It's been a while since I've made updates to the blog...but there's a good reason! I've actually been super busy trying to switch my website over to a new format, and, with no knowledge of Wordpress, I've been slowly ch[...]
the journal
latest from the blog
We certainly have enjoyed a beautiful fall this year! I'm thankful that the pretty colors have lasted as long as they have...though I can tell that things look a bit more brown now (sigh). Everything still looks beautifu[...]
It's always fun to find a beautiful new spot for family photo sessions! The chosen location this past weekend was totally new to me, and I wonder if I would have ever found it if the Swedko family had not suggested it.[...]
It was awesome to see our old neighbors for a photo session the other day...AND meet their newest little boy! What a little doll. I remember when they had no kids!! Now - it's beautiful to see how this family has grown.[...]
Oh my goodness, was this little guy cute!! He's celebrating his first birthday and showing off his two little teeth! What a cutie!! I LOVE babies...and it's a total joy for me to hold them, kiss them, love them, and of[...]
"Autumn...the year's last, loveliest smile." (William Cullen Bryant) This past weekend was busy with fall family photo sessions! Yay...so exciting!! It's an absolutely gorgeous time of year for family pictures, s[...]
When we get together with our families for birthday parties or summer BBQs, things are often really busy and we don't think - or get the chance - to get everyone gathered together for a good family picture...one that inc[...]
It was so nice to see and catch up with the Raatjes family a couple of days ago! We met at lovely Pilcher Park in Joliet. Though it felt like near 100% humidity that evening and there were mosquitoes biting us at ev[...]
We often think we need a beautiful location for a photo session. The location is important, of course, as well as the time of day you're shooting at - but sometimes, it's surprising how a not-so-picturesque location ca[...]
I'm always on the hunt for a new place to take pictures! Well, a few days ago, I found one and it's a gem! It's beautiful 'Waterfall Glen' in Darien...and I can't wait to go there for a photo session with someone.Now, I'[...]