What are 'the dickens'...and how do you know if someone is full of them?!? Something to think about, right? I don't know, but my friends Andy and Erin were pretty sure their little ones (especially their little guy) were full of them on the day of our photo session. There was a whole lot of silliness, to be sure, but I think it all worked out perfectly for photos that were filled with laughs and moments I hope this sweet family will treasure for years to come. 💕[...]
Oh, kiddos....they're the absolute best. 💕 I think that trying to get kids to smile is truly one of the most fun aspects of having this photography business! I love to talk with kids, be silly around them, and I make a point to allow them to have a good time. I don't expect them to want to sit and pose for traditional family group shots...nope, not a bit. But, do you know what? That's actually perfect. I don't want my photos to be look so posed. A few posed shots are fine, but to be honest, I reall[...]
Hello! I hope you've had a great summer. I can't believe it's almost over! Just like most kids in the area this week, my three were dreading the first day of school (though I know they were excited about it at the same time). I know we're not quite halfway through week one, but so far, so good. They all seem happy and are enjoying their classes so far! :-) As a last hurrah before the end of summer vacation, I had the pleasure of getting together with my brother's family for some photos! His family ha[...]
Happy Tuesday! It's been hot around here these last few days! Beautiful and sunny, yes - but really, really hot...the kind of weather that makes for an uncomfortably sticky photo session!! Luckily, the Toussaint family and I met in Downtown Frankfort IL in the morning for their family photo session - before the midday sun came out in full force. It was perfect! Plus, as we walked from spot to spot, we were struck by just how great Downtown Frankfort is for a photo session...you can get such a great varie[...]
The summer season kicked off very nicely last weekend with a photo session for family friends from our church - the awesome Muchowicz family! :-) I was excited to photograph not only them - but some of their extended family as well, including Kristen's grandma - who turns 99 this year! What a wonderful idea it was to gather four generations together for family pictures! Thanks so much to all of you for letting me take pictures of your beautiful families! I especially love this silly one...[...]
Greetings!! It's been a while since I posted anything on the blog (mid-December to be exact!). Once things got too cold and too busy with the holidays, I just hunkered down for the winter months. But, each day, I eagerly awaited the arrival of spring so I could get back out there and take some pictures!! Well, I finally got my opportunity this past weekend! Yay! I was so happy to hear back from the Jackson Family who asked to do a spring family photo session at Pilcher Park in Joliet. What a wonderful[...]
As one who has only had fake Christmas trees all her life, I was really excited about the location chosen for a photo session yesterday!! The Jacksons suggested doing their session at a Christmas Tree Farm, which is, simply, a place I'd never been to, anywhere! We met for our session at Green Garden Christmas Tree Farm in Manhattan...and it was great! It was a perfect backdrop for family photos, and I'm so thankful to Shareace for suggesting it! What a cute family...and what beautiful little girls. Happy a[...]
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 chipping away at this task viewing tutorials and reading lots of instructions....but, with most of the changes made now, I really like how things look! I especially like that the blog page shows excerpts of all posts, so visitors can select the post they want to view (rather than having to scroll do[...]
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 beautiful though, and it was so nice to meet the Gorczowski family in downtown Frankfort for a fall photo session! It was gorgeous out...and sun was casting the most lovely glow all around. The boys were so fun (and adorable)...with some excellent ideas about where we could go for pictures and some silly p[...]
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. Though it's just off busy Boughton Road in Bolingbrook, Hidden Lakes Trout Farm is quiet and serene - with several ponds, a nature path, and a beautiful wooden bridge that goes all the way to Naperville. So pretty! What an ideal spot to meet this lovely family for a fall mini photo session![...]