Laurie's Life

How to Choose which CPS School is Good for You

This is the first in series, Parenting with Peacock, where I share my parenting tribulations and victories. The photos are from a recent spring family portrait session.

Aka How to NOT Go Nuts During CPS Lottery

My husband and I love the city of Chicago. Yes, it’s expensive. We’ve repeatedly discussed moving, yet we always come back to wanting to stay in the city. Yet the thought of deciding an elementary school where our kids will attend through the eighth grade has always been a huge fear and instigator for leaving. But to be honest, moving seems as overwhelming as Chicago Public School (CPS) lotteries, so I decided to explore what our school options were for our boy and girl twins.

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Documentary Family Photography, Laurie's Life

The Power of Imagery: My Story

My mom has late stage Parkinson’s and has had the disease since my early 20s. It’s a horrible disease that has robbed her of being the active grandmother she always dreamed she would be. Not only does Parkinson’s affect her body, but it also impacts her personality. We still can have wonderful talks on the phone, but it gets harder for me to remember the more light-hearted times. With each ability she loses, we all grieve again.

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About

Laurie Peacock is a Chicago family lifestyle and documentary photographer, specializing in natural, storytelling photography. Candid portrait photography delivered in an artful manner.

 

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Laurie photographs families on location, whether that be your home, local park, or a major Chicago attraction. She’s willing to travel to Chicagoland suburbs like Glenview, Evanston, Oak Park and more. She has also photographed sessions in Wicker Park, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Bucktown, Logan Square, Lakeview, Andersonville, Goose Island, Wrigleyville, Pilsen, South Loop, West Loop, Downtown Loop, Avondale and Old Town.

Location: Chicago, IL
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