Chicago Maternity Photographer

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Unsolicited Advice – Chicago Newborn Photographer

I’ve been going through lots of our photos lately in preparation for my oldest son’s 8th grade graduation. Gasp!! It’s a tradition in our school to do a short photo montage of each student at the 8th grade dinner/dance (parents at my school if you’re reading this – get your photos in ASAP!!) Going through […]

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A Thank You to Beyonce and Preparing for your Own Maternity Session – Chicago Maternity Photographer

I’d like to send Beyonce a big thank you note on behalf of the entire nation, maybe even the world. What an amazing break that was from the constant and seemingly endless barrage of politics, alternative facts and false news. Queen B knew exactly what we needed and she knew exactly how to deliver it. […]

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Chicago Portrait Photographer

Baby love – Chicago Maternity Photographer

I’m so excited to be photographing this couple’s baby girl today in the studio! We’ve been waiting for her and she’s finally here!!!! I went to the hospital and took a few photos on her second day in this world – look at how mom and dad are looking at her, I love it!!! Now […]

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Chicago Portrait Photographer

click, click, click

is that my shutter clicking away? or is that me and this couple just clicking and “getting” each other? was that totally and completely cheesy?  aahhh, yes it was.  however!!!! the correct answer is . . . wait for it . . . both!! sometimes people come into your life and you just “get” each […]

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Chicago Portrait Photographer

stunning mama

what can i say except this mommy to be is just gorgeous!  she was glowing!  

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Chicago Portrait Photographer

beautiful bumps

is everybody and their sister pregnant right now? there seems to be a baby boom going on at shalimar b photography (i should clarify by saying that none of US are pregnant!!!!) all these beautiful mommies to be – can’t wait to meet all of these babies!!

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Chicago Portrait Photographer

so many babies (on the way!)

you can tell by these photos that this couple was a blast! not only did they introduce me to a new location for sessions, but, a pirate costume?? c’mon – hilarious!!!

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waiting for baby . . .

i know i’ve said this before, but who looks this good pregnant??!!! such a gorgeous mom-to-be! and such a fun couple to spend time with – can’t wait to meet their sweet little baby!!

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Chicago Maternity Photographer

mother of one (almost two)

this past weekend i was fortunate enough to get together with a fabulous group of newborn and baby photographers from all over the country. We met up in NYC and managed to have a great time in that amazing city and also learned a ton from each other!! and – we photographed three sessions!!! i […]

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My Go-To Chicago Location Guide for Magical Senior Portraits

I've spent nearly two decades finding the Chicago spots that turn a regular senior session into something unforgettable. This guide pulls back the curtain on the locations I love most and why they work so well. 

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