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Chicago Portrait Photographer

waiting for baby . . .

i know i’ve said this before, but who looks this good pregnant??!!! such a gorgeous mom-to-be! and such a fun couple to spend time with – can’t wait to meet their sweet little baby!!

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

sneak peek

look at this sweet, sweet baby girl who was just a dream for her session!!

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Professional Photographer

i know you.

you’re a wife. a mother. a chauffer. a referee. a short-order cook. a teacher. a housekeeper. an event planner. a nose wiper. a diaper changer. a magician. an accountant. a chauffer (yes, i said that twice!), a laundress, a secretary, a house manager, a coach, a cheerleader, an “ouchie” kisser, a hairdresser, a bad-dream soother, […]

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Chicago Maternity Photographer

mother of one (almost two)

this past weekend i was fortunate enough to get together with a fabulous group of newborn and baby photographers from all over the country. We met up in NYC and managed to have a great time in that amazing city and also learned a ton from each other!! and – we photographed three sessions!!! i […]

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Professional Photographer

please watch!!!

in the very near future shalimar b photography will be launching a new component to the studio . . . when i was recently emailed this Dove video i thought it was a perfect teaser and what i hope to do for clients.  stay tuned . . .

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Chicago Family Photographer

something new

i know this sweet family from a past life, not in a shirley maclaine kind of way, but when i was doing something completely different.  it’s always so great to see old friends, especially when they have new babies!!    

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Chicago Family Photographer

fun in the studio!

these little girls, this whole family, was so sweet and so fun!  

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Chicago Family Photographer

sneak peek!

i love putting siblings together and just documenting what happens – like here big brother is touching and looking at little brother and little brother is touching and looking at little sister.  so sweet!  

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Chicago Family Photographer

more baby faces!!

i’ve been photographing so many newborns – it’s been awhile since i’ve posted a baby face collage – i love these!!! and big sister was just the sweetest thing ever!    

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

sweet little faces

that’s what i think when i look at these two cuties (ok, mom and dad have sweet faces too!)  

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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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