Robert & Tess

These two took a bit to warm up to me.. but once they did we had lots of fun!
I will be seeing them again soon. They are the flower girl and ring bearer in a wedding coming this winter. How fun!

Kimna & Paul -- In Love

Kimna & Paul have been dating since high school. Now they are heading down the aisle! We met up at Cantigny for their engagement session. What a gorgeous place for a gorgeous couple. Looking forward to their wedding next year!

Jack, Austin, & Maddie

Love these 3. I met Maddie last year just after she was born. I can't believe how much she has grown over the year.. She brought along her brothers for some of the fun.

Trent, Travis, Ty, Tanner

Boys. boys. boys! Wow! 4 boys.. These guys did a great job. We ventured out to the Vintage spot in Cary.. perfect for boys who love to run.. Loved getting to know all their personalities!


All of them together!!

Lauren Senior - Class of 2011

Here is Lauren! We had so much fun. She was up for anything and had some great style!
We checked out LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve in St.Charles.. Lauren runs here for cross country. What a gorgeous spot.. Then we went over to Fabyan Forest Preserve.
I wish it would of been a bit warmer but Lauren kept her cool.

Lindsay & Dan In Love

Lindsay and Dan are getting ready to say I do's.. They asked me to take a few shots of them before the big day.. These two are adorable.. I had so much fun with them.
It was a beautiful but cold morning.. I am wearing a coat, hat mittens.. These two are in shorts.. Looking gorgeous!

Ashliegh and Ava

These two cuties are back! We met up at Goebert's for a cold and windy day.. Poor little Ava, fell asleep. Ashleigh got a chance to get some hot coccoa.. so did I.


Little pumpkin.

"A"Family

What fun we had! Last year we threw leaves.. This year we played in the grass.
Mom and Dad got in on the fun...

Glenda Baby on the way

I met up with Glenda at her gorgeous home in Spring Grove. Lots of fun places to photograph. My favorite was this area of grasses. We stopped by for a few right before I left.. magical! She looks stunning!


We got a few of her little guy too.

Justin Caleb Riley

Meet up with these three at the RRR. We trampled the weeds and played some football.
Then it was time for naps for the little ones.

"B" Family

Sarah invited her family and her hubbies family for a great session in Trout Valley.
Never photographed here before but loved the barn and fences.. So cool. They also were looking awesome in the blues!
Here is just a few from this amazing family.

Tonya & John Wedding --- Chicago the Wit

I met Tonya & John this past summer... we have gotten to know each other through out the whole process. These two are the perfect match. She is a teacher who loves to travel the world. He works in the military who travels for his job.. Met in Chicago his home town through a friend.. He is romantic.. She is funny.. They came together this fall and became one..
Here are some of the photos from their day..
Love to start with the details.. Amazing.. Love the blue.. love the dress(it had pockets)

Moving on to getting ready.. at the Wit! This place is so cool.

The ceremony also at the wit.

The new couple.. We traveled all over the city..

Finally the reception!

Congratulations!!! Hope the move went good.

Melia

Here is Melia! I love here gray eyes. She is to adorbale. It took her a bit to warm up but once she did it was all smiles! She also brought her Halloween costume..she is going to be a pig this year..

Raelin

Raelin is back! We got to our location did a few photos..then total downpour! We were stuck under and awning for at least 15 minutes while all sorts of cats and dogs poured down. We got a few good photos in but are going to meet up again soon to finish..
But here are a few till them mom.

Aidan at 6 mo

Aidan turned 6 mo. Wow! He is cuter than ever. We met at Graue Mill in Oakbrook.
What a cool location. Plus mom brought some pumpkins and hay..
Aidan was more interested in eating them then looking at me but it was a great time!
Can't wait for the next one..
All about the horizontals today.