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Our Family Portraits {Personal Share}

November 7th, 2011

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This was a collaborative project months in the making. I did Heather’s family/maternity photos a few months ago, and we scheduled mine for about a month after when we thought her babies would arrive. She picked the location, I picked the clothes, we both picked the poses and she obviously did all the shooting, and then finally I edited them. (Now that the twins are here, we just decided I would do the editing since Heather has her hands full 24/7! Even though I know she won’t be able to resist putting her own spin on her favorites.) I think Heather and I work so well together – both of our sessions were so much fun and both happen to be two of my favorite shoots ever. Biased? Maybe…

I LOVE THESE!! And now I feel like I have gotten a new perspective on what things are like for my clients – being on the other side of the camera – and the excitement of seeing the results. I have already ordered a book and I can’t wait to get it!

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Don’t Wait, Pick Up Your Camera

July 8th, 2011

Posted in: Letters from Home, Lifestyle

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Even if it’s just your phone, or it’s your DSLR and you don’t feel like going through the hassle, pick it up anyway. Pick up your camera and capture your life the way it is right now. Don’t go changing the kids into fancy clothes. Don’t feel like you have to pack up and drive to a park. Don’t wait for your kiddo to look at the camera. Just capture what’s going on – right now – just as it is. It will change so much in the blink of an eye.

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We’re Back!

June 8th, 2011

Posted in: Children, Family, Letters from Home

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This past Saturday, after I wrapped up a senior portrait session, I hit the road with my son to visit family out in Ohio. We just got home very late last night. On the way back from Cincinnati yesterday, we stopped near Toledo to visit some friends of mine. Sarah is my “internet friend” – as our husbands joke – we met online through blogging years back and have met up on a few occasions. It was fun to catch up again with her and her family for a few hours. We swung by a park for a super quick mini family session, as in 15 minutes or less. It was about 100 degrees outside! Part of that time was spent by my husband and hers trying to break down some dead branches that were “ruining” by perfect archway in the last shot.

Aren’t her kids adorable?

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My Little Guy {Rockford, IL Child Photographer}

April 26th, 2011

My son turned two earlier this month. He is my little Easter baby. I took him outside for some pictures today, despite the icky weather. He has so many expressions! It’s amazing what you can get in your own back yard with the right angle!

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My son turned two earlier this month. He is my little Easter baby. I took him outside for some pictures today, despite the icky weather. He has so many expressions!