Chicago is a city known for its delicious deep-dish pizza, beautiful architecture, and stunning lakeside views. Often called the “Windy City,” there are many reasons why locals love Chicago and choose to call it home. If you’re a local renting an apartment in West Loop or a tourist just visiting for the week, or planning […]

Did you know it’s Children’s Author week? I recently discovered that myself!   When I was a kid I loved to read. I still do! My mother is an avid reader and so she (my dad too!) would read to me all the time. When I had kids there was nothing better than grabbing their […]

while i don’t post a lot of my couples session – i do quite a bit of them.  here’s a sneak peek from a recent session . . .          

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i was laughing with this family about how cheerful i sound when writing in my blog.  but, i’ve realized, how can i look at these cute faces and not be cheerful?  i remember when i had my first son, my husband and i would just look at him and be amazed at all of the […]

when i first met this sweet little guy – he was about two weeks old.  you may remember him from my website:   such a little peanut!!!  well, he’s grown a little bit and he is such a happy little guy!  mom and dad were also fun to hang out with.  although, that was before […]

everyone should look so sweet in pearls!  you don’t see many 7 month olds in pearls – but i think she pulls it off, don’t you?  those big beautiful eyes help a bit, too.  now, as for her older brother – what a charmer!!  he told me i had pretty feet – i said, “um, […]

Thanks to all the great families who came to shalimar b photography’s and zozo for kids’ summer photo event – i had so much fun! i literally went home and told my husband, “i love what i do!” the weather was perfect and the kids were all so sweet! see for yourself below! for those […]

i’m really excited to announce this upcoming event!  i am teaming up with a fabulous kids clothing boutique in andersonville – zozo for kids – and offering complimentary mini photo sessions ($75 value).  we ask that you wear current zozo for kids clothing for your session – which should be easy since all of the […]

What a great memorial day I had!  I went out to the ‘burbs’ and spent the day with a great friend and her growing family!  Her three beautiful kids were so fantastic – I loved this session!  Here’s a sneak peek – thanks for the fun day, the flowers and the pants! 🙂 (haha)