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Chicago Family Photographer

chicago weather??

just when i think that the weather is going to change and sessions will have to be indoors – i’m pleasantly surprised!  anyway, look at the blue eyes on these two (not to mention the eyelashes!)

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

fresh

sweet, sweet baby boy.  was very sleepy but as you can see took some time out to look at mom and dad.

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Chicago Family Photographer

cutie patooties!

a great way to spend a morning!!  enjoy the sneak peek!

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

newborn-a-palooza

that’s what it’s been over here – newborns everywhere!!  tiny fingers, itty bitty toes, and so sleepy (everyone – the moms, the dads and the babies!)  here’s some images from some recent sessions.

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Chicago Family Photographer

sneak peek!

cute blue-eyed boys!  throw in the red hair, all the smiles and the personalities – fuhgeddaboudit!

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Chicago Kids Photographer

busiest. month. ever.

and it was so great!!  but, i’m still trying to catch up!!!  btw, if you are still looking to get photos for the holidays – call quickly – i have a few dates left in november!!  enjoy this sneak peek – such a sweet boy, he loved all of the dogs we saw at the […]

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Chicago Children's Photographer

who’s that girl?

i always get that question.  well, really it’s usually who’s that little girl with the eyelashes?  who’s that beautiful little girl?  if you’ve been on my blog before or my facebook page then you know who i’m talking about.  if not, then look up – you’ll see her.  isn’t she delicious?  i’ve been photographing her […]

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Chicago Family Photographer

morning with the boys

never a dull moment when i have a session with boys!!  lots of jumping, fence climbing, running – all things that i do on a daily basis with my two boys!!!

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Chicago Family Photographer

photography friend + his beautiful family

i know this family because of photography! this guy is seriously one of the best photographers i know. if you don’t know him already, you must check out his amazing work at www.crouchphotos.com – do it right now, then come back!  btw, his wife and daughter are pretty amazing themselves!!

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Chicago Kids Photographer

sneak peek!

enjoy this peek – such a fun family and a sweet boy!

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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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