{Emily is almost THREE!} Elgin, IL Child Photographer

Five weeks before I welcomed my second daughter, my good friend welcomed her first. Emily is the opposite of my Lexi... Emily is outgoing and boisterous and wildly enthusiastic. For that reason, I knew that photographing her could be the most fun session I've done in a while. From the moment I took out my camera today, Emily was high energy, excited for "costume changes".

Thank you, Chrissy, for bringing her over. I had so much fun working with her and would love to do it again! Happy birthday Emily! You're going to have so much fun being THREE!!!! Enjoy your sneak peek!!!

{Sisters} Elgin IL Child Photographer

A shared moment between two of my favorite girls... a memory to cherish when they get to the age where sisters are best frenemies.

{N & J and family}

When I scheduled this photo shoot, Mom said to me, "We'll be your biggest challenge yet."

Yes, it was a challenge to get 3 children under 5 to settle in and look somewhere close the camera (or at least not burrow their heads into mom or dad's chest!). Add to that challenge, the new puppy! Luckily, this is a really laid back and relaxed family. They were willing to do their thing while I snapped shot after shot. I got some candid shots and a couple good family portraits. I'm sharing the portraits here, because that's what I edited first so I can work on submitting my Bella Baby/Bella Life certification portfolio.

Thanks, N&J!! For allowing me to *practice* on your family, and for having us over. We'll have to do it again soon!!!