Batavia Photographer: Ready to leave the nest!

If you are a parent, we all know that time just seems to fly. One minute you have a baby and it seems the next minute you are dropping your child off for college! I am sure this is how Robin and Pete feel! For the Theis family, this was the perfect time to get their family portraits taken. One daughter is ready to head off to college and begin the next chapter in her life. So while she is away the family dynamic is destined to change a bit...but having some great photographs of everyone together is a great way to preserve this time that everyone is at home.

So, thank goodness the rain stopped for a bit so we had a chance to get some photographs taken...phew! The day ended up great and it was a pleasure to work with all of you! So thank you so much Robin & Pete for giving me the chance to photograph all of you together.

Here is a few of my favorites...

St. Charles Wedding Photographer: A Vintage Garden Wedding

If I could, I would try and post a ton more of the photographs I took at Cassandra and Joe's wedding...but alas my blog is meant to be short and sweet :)

This was the most gorgeous wedding! I was thrilled when Cassandra first met with me last year and told me all about her ideas...and the reception was to be at Hotel Baker, where I got married, so it made it even sweeter. She had collected vintage buttons, wedding photographs, glass doorknobs, candy...and pretty much anything that would give an eclectic feel to the decoration of the reception. So it made for such a unique wedding!

The celebration was intimate, only 22 of their closest family and friends, and the day was truly focused on their love.

I had a blast just photographing all the little details and especial the gorgeous flowers that were done by The Elegant Petal in St. Charles. Casey incorporated all of the collected vintage buttons into the all the flower arrangements and bouquets!

So Congratulations Joe and Cassandra...and I cannot wait to show you all of your photographs!

Geneva Photographer: Another Krueger Beauty

These blonde beauties that make up the Krueger clan...you just can't beat 'em! They are some of the best females I have photographed, they sure make a photographer's job easy :)

I have photographed someone in their family every year for 3 years...awesome! That gets me excited! It is great getting so many opportunities to work with the same family over and over again. I am so thankful they keep on coming back!

So thanks again for the opportunity to photograph another milestone in another Krueger Girl's life...Senior year is almost here!

Here is your sneak peek...Enjoy!

Geneva Photographer: 1st birthday silliness

I just loved meeting this family. Even when I first met Whitney at our consultation to talk about our photo shoot, I knew we would have a blast working together!

I have had a smile on my face all morning while I have gone through all of the photographs that I took of their beautiful family. Beautiful blue eyes, big smiles, and a birthday tutu...what more can you ask for?! Actually, you could ask for a hand made teddy bear from France! Ha! That is exactly what they brought. This bear was purchased while Whitney and Michael travelled through Europe with the hopeful thoughts of their first baby in mind...so sweet! And I love the photos I got of Ellery playing with her bear :)

Here are a few of my favorites!

Geneva Photographer: Sweet Girl

Nothing can compete with all of the emotions that arise with the birth of a new baby. The unknown...its a wild thing! So I always find it interesting as to what awaits me when I show up to photograph a newborn. Usually it is a tired mom and dad, but many times it is a lot of nerves and uncertainty...and always a lot of love. Sweet little Quinn is blessed to have a mom & dad that seem to have taken on the role of new parent's beautifully! They were so relaxed and I could tell so in love with this new little girl in their life.

So thank you so much Kyle & Jim for choosing me to photograph your beautiful new baby girl! Congratulations!

Here are just a few of my favorites...can't wait to show you the rest!

Geneva Photographer: Pets on Parade at Swedish Days!

If you are a dog lover, then this event is for you! The Geneva Chamber of Commerce host Pets On Parade every year during the week of Swedish Days. It is a wonderful family event and a great way to show off your favorite pets!

This year I was asked to be the photographer at the event and it was so great to see some hilarious dogs all dressed up in some very creative costumes. While humans are my forte, I find it hard to resist a cute pooch!

So while Swedish Days had a rough start with the weather, the sunshine came out for this event and it was great!

So keep your eyes peeled next year for this and bring your family and favorite pet...and come stop by! Here are a couple of my favorites from the day...

Geneva Photographer: All in the Family

I always laugh when I am asked to photograph cousins...especially when they are all so close in age! It is always a wild ride!

This family has such a great Grandma that she hired me to photograph her grandchildren...and she organized everything, even their outfits!

7,5,3,2,1

Those are some ages that I know are going to keep me busy...and they did! It was a great morning and for all the hundreds of photographs I took, we definitely got some keepers! We also got a whole bunch of poking, wrestling, giggling, and tongue-sticking-out photos as well :)

So thanks Mary for your great planning and for sharing your hilarious grandchildren with me!

Enjoy your sneak peek...