Soaring Eagle Academy school for Autism

I had the pleasure of photographing Soaring Eagle Academy recently in Burr Ridge, Illinois.  It is a brand new school – but unlike anything else.   The Academy is a non-public special education facility founded by speech-language pathologists.  It is the first school in the Midwest to provide a social and academic learning environment utilizing a…

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Family | Chicago Children's Photographer

I finally got to settle up with my Naperville Magazine contest winner, who just happens to be a neighbor, to boot!  I don’t often photograph people I know, so it was a treat.  Of course, it is easy to take great pictures of such a good looking family.  And with these gorgeous fall colors right…

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Heartbreakers | Chicago Children's Photographer

I think I met some future heartbreakers the other day with this family.  Not only are the children absolutely gorgeous, but they were the most lovely kids on the inside, too.  They each wanted pictures alone with each sibling and their mom and dad. It was obvious this family has something special.   I also got…

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Little Hero | Chicago Special Needs Photographer

This was a very special session for a very special little boy.  Sean has chromosome 18q syndrome.  It is a rare chromosomal disorder that produces several complications, including cognitive delays, muscle weakness, vision problems, etc.  Because of this syndrome, he also has cerebral palsy.   At 5 years of age, Sean struggles to lift his head…

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Studio | Chicago Children's Photographer

So when I had Sarsha’s three-year picture session the other week (blogged here), I had also brought my studio equipment but had a little disaster.  My lighting didn’t work…at all.  That is why the previous session was 100% outside.  But we wanted to get just a few studio shots, as well, so I got to…

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