Glen Ellyn Photographer: Merry Christmas!

So where did Christmas go?! It was whirlwind and has seemed to just fly by! Luckily I photographed this family and these photographs have such a pretty Christmas feel that they can last them all year long :)

These shots just crack me up! 3 kids under the age of 3 each with their own independence and plan with how our photo shoot would go. Here we go...

This little man was a little lover :) So sweet and just happy to be surrounded by his cousins. I gave him his first lollipop, so I am forever a part of his life! He he.

This little doll is a diva through and through. It was awesome. She held the power card all day and we just rolled with it! This is by far my favorite photograph. If you were hoping for an angelic pose with no underwear flashing, you came to the wrong place :) And how cute is this dress?! Grandma made it!

And this guy...we could have talked about super heroes all day long. He is obsessed, and luckily they hired the perfect photographer. I have a vast knowledge of all things super hero and we both share a love for Batman in particular!

So here are just a few of my other favorites...they all show what a wonderful relationship this family has! Cousins together laughing, playing, and being silly... what more could you ask for for the holidays!

Geneva Photographer: Been awhile!

Holy cow! I have been on holiday card overload and have pushed my lonely blog aside...but I AM BACK :) And back with a great family to show off!

Before the shoot I met with Margie to talk about what she envisioned for her family portrait and it was so nice to sit and chat with her about her family. She talked a lot about the historical documentation of a family portrait and being able to freeze time, so they can remember this time with their son. He is at the age that is still so boyish, yet so close to being a young man...and that time just goes by too fast!

So I was so excited to spend the morning with them and get some beautiful photographs capturing their smiles, laughter, and smirks :)

So enjoy the preview!

Naperville Photographer: Oh How Far We've Come!

My dear, dear friend Cathy...ahhhh, the stories we have to tell about each other from our glory days in college. And now...I am taking photographs of her beautiful family :) It is incredible how friendships grow and change into something even better.

I have been lucky enough to photograph Cathy and Trevor's beautiful daughters since they were babies. And I am always amazed at how big they keep getting...and prettier every time I see them. So for our photo shoot we started outside...and boy was it chilly! The girls always take a little while to warm up to my camera, so we ended at home and had a blast playing in their rooms, jumping on the bed and having some girl time! I love the shots of the girls together giggling. So cute!

So thanks Cathy and Trevor for choosing me to photograph your family, it means the world to me :)

Enjoy your sneak peek...and can't wait for round two this weekend!!!!

Geneva Photographer: Photographing Friends :)

I truly am so lucky that I have such great friends with SUCH cute families that I get to photograph! So these are some great shots I got of my closest friends and their kids...outside, having fun, and no crying or tantrums! How awesome is my job!!!!???

Some of you may recognize Cara from ordering sessions from the Spring/Summer with Megan Kelly Photography! She was the fabulous designer that worked for me and worked her magic in some lucky homes :) She now just launched her own new design company, Haven Design!

Enjoy your sneak peek Cara & Andy!!!!

Geneva Photographer: A Boy and His Dog

Oh how spoiled we were with this fall!!! I can't say enough how lucky I have felt to get in so many incredible photo sessions with such great families...in WARM weather! It was fabulous!

Now this photo session was a fun one! From the look of these photographs you would have never guessed that Rex, the dog, was not the easiest of models :) But really, what puppy is? I was so happy that he was able to sit still long enough to get a couple of great photographs of Michael with his dog! Phew!

I love photographing kids at this age...the missing teeth are the best! It truly captures their childhood and goofiness!

So thanks, Michael, for flashing that toothless grin for me and having the patience to let me capture some great moments!

Here is your sneak peek :)

Geneva Photographer: South comes North!

So my favorite thing about the Pyle family is Melinda's sweet Southern accent. I love it!

Transplants from Arkansas, The Pyles and I thought we would take advantage of those gorgeous last fall days we just had here (I still have my fingers crossed that we may get spoiled with a few more..PLEASE!). So while it may have been cold weather for them, it was warm as can be for me :)

Their kids were awesome. Mom and Dad possibly (wink wink) thought they had too much energy, but it was right up my alley! My own kids have energy, so I felt right at home trying to get some great photographs amidst the poking, pinching, giggling, and joke telling!

So thanks so much Pyles and I am so glad I got to spend that last gorgeous fall day with you!

Enjoy your sneak peek!

Geneva Photographer: Newborn Lucas

Welcome Baby Lucas!

Isn't he so cute :)

It was a pleasure to photograph this wonderful family, and Lucas was wide awake and ready! Luckily, I had all the time in the world and was willing to wait for this little man to doze off.

After having 2 boys of my own (who never slept...wait, they still don't!) I was ready for the challenge Lucas was ready to give. We all took turns rocking him, soothing him...he was one lucky baby! While I am sure his mom and dad did not feel as lucky, he was great...and honestly no different then any other baby who is expected to perform for me :) All that matters is the final photographs, right!?

So, Lucas, thank you for the challenge, I loved it! Now make sure you go to sleep for your mom and dad! They need it!

Congrats again Stef and Stuart, your little boy is so handsome!

Enjoy your sneak peek!