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Chicago Newborn Photographer

sweeties for valentine’s day – chicago newborn photographer

how’s this for a valentine’s day sweetie? holding hands and dimples? it’s too much cuteness. it’s always so fun having twins in the studio – especially when they are as dreamy as these two!!      

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Chicago Baby Photographer

spring is just around the corner – chicago baby photography

Although the deep snow outside may make you think otherwise, spring is right around the corner. It’s March 20th to be exact…that’s 43 days, but I’m not counting. I for one can’t wait from some warmer weather and the fresh sights and sounds of spring. I’m guessing you might agree. Let’s hope it comes quickly.   […]

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Chicago Family Photographer

babies and brothers

what a difference a year makes! just last year around this time this sweet boy was in my studio and now he’s back with his new little best friend! i’ve said it before that i have a soft spot for brothers and these two were a perfect example of why. sweet and loving, but with […]

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connect in 2015

every time a new family comes to shalimar b photography, as part of a pre-consult they are asked some questions to help me to get to know them a little before our session, to know what their hopes are for the session, and why they chose shalimar b photography.  i often hear from clients that […]

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

a sweet ending

this was the last sweet little baby i photographed of 2014 – i couldn’t imagine a better way to end my 2014 and usher in 2015!!  

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Chicago Kids Photographer

what does joy look like?

what happens when it’s mid-december and you get a group of moms together for dinner?  eventually the conversation will make it’s way to the hustle and bustle of the season, the never-ending to-do lists, the holiday plans, the stress that it may be causing, etc, etc. and at least in my group of friends one […]

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Chicago Family Photographer

occupational hazard

falling in love with every baby that crawls through my studio door. that’s a lot of babies. that’s a lot of love. but when a baby is belly laughing like this one, i mean, really? how can it be helped??  

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one holiday at a time

at shalimar b photography we’re all about that base, wait a minute, no we’re not.  i mean, yes, we are, but what i meant to say is that right now we’re all about christmas photos and holiday cards and getting clients prints for christmas gifts and wrapping up holiday sessions, and all things holidays. this […]

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Chicago Family Photographer

turning bad days to good

i don’t know too many people that can say that if they are having a lousy day it will be better once they go to work – but i sure can!!!!! it always amazes me! not that i have a ton of bad days – i don’t (thankfully!) but you know how life is. . […]

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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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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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