Archive for May 2010
Special Needs Photography Interview | Naperville Chicago Children's Photographer
I was honored to be interviewed by www.autismpodcast.org this past week. They had seen my Chicago ABC News segment regarding special needs photography and wanted to talk with me. Being a baby and child photographer, I love that I am able to include all children. I realize that being a successful special needs photographer puts…
Read MorePretty Princess | Chicago Baby and Children's Photographer
Little Miss Kiera got to be my first client to use my new lighting equipment. Check out those gorgeous eyes of hers! She was as pretty as Snow White with her dark hair and alabaster skin. I so enjoyed meeting her entire family and using her grandparents’ home.
Read MoreHappiness | Naperville – Chicago Baby and Children's Photographer
I want to introduce you to the easiest session I’ve ever had – Mr. Frankie. Seriously, this little guy was a dream. At two and a half, I was prepared for a tough session. Remember my nightmare session with my own two year old? Well, I needn’t have been concerned, because Frankie was nothing but…
Read MoreOutdoor pictures – tips | Naperville – Chicago baby and child photographer
We’re rotating wardrobes, finally shedding those sweaters, and everyone wants to be outside. Let’s face it, nobody has better backdrops than Mother Nature. Outdoor portraits are gorgeous…or at least they can be, but don’t let the ready-made scenes fool you. To produce beautiful pictures while outside, there are things every photographer should know. Lighting Good…
Read MoreLittle Miss Independent | Naperville Children's Photographer
Why do you hire a professional photographer? I will tell you why – because there is a scientific part of a child’s DNA that makes them not listen to their own parents…but they will listen to others. At least, that’s been my experience. Parents say things to me like, “Oh, you are so lucky to…
Read MoreSunset Silhouette Calendar Cover | Chicago Special Needs Child Photographer
Welcome to my blog and my very first blog post for Firefly Nights Photography! I though I would start things off with what is going to be consuming me over the next couple of months – providing the photographs for the 2011 Celebrate Differences calendar. Celebrate Differences is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting families…
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