Chicago Kids Photographer

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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 Kids Photographer

fun in the new studio!!!

i couldn’t have asked for a better little subject for my first session in the new studio!  this little girl was a ray of sunshine – she was smiling and dancing and climbing – but it was her laugh that really got me.  she would laugh so hard that she would almost cry.  now, as […]

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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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Chicago Kids Photographer

sneak peek!

enjoy this peek – such a fun family and a sweet boy!

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Chicago Kids Photographer

sunny days

in chicago!  we’ve had some great weather this past week – perfect for outdoor fall sessions at the park!  so much to do and see – especially if you’re one years old!!!

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Chicago Kids Photographer

third time’s a charm

this was my third session with this guy and his parents – i also photographed him as a newborn and at 6 months.  amazing all of the changes in the first year – i can’t believe how much he’s grown!  it’s cliche for sure, but time really does go sooooo fast!!!

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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 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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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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