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[...]
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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'[...]
Yesterday was the last day of summer vacation here in New Lenox IL. My three kids are actually happy to go back, and I'm sure the reason for this is that they're excited to see all their school friends again!My younges[...]
I enjoyed meeting and photographing the lovely Paape family a couple of days ago in Downtown Frankfort IL! What a great family - and sweet kids...pleasant and cooperative throughout the whole photo session despite it b[...]
We recently had the privilege of meeting a new little niece...she is so beautiful. Here are a few pictures from her first few days at home. /*! elementor - v3.9.2 - 21-12-2022 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align[...]
What a joy seeing my brother and his beautiful family! We got together for 6-month pictures of their youngest little guy. What a little doll. God has blessed me with a wonderful family! Here are some highlights f[...]
Here are some shots from one of Three Sparrows' first sessions! :-) The Pikaleks are friends from my old church, and the photos from this session helped me when I launched the Facebook page. /*! elementor - v3.7.4[...]
2016 has been a great year so far! One BIG, exciting thing for me has been cautiously taking the steps required to launch my own photography business - something I've been wanting to do for a very long time! I'll mai[...]