it may be 40 below here in chicago (ok, that’s a slight exaggeration) but we can still stay inside the studio where it’s nice and toasty and sunny and blow bubbles and not even think about the arctic tundra that is happening outside. at least that’s my plan…and i’m sticking to it!!!   Chicago Portrait […]

it’s official!! it’s been in the works for awhile but now it’s happening! and now i can talk about it without feeling like i’m going to jinx it! i’m going to paris in the spring to photograph a sweet baby boy (and his family!) i’ve photographed his sisters and mom the last few summers in […]

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!!      

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.   […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!!  

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 […]

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??  

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 […]