Archive for June 2010
Twins | Chicago Baby Photographer, LaGrange Baby Photographer
YAY for babies!! I’ve been needing a baby fix, and I got to get a double dose with these adorable 7 month old twins. A note to parents, there is no rule that says you have to have pictures done at 6 months. I highly recommend waiting until the baby is able to sit. These…
Read MoreHere Piggy, Piggy | Chicago Baby and Childrens Photographer
Well, I’ve officially been published – in a national magazine… But it isn’t what you’d think. LOL Let me explain. My parents are retired and in their bizarre attempt to stay busy have gotten into raising some Highland cattle. This early spring, we were visiting them, and I shot some pictures while being there and…
Read MoreWarrior Moms | Chicago Special Needs Photographer
I was honored to be contacted to photograph this group of women for the international magazine, Autism File’s, first calendar. In the past, this magazine has done an annual cover celebrating mothers of autism, and each year, the mothers are wearing black dresses. It is their theme. With their first calendar, they are having different…
Read MoreSibling Love | Chicago Childrens Photographer, Baby Photographer
In all honesty, I usually dread sibling sessions. It is always a challenge to get more than one child looking at the camera with a pleasant expression at the same time. But these two cracked me up, especially the 2.5 yr old, who was so good. With all of the laughter, we got this gorgeous,…
Read MoreOutdoors | Chicago Childrens Photographer – Chicago Baby Photographer
I have been so busy with photographing the models for the Celebrating Differences calendar, and here is yet another – Sara. And I have to say, she has THE BEST backyard in the whole world. Four acres of wonderland – a pond, a creek, a zip line, an ATV, a tree house, a trampoline… Serious…
Read MorePhotography Tips – Cropping | Chicago Baby and Childrens Photographer
As a parent, you probably take a million pictures of your kids, and while, yes, there is a certain amount of talent – let’s hope so, otherwise, what are you paying me for?? – to getting beautiful images. As I’ve already talked about, there is lighting, exposure, etc. But if you are looking for one…
Read MoreEaten Alive! | Chicago Baby and Children Photographer
I no longer provide sneak peeks for clients, as I like the first time they see their images to be their full gallery, but I am making an exception. Something novel happened today. I’ve had to reschedule sessions very infrequently, and with shooting outdoors, the weather is always a risk, especially in the fall. While…
Read MoreMiss Shy | Chicago Children's Photographer | Chicago Special Needs Photographer
Little McKayla is the second model for the Celebrating Differences calendar. With duplication of chromosome 16p11.2, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Turns out, she was an adorable three year old with the most stylin’ glasses. Isn’t she a cutie? But she almost ruined my perfect streak with kids. Thusfar, I’ve been able to tout …
Read MoreChristening | Chicago Baby and Children's Photographer
Something new for me. A first. I was honored to photograph the Christening of these two cherubic twins last weekend in LaGrange. Taking a step back from the constant beauty of my studio lighting, away from the gorgeous tones of the summer sun, I battled with the natural indoor lighting of a church. It was…
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