photography

{R} Family

Awwhhhhhhh look at big these boys have gotten?!? When did that HAPPEN?! I’ve photographed this sweet fammily for the past three years and each time I love them more and more (is that possible)? Big bro M was allll about this shoot (it helps having iron man strapped to my camera), but such a sweet, little man he has become. Gentle and kind to his little bro (at least for me and these pictures) – he has grown up so fast! Little man W just turned one last week and is all about doing what he wants and showing his independence. LOVED seeing how much these guys have grown!!! <3

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{W} Newborn

A new baby is like the beginning of all things – wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities. Author: Eda J LeShan.

Little man C has made his debuuuuuut! Meeting up with this adorable family this past weekend was amazing… full of love, sweetness and respect for one another. I loved them! Big brother is somewhat interested in C, but for the most part just loves identifying his eyes, lips and ears. HA! Absolutely adorable!! Sneak a peek at a few early favorites from this session:

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{M} Family + 1 Year

Has it really been a year?! Sweet Teagan is already ONE year old! (Seriously, time… slow down. STAT). While T was the star of this shoot, it was fun to get capture each girl and their unique personality AND snap a family shot with everyone alert and looking (wooohoo)! 🙂 Sneak a peek at some of my early favorites. <3

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{S} Family + Two years + Maternity

Awwwwwwwwh seet amazing thing are happening for the {S} Family. Sweet Evie turned two YESTERDAY and she will soon be a big sister (3 months from now), but what a fun shoot. We met up on another fabulous summer night in Itasca at a spot that is quickly becoming a favorite place to shoot: SpringBrook Nature Center. Gorgeous light. Gorgeous family. Gorgeous trees! LOVED IT. Sneak a peek at our cute little session below:

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Newborn {K}

The sweetest, STRONGEST and most adorable family just grew to FIVE … as precious Kaitlyn arrived into this world a total surprise (the fact that she was a GIRL). Awwwh lots of pink/bows and all things pretty are coming your way!!! Jen and I go waaaay back and I am thrilled to have been able to capture her family as they grow, adapt and even move homes. K is healthy, happy and already hardcore Gawel — as she underwent heart surgery just a few days old. All is well, but they just had to give her a little extra lovin’. Here is just a sneak peek at this beautiful little girl… Congrats, G Family!!!!! <3

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{T} Family + Fog

Awwwwh the most beautiful grandparents are on the blog today! This shoot was a present to the grandmother of these adorable little grandkiddos. We met up on what WAS a really sunny/blue sky day… but lately downtown Chicago is being slammed with random fog and this night was no exception. We rolled with it and got some pretty eerily cool shots. Sneak a peek at a few early favorites from this sweet shoot:

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{L} Family + Nine Months

What can I say about little Leah… I mean, I’ve watched her grow up at every major milestone these last nine months. She is just toooooo cute for words. This big girl is crawling, chatting it up and loving life! As I was driving over to this location, it started POURRRRRING rain – but as soon as I arrived. The rain called it quits and we got the most perfect sunset/night out at this lagoon in Glenview. How gorgeouuuus is this light?!?! <3

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{M} Family + 9 Months

Awwwh little Mac is NINE Months – but quite possibly looking a lot older than 12 months. Little man is almost standing on his own and ready to move and groove – awayyyyyy from me. Ha. Loved capturing this little man’s milestone at one of my favorite spots in Schaumburg. A mix of serious and sweet, he rocked it. <3

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{B} Family + 3 Years

Ahhhh A is already THREE years old?! What? How? When!?! I first met up with this adorable little girl she was just FOUR months old. Quite possibly, the sweetest, nicest kid around – this girl is turning THREE on Friday! Time sure flies when you’re having fun. Happy Birthday, A! 🙂 Sneak a peek at a few favorites below: (more…)

{B} Family + 7 Months

Check out this little guy’s blue eyes? Getting bluer every time we met, I tell ya! I first met little C back in February (about two weeks after my injury) and I cannnnnnnot believe three months has already flown by! Whaaaaat?! His adorably unruly hair was a bit more tamed this beautiful Saturday afternoon. Colton is a pint size ball of adorableness. I can’t handle how big he has gotten alreaaaaaay!! Check out a few favorites from this session:

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