Noah

Here is Noah. We had a great time playing around in his backyard. I just love his smile and two little teeth.

And the Winner are!

Thank you to everyone who entered! I loved reading all the fun things you have been doing this summer. So many touched my heart and made me laugh.
I think I will make this a seasonal contest so be on the look out fall is just around the corner.

The winners are!

$10 Starbucks Card -- goes to Lisa R.

$25 Target Card -- goes to Katey G

$50 off your next session -- goes to Tony P.

Congratulations to everyone! I will be sending out your winnings this week.
Enjoy, the rest of summer! 

Always have to have a picture so here is one of from Tony & Taryn's wedding.
He wrote a very touching comment about his new wife.  One that made my heart skip a beat.
Congratulations you two! More to come soon.

Ella & Delaney welcome Darcy!

Ella & Delaney were so excited to welcome new baby sister Darcy in to the family.
Ok adorable names for these three girls are gorgeous! Such big amazing eyes.
Let's start with the new addition.

And some baby parts. Toes, nose, button and hands. Awww!

Here are those amazing eyes.

Rachael & Allison

These two twins are back again to show us how cute they are. These two show us that you don't have to wear matching outfits to be twins. I still am in awe of their different personalities. I can't wait till the next one.
Love Rachael's eyes.

Here comes Allison and her pouty lip. Adorable

sisters!

Aidan

Met up with Aidan in Downers Grove. He had a beautiful park just outside his door.
We tried just about everything to get this little guy to smile.
He was just not having it. He still is adorable and still love all these.

love both of these.

One with dad.

Favorite!

Mid Summers Fun Contest!

It's been hot. Really hot out there. Let's have a Mid Summers Contest to cool things off. To enter: Just leave a comment here letting me know the best thing you have done this summer. It can be anything from sitting by the pool to spending time with family.
I will select three winners at random to win one of these fabulous prizes:
$10 Starbucks card, $25 Target Gift card, or $50 off your next session.
Now for the rules. You can only enter one time. I will be checking. The contest ends July 24 at midnight Central time. I will announce the winners on July 25.
Good Luck!

My summer fun. Crystal Lakeside Fest. Love a good festival!

Callie

I met Callie with Fynn her cousin by the Mchenry Dam. Had a ball trying to keep up with her.
Love this shot. Her eyes are just amazing.

Some smiles


a great one with mom.

Fynn

I met Fynn a hot summer day at his house by the Mchenry Dam. What an amazing location. Lots of little spots to use. Plus one happy little boy.
Love this one with his puppy.


what a great shot with dad.

Chicago Style Weddings - September/October Issue

I am so happy to announce that one of my photos is featured in a Floral Spotlight in 
Chicago Style Weddings Magazine. 
Thank you Mum Floral for letting me showcase your amazing work!





If you are looking for  flowers give Mum Floral a call. 
They are amazing, creative, organic and earth friendly.

A Day Out with the "E" Family

The "E" Family invited me over to be apart of their BBQ. Their family was visiting from all over and just wanted to capture a Day Together. I love these sessions. We hung out, talked, I photographed as they just had a great afternoon. There was some hula hooping, a little grilling, some swing time, and lots of giggles and laughter.
Here is just a small glimpse of this fun time.


You to can have a Day out with the family session. Be it a afternoon getting ice cream, going to get pumpkins, hitting the carnival, or just a BBQ in the backyard.
If you book the Day out Package you get an album filled with memories.

Ashlieh & Ava

Look at how adorable these two sisters are. We had a great afternoon checking out the a local park. Well first we got muddy in their backyard at least I did.
Ava feel asleep about half way through. Good thing sleeping babies are so cute.

Heres one of some baby toes.

Sisters.

Marty & Julie Wedding -- Northbrook

Marty & Julie are perfect for each other. They make each other laugh, they support each other, and they love being together. Their wedding was a small intimate affair. Close family and friends met them at the Temple for the Ketubah signing and Ceremony. You could feel the love in this room. At one point, their wasn't a dry eye in the place, including me. After the ceremony we went to Julie's sister's house for the reception. Every detail was planned. There were little touches of pink, gold and bling everywhere, even the bathroom had monogrammed towels. I was so honored to be able to be apart of this day!
Let's start with all those details.

A few of the gorgeous couple!

Finally the ceremony and reception.

Out of Office aka Vacate!!!

I am finally getting a much needed vacation! July 4-11. Camping with the family. I will not have access to email or phones but will return your call and emails as soon as I return. Have a great week!
My Family that misses me....

KJ Newborn

Welcome KJ! This little one was so interested in what was going on. He stayed awake 3 hours. Just as I was packed up and ready to leave, he finally called it a day. And we got some amazing sleepy baby shots. Here are just a few of my favorites.
Love these two!


Some baby parts. so tiny and so cute

One tired little guy.


Can't wait till your 3 months

"P" Family

Ian and Maddie are back and this time they brought Mom and Dad. We had so much fun at the Port Barrington location. I am in love with this session, the lighting was a amazing.

Silly bands. Every kids new favorite accessory

here come mom and dad too.

"M" Family

I met up with the "M" Family at their home in Plainfield. It was a hot and humid day but they stuck it out with me. Dad gave Mom this session as a Mother's day present. She has been wanting some new photos of the boys.
Here are just a few.


really love this one!