First Fall Family Session of 2014

So this should come as a surprise to exactly... nobody... but I have been sorely lacking in my blog posting yet again. I will start with my most recent session and post some highlights from previous sessions soon!

The L family has been one of my longest returning clients. I first met them when little K was just 3 months old, and she is now in kindergarten! It is truly an honor that this family is willing to make the drive from Naperville south to meet up with me each fall. I have greatly enjoyed watching the kids grow, and love catching up on all the new and exciting things that are going on in their lives!

Here are a couple shots from last weekend's session... we really did capture some great moments again this year!

 A big thank you to the L and B for allowing me to record your beautiful family's memories once again :)

Sneak Peek for the L and R families!

I have to confess that I have neglected this blog... big surprise, if you look at the frequency of posts on here. I tend to post most things on Facebook and kind of forget about this place!

So, that said, I have a couple previews to post from 2 families that have been with me for quite some time! I started photographing the L family when little K was just 3 months old, and in a few weeks we'll be doing her 4-yr session! I have also been photographing N for the past 4 years, and she has certainly grown into a lovely young lady. Amazing how time flies...

First, the L family... love the fall setting!

Next up, N, looking beautiful as usual:)

Thanks for checking in, and I'll try to post some sneak peeks from other sessions in the next few days:)

I'm loving this fall family session...

We wanted to do a session like this last year, but the leaves all fell and the fall colors disappeared too quickly, so we ended up in studio. This year, we were in luck! I went to their gorgeous home and found some amazing spots for photos!

Look at these two handsome boys...

... and this is what I got when I told them to give me "serious" faces. Hmmm.... may need to work on that for next time!! :)

What a beautiful family... love this one!

And my fave... love these two together! This may have been when I told them to give each other a great big smooch... they gave me an "are you crazy????" look and then burst out laughing. You've got to treasure that special bond between brothers :)

So thanks very much to the H family for inviting me out to your lovely home to photograph your family! I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I have editing them so far...

Mini Sessions at Birdhaven/Pilcher Park

I have gotten a bit behind on my blogging, since I've been spending all my time shooting and editing!! I just realized I still have two seniors that I've featured on Facebook but not here... I will get around to them eventually!

This is a catch-all post from my day of mini-sessions at the Pilcher Park (Birdhaven Greenhouse) from October 17. I am so grateful to one of my clients for suggesting the location... it was perfect. What gorgeous flowers still in bloom in mid-October... who would have guessed?

So here are a few images from that day... love the lighting and fun colors!!

Yes, I occasionally resort to bribery... and the reward :)

And what could be more fitting... three brothers in a tree!

Thanks again to all who participated in the mini-sessions... we had a gorgeous day and ended up with some fantastic shots!

Sneak Peek for the L family!

I apologize to the L family... I just now realized I hadn't blogged this earlier in the week like I thought I did!! This is a family I have photographed a few times so far, and I was happy to get to see them all again. The two older kids are so polite and sweet, and little K has grown so much in the past year!

Isn't this family photo adorable?

They were all such good sports, considering it was a cloudy, cold and windy day. They faked it well, don't you think?

And this is probably my favorite... I just LOVE this one!!

So I am sorry this preview took me so long, but the good news is your whole gallery will be ready in the next day or two! Hope you enjoyed these for now :)

Adorable Family at Cantigny!

Sunday afternoon I had a long-awaited session... this was with a family that I hadn't seen in nearly 2 years, when I took their youngest son E's newborn pics! This session was supposed to take place last fall, and then in the spring, and then earlier in the summer... but sick children, uncooperative weather, and life in general just seemed to get in the way. So FINALLY we were able to meet up at Cantigny Gardens in Wheaton. What a fantastic location!

We found so many wonderful spots for family photos... look at this fabulous reflecting pond with a little dock. The boys would have stayed there all day if they could.

Here's one of T&E just hanging out together... love how big brother is so sweet to the little guy. He was so cute, leading him around by the hand and chasing him through the flowers to make him laugh!

I love this family shot... too cute for words!!

Thanks so much, J&P, for letting me capture your family memories! The boys are just adorable, and it was great to see how quickly they have grown. Hope you enjoy your sneak peek :)

OK, one more!!

I know I said I was only putting up one, but I had to add another :) Everyone who knows me knows I just can't resist a good black and white!!!

Fall family session... lots of girls!

As I mentioned, this unpredictable fall weather has forced me to reschedule a few sessions... this was one of them. Luckily, Sunday was a beautiful day and we got some great outdoor family photos!

I thought this one turned out great, and I'm so happy we convinced dad to get in here too...

And here is one of the four girls... I like this one a lot!!!

So here are a couple from Sunday.... hope you enjoy them!! The ones with the girls fighting and making faces are coming later (haha)!!

Mini Sessions are in Full Swing...

I just looked at the last blog post and realized it's been over a month since I've been on here!! How bad is that?! I've had a busy month... homecoming photos for the neighbor girls, fall photos for a local preschool, and now the Mini-sessions have begun! Weather has not been very cooperative recently... we've had to reschedule several sessions due to rain and cold. Sunday I had a mini-session with a client who I last saw in the spring... Baby K was 3 months old then, and she is turning 1 now! In fact, I'll be posting photos from her 1-yr session before long :)

For now, here are a couple photos from the mini session... a cute one of K alone, and one of her with her big brother and sister :) I just love these!

It was nice to meet the rest of the family, and I had a great time with all of you! Enjoy your sneak peek...