i am so lucky that i get to work with such great families on a daily basis!  and talk about getting your baby fix – the squishiness of a newborn, the little toes, hands and lips, and don’t even get me started on the smell of a newborn!! it never gets old and i never […]

one of my dearest friends often says “choose joy”  when faced with life’s dramas and chaos.  when i hear her say it, or text it or facebook it, i always think about not only choosing joy, but also looking for it in my daily life.  i look for it in myself, my kids, friends and […]

you’ve heard that line before – it comes from a song in the broadway show “rent”.  i’ve always loved that song and i was reminded of it the other day when i had two shoots in one day.  the first was of a one day old baby boy still in the hospital.  the second was […]

i look forward to my session with this little girl every year (not only to see her, but her awesome mom too!!)  i’ve been taking her photo since she was 3 months old!  she’s turning 6 next month – i can’t believe it!    

parents!!  as we approach the  holiday season when you will no doubt be trying to capture the perfect holiday photo, i beg you, urge you, implore you . . . do not ask your child to say cheese!!!!!  this will do nothing except illicit a fake, cheesy (you did just request cheese) smile.  time and […]

doesn’t this baby boy have the most kissable lips??  this was the second time i took photos of this sweet baby – and both times mom and dad could not stop kissing him!!!!  

a few favorites from the other day . . .    

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

what an honor it was to be asked by gigi’s playhouse to help them with the images that adorn their windows. if you’ve ever driven/walked past gigi’s then you know what i’m talking about. if you haven’t, you should! it’s located at irving park, damen and lincoln. and when you do, this is a sneak peek […]