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Chicago Kids Photographer

life with a brother or sister

more sneak peeks. . . this was a fun day in the park!  i love images of siblings that show a glimpse of what it’s like to have a brother or sister.  this image where the two of them are laughing – i love it!   as a mom, i love to see my two […]

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Chicago Kids Photographer

big sis and baby brother

trying to catch up on blogging!  i’ve had so many sessions so i’ve been editing away.  this was such a fun session with this big sister and little brother!  big sis was on the go!  little bro just sat back and watched in awe!  enjoy the sneak peek!            

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Chicago Baby Photographer

hilarious

little miss j is in for a lifetime of laughter!  her parents were so funny – i was laughing through the entire session. although, she may not appreciate their humor when she’s 16 – especially if they pull out the image seen below (you’ll know which one i’m talking about).  how many people have fake […]

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Chicago Family Photographer

growing up

this beauty was one of my oldest son’s first friends.   i met her mom at a playgroup that had about 30 moms (no joke!).  we happened to sit next to each other and as we started talking, we realized we had much in common.  about a year after that we realized we were married […]

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

sneak peek

one hazard of what i do is that it sometimes makes me want another baby.  this little peanut definitely made me want another.  she was so sweet and mom had her nursery decorated exactly how i would’ve decorated a little girl room – pink and brown.  maybe someday . . .   at the end […]

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Chicago Baby Photographer

8 degrees

i love when i meet someone and after talking to them you realize that you know some of the same people and go to some of the same places.  i’ve known this mom for a few years through mutual friends, but she also knows my husbands’ family.  i also recently found out that we like […]

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Chicagoland Photographers

pretty in pearls

everyone should look so sweet in pearls!  you don’t see many 7 month olds in pearls – but i think she pulls it off, don’t you?  those big beautiful eyes help a bit, too.  now, as for her older brother – what a charmer!!  he told me i had pretty feet – i said, “um, […]

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Chicago Kids Photographer

catching up

i’m still trying to catch up after our vacation!!  i’ve been neglecting the blog a little bit!  sorry!   one of my guys is starting kindergarten this year – i can’t believe it!  we’ve been running around today – getting all of those necessary forms filled out.  time really does fly. . .  next it […]

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

3 sweet boys + 1 sweet girl=1 beautiful family

after being on vacation for two weeks, i came back to the best session! despite having three small boys and one brand new baby girl – this mom was as cool as a cucumber.  she took everything in stride, looked amazing and was as sweet as she could be.  the boys were so cute and […]

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Photographer Events

cousins, cousins and more cousins

i’ve got a lot of cousins.  no, seriously, a lot.  on my dad’s side alone i have 30 first cousins.  yes, that’s right, 30.  whenever i tell people that, i always get the question, “do you know all of their names?”  of course i know all of their names!!!  i’ve got a ton of second […]

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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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