{Sneak Peek - Miss E & Daisy} South Elgin, IL Child Photographer

Today I got to work with one of my favorite five-year-olds... always supportive of my business dreams, this family has repeatedly stepped up to help me out. Thank you, Vicky... I love working with E. She's so sweet and beautiful. I just *had to* share one really quick...

{City Girls} Elgin IL Child Photographer

Today, despite dreary and dismal overcast skies, I took my sister (visiting from Michigan) and my girls out location scouting in Elgin, IL. An historic downtown area - set against the fox river, and undergoing continuous renovation and restoration - it is the ideal urban setting for portraits.

The innocence of my daughters set against the grit of the city really spoke to me... expect to see more sessions in these locations!

{Reflecting on the last nine months} Elgin, IL child photography

Nine short months ago, I welcomed my third baby girl. At a whopping 10 pounds, 2 ounces, my labor & delivery nurse commented that in spite of her middle name Rose, she was no rose! "Maybe rose bush or rose bowl," she said. It had been a tough delivery and we thought this little lady was going to be trouble.

Nothing could be further from the truth. Millie is the sweetest baby I've ever met. So smiley and loving. She's beautiful and I am blessed to be her mom!

 

  

  

  

 

Why I love shooting outdoors...

Although I got my start as a "pro" in a studio, and now shoot primarily indoors - and with hospital room lighting! - I love to shoot outdoors with natural light. Its simple. Its beautiful. Its less editing on my part (haha).

This week, Mother Nature has given us a break from this horrid Chicago winter we've been having. 45 balmy degrees on Monday led us to a short trip to the Cosley Zoo in Wheaton, Illinois, where some of the following pictures were shot. On our trip home, I stopped to take some photos along the Fox River in St. Charles.

Even better was the 60 degree day we enjoyed yesterday! I arrived home from work at 1:30, ate a quick lunch, and got the girls in the car for the 45 minute drive to the Brookfield Zoo just outside Chicago. It was one of their February "free days" (every Tuesday, Thursday and weekend this month!), so it was worth it to go for just 90 minutes as we did.

Anyway, we got some time outside, and I got some pictures of my girls!! Enjoy!