This August, I had the opportunity to photograph Lily and Paul's beautiful wedding.  It was such an honor to be asked to capture the beginning of their lives together as husband and wife.  I just love the way that they looked at each other.  Their love for one another is palpable in these images.

Enjoy Guys!

xoxo 

The first time I met Miss S was a couple of years ago at one of my client's homes.  She was making breakfast for my client's daughters after a fun filled sleep-over.  I remember thinking what a great girl she was, so when she replied to an ad I had place in a magazine I photograph for I was more than thrilled to have this beautiful young lady be my newest muse for Glimpse.  She is a gentle soul...you can see it in her eyes.  Not to mention... she is extremely well accessorized from her awesome earrings, to her girlfriend's hat, to of course my favorite accessory...Lucky (the dog)!!!  I hope you enjoy your images Miss S!  xoxo

Meet Miss H!

She is my amazing new Glimpse Senior rep for her high school in the Northern burbs.  I just new I had to photograph her when I read her fantastic application.  She is truly adorable from the inside out.  For Miss H's sessions we did the Ultra Session with 2 locations and 2 dates.  After seeing the movie Judy Moody with my own daugher, I was inspied to do a photoshoot at a local carnival.  Miss H was totally on board for this super fun location.  For her second location we photographed her on a family friend's beautiful estate.  Even more exciting...their friend has given me an open invitation to shoot on his property whenever I desire!  I hope you and your family enjoy your amazing images H...BTW...check out her uber-cute puppy Anya!!!  xoxo

With a wing span of a mere 7 inches this little princess is by far the tiniest fairy I have ever photographed!  Meet Baby A, the youngest of 7 children and a wonderful addition to her lovely family.  I have been photographing Miss A (the older sister in these images) since she could sit up...Miss A is now 7 years old.  I hope mom enjoys her sneak peak!

As I thought about how or should I say who I wanted to start the New Year with on my blog, there was only one answer…Miss A.

I had the privilege of photographing this beautiful young lady nearly 3 years ago for my second Beautiful Things with WINGS calendar.  When we did the session her mother was certain it would be her last opportunity to capture her then 11 year old daughter as a fairy.  Now, at 14 years old Miss A gladly volunteered herself as a beautiful model for the 2011 Fairy Edition.

Miss A is amazingly talented, intelligent, kind hearted, ethereal, creative, mature and genuinely lovely from the inside out.  When we met that day in June, I had no idea the impact she would make on my life and the life of so many others.  You see, 8 months after I photographed A for the first time, she was diagnosed with Leukemia.  She bravely and prayerfully fought this terrible illness to come out on the other end a healthy, thriving high school freshman.  I was thrilled to see her this past summer for her session and even more thrilled to see before me this amazing girl…full of energy…and just like every other teen age girl…but so much better!

Miss A, you are an inspiration!  Much love to one of my favorite muses!

PS.  The final image is from Miss A's first session with me.

As the rapid change of seasons approaches, I am quickly reminded of the fact that the holidays are only a couple of months away.  Soon enough we will be decking the halls, writing our letters to Santa and preparing for the most magical time of the year.  With that in mind, have you booked your holiday card portrait session yet?  Time slots are filling quicker than Santa can fill those stockings so be sure to call the studio at 224-622-2800 for your bit of portrait cheer.

When I was asked to create sweet Baby S's first portraits I was thrilled! I have been working with her family for years and she was a wonderful surprise to all! She is truly adored by her older sister and brothers...surrounded by love and the gift of 2 AMAZING parents. Her black and white blankie was actually the inspiration for my blog background and coloring. As I prepared the images to post I just kept marveling at her every bit of perfection from the tips of her eyelashes to the tips of her toes...she embodies Sweetness.

Well after more than a year of blah, blah, blahing about getting a blog...I've finally done it!  And what better way to kick of the new blog than with a new line of portraiture called Glimpse. The Glimpse collection is focused on teens and tweens, capturing their spirits.  An experience somewhere between fashion shoot and fairytale, my subjects and their parents are sure to love!

Meet Miss H!  She is my first spokes model for the Glimpse Collection.  H was an amazing young lady to work with.  You can see from her images what an amazing spririt...very gentle and kind, with a little bit of sass to her.  I loved watching her with her horses...so quietly in control and clearly connected to her beloved animals.  I really enjoyed getting to photograph her in so many settings.  Note the prom dress...it was her mom's!  LOVE IT!