if i had a nickel for everytime a woman said that to me, i’d have a lot of extra $$ to spend!!!!  if i had a dollar for everytime a man said that to me, i’d have about one extra dollar.  little kids don’t say it.  tween and teen girls don’t say it. if you’ve […]

it’s no secret i love babies, but i also love having older “kids” into the studio. it’s a different kind of fun. i also love having older siblings in the studio – especially brothers, probably because i have two boys so i look at it as a glimpse into my future (hopefully!)  these two brothers […]

i’d wager that if you ask the average 2-6 year old girl who the most beautiful woman in the world is, after they answer (insert current Disney princess name here) their reply would be their own mother.  i talk to many, many little girls over the course of a year so i think i may […]

sometimes you can count on them, sometimes you can’t.  this sweet baby girl came nearly two weeks before hers!!! some due dates you can count on?  let’s see . . . tax bills, that’s a biggie.  also, deadlines for holiday photos people!!! this year, for our sanity we are setting deadlines and we are sticking […]

Just a quick reminder to schedule your fall photo sessions now. We have a limited number of openings remaining in September and October. Now is a perfect time for an outdoor session. The kids are back in school and things are starting to calm down, the hot summer temperatures are subsiding, and the afternoon and […]

love seeing these girls every year when they come to visit their cousins and grandma all the way from Paris! Photographers in Chicago | Baby Photography in Chicago | Child Photographer in Chicago | Newborn Photographer in Chicago

this baby couldn’t be any sweeter – check out another photo of her and her daddy on instagram (oh yeah, and follow me while you’re at it! @shalimarbphoto)   Portrait Photographer in Chicago |  Maternity Photographer in Chicago | Family Photographer in Chicago | Kids Photographer in Chicago | pregnancy photographers in Chicago  

i love both!!! yes, i love the sleepy newborn images but i also love to capture when the little peanut is awake – making all sorts of funny faces as she or he figures out how to work their face, their eyes, their arms.  this little sweetie was a dream when she was asleep and […]

the newborn parade continues – this sweet boy was very sleepy and so cozy being held by his mommy! **if you are interested in a newborn photo session – please call when you are still pregnant!  We are currently booking in September.    

this is why i love, love, love what i do – spending my time in a beautiful park with a gorgeous, curious, and happy baby – excuse me, she’s one year old now!!! this family was such a delight!   on a side note – there are a couple remaining sessions open for the end […]