Like the doctor who is asked at parties, “Can you look at this growth on my [insert body part]?” I am often asked which camera to buy and if I can take the photos. I like to talk about camera equipment, and if it’s for family, I definitely don’t mind snapping the photos on cellphones thrown my way. However, I am very happy to volunteer one “working off the clock” activity: taking cellphone photos of moms with their kids.
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One of my most popular photos came from this family portrait session, where everyone is decked out in Burberry and complimentary colors. What a handsome family. Throw in some gorgeous light and prairie grass and the youngest cutie flossing, and I was a happy family photographer.
I book up quickly for the fall. If you want that gorgeous autumn light and colors, book me sooner rather than later.
I love it when clients incorporate sentimental blankets and objects in their photos. The baby is named after his great-grandmother, who passed away while he was in utero. The cream blanket in the photos was made by her. As his mother talked about how special her grandmother was to her, I could totally relate.
The kids loved seeing Santa at this warm and inviting holiday party. They decorated gingerbread houses, told Santa what they wanted for Christmas and exchanged ornaments while listening to beautiful piano music. And they played. A lot.
A quick flashback portrait session in warmer weather for your viewing pleasure. I just love their bulldog and how glamorous mom looks with her twin son and daughter. Dad is pretty sweet with his kids too.
What a beautiful Christmas baby! Actually, if you include the dog, it’s two beautiful baby boys. I quickly fell in love with them both.Read More
Now that it’s winter, a lot of my clients become a little nervous when I suggest indoor family photos. But as you can see from below (and here is another example of an indoor family portrait session), I can photograph really beautiful moments in your family home because you are in your everyday surroundings. Kids especially love to show me their toys, pets, and rooms.
I photographed this handsome family last year when they were just three members. Now with the addition of a baby boy, we had a great time enjoying beautiful weather and views of the Chicago skyline. Daddy and Mommy had quite the workout chasing their little girl around too. With three little ones myself, I totally related to them. 🙂
This lovely family meets annually for a family portrait day, which includes both sets of grandparents. They have a lovely brunch, a makeup artist comes over and a photographer, aka me, takes their portraits. I absolutely love the idea of my clients hiring a makeup artist. Makeup isn’t a necessity, yet it builds confidence in my clients when they feel like they look their best. Confidence = relaxed smiles.
This lovely Roscoe Village family photo session was a lot of fun to photograph, especially when the girls ate their popsicles. How cool would the popsicle photos look on a playroom wall in a series of prints? I love creating cool wall art with your family as subjects. Anybody up for an ice cream shoot?
These sisters were a dream to photograph and I love seeing their interactions. Mom and Dad are two very lucky people.
