

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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 Newborn Photographer

fresh

sweet, sweet baby boy.  was very sleepy but as you can see took some time out to look at mom and dad.

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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 Kids Photographer

busiest. month. ever.

and it was so great!!  but, i’m still trying to catch up!!!  btw, if you are still looking to get photos for the holidays – call quickly – i have a few dates left in november!!  enjoy this sneak peek – such a sweet boy, he loved all of the dogs we saw at the […]

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