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Chicago Kids Photographer

sneak peek!

a sneak from a recent session in the studio.  with all the space at the new studio – kids love to run!!  exhibit a:                  

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Photographer Events

dreaming of spring . . .

  and all the great things that spring brings . . . until the end of march, anyone that books a session for april or may will also receive a beautiful 3×3 album that is filled with images from your session.  these little albums are so great, they fit right into your purse. the next […]

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Chicago Family Photographer

hello cute baby

this baby was a photographer’s dream – just enough chub, some teeth and a fabulous little personality!  i seriously could’ve taken pictures of him all day long!                

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Chicago Kids Photographer

fun in the new studio!!!

i couldn’t have asked for a better little subject for my first session in the new studio!  this little girl was a ray of sunshine – she was smiling and dancing and climbing – but it was her laugh that really got me.  she would laugh so hard that she would almost cry.  now, as […]

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

one pretty child

“there’s only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.”  – chinese proverb some mothers have more than one!! happy chinese new year!

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Professional Photographer

tips for taking great photos of your kids!

the midwest has been hammered with the blizzard of 2011!!  and if your family is anything like mine, you’ve been out with your kids enjoying the snow.  what a great time to capture some family photos to remember this occasion!  here are some tips to help you take some awesome photos: 1.  get down to […]

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Chicago Children's Photographer

exciting news to share!!

has it really been december since i’ve last blogged????  ouch.  well, not only have i been super busy with sessions – i’ve also been busy renovating my NEW STUDIO!!!  building walls, laying hardwood floor, shelving, etc., etc. (ok, i didn’t build the walls!)  i will post photos as soon as everything is ready – i’m […]

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

happy holidays!

for sure with this little bundle of pure joy!!!  this sweet baby girl was 9 days old in these photos!!!

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Chicago Children's Photographer

seriously cute.

i mean really. trying my hardest to catch up!  will post lots of blog posts once i get there!!

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Chicago Family Photographer

happy family

i’ve said this before – but i love taking photos of kids with their parents.  so when parents are willing to get in the photos – even if they aren’t planning on it – it’s always fun! and sometimes funny!  i always tell parents that i’m not taking these photos for them, but for the […]

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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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