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the shalimar b photography blog

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snips, snails and puppy dog tails

you know the poem. that poem makes the point that boys are very different than girls – a sentiment that i agree with whole heartedly! being the mom of two very active boys myself – i could totally relate to this family. these boys were on the move – but so very sweet. look at […]

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Chicago Kids Photographer

love this family!

this was my third session with this great family – and it keeps getting better! little brother is so sweet – and he has a good teacher in big sister!

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Chicago Portrait Photographer

finally getting back to normal!

and what a way to start . . . this little one was dreamy! with his big blue eyes and long eyelashes – he’ll be a heartbreaker! it was great to see his mommy again – enjoy the sneak peek!

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

’tis the season

for brotherly love and newborns!  this is one of my favorite families!  enjoy the sneak peek hot mama!

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Chicago Baby Photographer

poor, neglected blog – very cute baby!!

title says it all – yikes!  the holidays are near – i am crazy busy over here!!! look at this beauty – sitting up like a champ!!!  

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Chicago Baby Photographer

a natural

that’s what this baby was – a natural in front of the camera!  he was so easy-going and sweet.  maybe he gets it from his mom – who is so pretty she could have been a model (maybe she is and just didn’t tell me!)  

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Chicago Baby Photographer

with or without (the hat that is)

mom likes with, dad likes without.  so here’s a sneak of both.  either way, one look at those blue eyes and you forget about the hat!  by the look on little man’s face, you can tell which he prefers!  enjoy the peek!  

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Chicago Baby Photographer

pretty in pink

i love these serious looks!  especially with big, blue eyes like these!  this little cutie was such a doll in her amazing pink dress – such great taste for someone who’s not even walking! hope you had a happy halloween miss ladybug!  

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Chicago Kids Photographer

fun at the pier!

navy pier, that is!  this was my second session with this little beauty!  she was so happy and had so much fun checking out all of the flowers and plants and fountains!  every once in awhile she would stop to pick a flower (ssshhhh, don’t tell!) 

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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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