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Chicago Newborn Photographer

mr. personality

a photographer friend and i were talking the other day about how fun it is to do what we do.  especially when photographing newborns and capturing all the great faces they make.  even though this little guy spent most of the session asleep, when he was awake, his expressions were fabulous!!

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Chicago Family Photographer

happiest baby ever!!

this little girl never stopped smiling!!!

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Chicago Family Photographer

crawling away

not only was this (just) 6 month old already sitting up – she looked like she was going to start crawling!!!  that would have been such a great moment to capture!  maybe she was just giving mom and dad a sneak peek of what crawling will look like!

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Chicago Portrait Photographer

sneak peek!

the sky was threatening rain for this entire session – but this family was so much fun i don’t think the rain would’ve stopped us!

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Photographer Events

how forty is done

forty years of marriage, that is.  i had the privilege of photographing this couple as they celebrated their *fortieth* wedding anniversary!  they were surrounded by their children and grandchildren – it couldn’t have been more perfect. congratulations!!! one more way that forty is done . . . by this dear friend  . . . it […]

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Chicago Family Photographer

mommy and me

i posted some photos from this session on my facebook page, but i couldn’t resist posting some more over here.  you may recognize this little one from my website, i’ve photographed her many times.  what can i say, it is ALWAYS a pleasure!  this session was also being videotaped by a new friend, paul hamilton […]

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

sneak peek . . .

everytime i photograph a newborn i’m still amazed at how small and perfect they are. . . this sweet girl was no exception.  big brother thought she was the bees knees too!

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Chicago Kids Photographer

fun at the studio

had such fun in the studio with this little beauty!  she was a little shy at first, but believe me when i say that didn’t last long!  pretty soon she was laughing and having so much fun . . . here’s what shy looks like: the rest is just plain ol’ fun!

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Chicago Family Photographer

a day with the girls

as a mom of two boys, it’s always fun for me to spend a day with a bunch of girls!  this was one of those days!  i got to go thru girl clothes and girl toys and just see what it’s like to live in a house full of estrogen!!

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Chicago Family Photographer

oh baby . . .

this little guy and his parents are taking advantage of the baby plan* that i offer.  this was his second session (6 month) – such a sweetie and so many great faces!! *baby plan – a package designed for your baby’s first year.  includes newborn, six month and one year session with a  10×20 print […]

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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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