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 :)

A Mom and her Boys...

This family lives a few houses down from me, and the boys are both going away to school this fall, so Mom wanted some portraits done together before they leave. Let's just say that with their somewhat... offbeat... personalities, this was NOT your typical session!

Here are the two handsome guys.... awwwww....

Then we tried to recreate a photo that was taken of the three of them when the boys were young... they couldn't hang onto and hug Mom quite the same as they did when they were little, but we gave it a shot :)

Then things got a little strange... LOL

But, look at this beautiful photo!! Just love it:)

This Newborn Rocks!!

And so does his Mom for coming up with this idea!! I first met this family in November of 2008, when I did newborn photos for their middle son, M, and now we're doing photos of Mr. R, boy #3!!

Isn't this photo with Dad's guitar just the best? Seriously, who can resist a baby with a mohawk and a guitar tie? :)

And Grandma made him this little bear hat before our session... isn't it just adorable?

Finally, Mom asked if we could try a family shot in their bedroom on their bed. Heck yeah!! I loved the idea, and love the way it turned out!! Look at Mom and all her men... Testosterone City :)

Thanks to the K family for letting me capture these memories of your newest family member! You certainly have 3 handsome boys... congrats!

I think it's finally my last mini-session sneak peek...

OK, I think this is my final preview from my holiday mini-sessions this fall. I meant to get this up sooner, but my life has been such a whirlwind lately that I have fallen a bit behind. Imagine that!!

Anyway, this is K, one of my son's soccer teammates from this fall. K's mom helped coach, and his little brother was always running around at the games too! It was fun to get the boys in the studio for a quick session (the ground was too wet after what felt like the monsoon season passed). Here are individual shots of the boys...

And one of the two together... aren't they cute?! I thought that they might be wild and crazy after seeing them running around at soccer, but they were so well behaved and patient!

Sorry I'm a little slow with your sneak peek... your full gallery will be ready for viewing shortly!