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September 28, 2008

September 29, 2008 – 9:30 am
Well, ready or not, fall is here. :) I was made most aware of this yesterday evening as I headed down to the lake for a family portrait session. Now I can appreciate a breezy day along with the rest of you, but I don’t know that breezy would suffice to describe the wind conditions at this location yesterday evening. Since we had already gotten everyone there, this family totally stuck it out with me to get some great shots. A large family portrait did prove elusive, but I feel great about what we did get and you’ll find my favorite image at the end of the post.
What beautiful families (even a *bit* wind blown)….  

Enjoy!







This just cracks me up……… I love it!

And my favorite from the session. I just love the tenderness in this shot……

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September 20, 2008

September 20, 2008 – 9:23 pm
Today brought me down to beautiful Lake Villa to photograph a couple of equally beautiful families. The kids were all cooperative, the parents helpful, and these families were just totally fabulous and sweet to work with.
The weather was lovely but felt about 100 degrees (seriously-I wasn’t a pretty sight to behold by the end!) I’m not sure of the actual temperature but surely it was HOT!
Everybody held out though and we got some great images! Here are some of my favorites….. 

Enjoy the peek!








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September 7, 2008

September 8, 2008 – 7:16 am
I’ve had a few occasions to photograph this family in the past, actually portions of this family. This was our first opportunity getting the whole family together (never an easy task I imagine with grown children) They are just the sweetest people!
I really enjoy when my clients return regularly for portraits and I’m able to see the changes that time has brought to them and their children. Its always a blessing to share in theirs lives, even in this small way……..And it just makes my day that they do keep coming back. :) 

Enjoy!








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August 31, 2008

August 31, 2008 – 10:11 pm
To my delight, one of my very first and very favorite clients (don’t worry, I love all my clients!) came back today. We had an evening session at the lake planned and though we were a bit cramped with a beach wedding nearby, we made it work and had some lovely music in the background. :) 

Here are a few of my favs, enjoy……..





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August 11, 2008

August 11, 2008 – 5:06 pm
Today brought in this adorible little angel. She’s extra special, as her Mama is my cousin.
Isn’t she lovely??? 










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August 7, 2008

August 7, 2008 – 9:03 pm
14 month old walkers have fast little legs and 5 year old little boys have fast little attention spans, but they are all……oh so sweet! 

Today’s session was this lovely family at the lakeside.
Enjoy your peek, Mom and Dad!



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July 10, 2008

July 10, 2008 – 7:57 pm
This morning started bright and early with this perfect little angel. M is almost 3 months old and was sweet as pie for her session.
What a great way to start the day! 

Enjoy your preview, Mom and Dad…..





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June 25, 2008

June 25, 2008 – 3:53 pm

I had the pleasure of photographing a lovely family this morning. The little guy was not really into having his picture taken today and his sweet new sister was really just into eating. Not much of a surprise for a 2 yr old and a newborn, but it always keeps things interesting.
You cant go to wrong photographing a beautiful family like this one way or the other.

Hope you enjoy your sneak Mom and Dad….theres lots more to come!





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May 30, 2008

June 1, 2008 – 6:45 am
I photograph people for two reasons….. 

1. I love the art of photography. You could even say I’m deeply passionate about it. So often I may see a stunning photographic image and it takes my breath away.

2. And more importantly, I do it because I love people. It is a gift to be able to share in a small intimate time in ones family and capture that intimacy for them, that they might always be able to hold on to that time, and cherish it.

I had a session this day that brought me back to these two things. I was blessed to photograph these lovely new parents with their 1 month old son. It was a long and difficult session but I believe our efforts have a pay off…..for everyone.

This newly expanded family will have something concrete and substantial to look back at and remember this time that was so short lived but yet so profound in their lives. And I was able to be witness to this and to their love and commitment, even for a short time.

As I proof this session….I smile.

Enjoy….

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May 27, 2008

May 27, 2008 – 6:42 pm

I photographed this little beauty earlier today. I don’t think she was so sure about having her pictures taken, but she hung in there and even gave us a few smiles!

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