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Chicago Kids Photographer

math for photographers

three handsome boys (ok, four, including dad) + one gorgeous mom + one beautiful day + one fabulous location = one giant, laughter-filled session.  when can i do it again???

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Chicago Children's Photographer

mr. mayor

this kid could be the mayor of the town he lives in.  he knows everyone and everyone knows him!  with an angelic face like his, he’d have my vote!

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Chicago Children's Photographer

boys, boys, boys

lots of boys in the studio lately – which always makes things lively!!  i love when i get to photograph this family!!

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Chicago Kids Photographer

one on the way

although you might not be able to tell at first, this beautiful mom was VERY pregnant when these photos were taken!  that is one perfect belly!  this was such a fun session with such a great family – i can’t wait to meet their newest member!!

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Chicago Kids Photographer

brotherly love

i’ve had many sessions with this now big brother – he’s such a sweetie with those big brown eyes.  little brother is just as sweet as he can be!!  i love the interaction between the two of them!

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Chicago Family Photographer

sneak peek

i love photographing these kids!  such great personalities and always so fun!  one of these days i’ll get mom and dad in a photo (or two!)

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Chicago Family Photographer

on a roll . . .

with editing and blogging!  let’s hope i keep it up!  i’ve done quite a few sessions like this one – with multiple families and i have to say – i love them!!!  i love to see the interactions between the kids, the parents and it’s always such a fun time!

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Chicago Family Photographer

lucky girl

. . . that’s what i am.  at least i feel lucky, when i get to have a day like this!!  playing at the park with two fun (and funny!) kids!

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Chicago Family Photographer

sugar and spice

it’s sessions like this that make me think it’d be so fun to have a little girl.  these girls were so sweet and their daddies had them dressed so cute!

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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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