This little fella always makes me work for grins. Well, not this time. He was all smiles! 9 months may be my favorite age to shoot. Always love hanging out with this family and they don’t get any cuter than their little guy:)

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This little fella always makes me work for grins. Well, not this time. He was all smiles! 9 months may be my favorite age to shoot. Always love hanging out with this family and they don’t get any cuter than their little guy:)

Not only did dad have a harley, but mom and dad both ride dirt bikes, so we thought dad’s bike would make a great background too
The charm on his little toes was a gift from another rider and hangs on his bike for good luck. I’ve used wedding bands for that shot in the past and love it when parents incorporate things that mean something to them in our sessions.

I love it when clients have special requests. More to come of this beautiful boy. Congrats to mom and dad…he is perfect!

I’m so far behind in posting to the blog! Here is yet another beautiful set of siblings who came from the Chicago area. I’ve said this before but think I could start my own modeling agency with just the kids I photograph. Thanks to the “B” family for making the drive, loved seeing you guys again!

This is my favorite shot from this session. I love how brother is just sitting there continuing to look at me while little sister is pinching his cheek, he never flinched, just kept on looking. Look at the pure joy in her face. These boys were soooo good with her. Such a little princess

just a little to photograph “J” in his Pekin football jersey.
My son Ryan will probably play him at some point during the season. I have photographed baby sister several times this year and it was brothers turn this time as well. They all play hockey and LOVED little sis in her hockey jersey tutu. Such great kids!

photographing a family of 8. I say this every year I photograph them. They make it soooo easy. Honestly, I look at their family shot and think, “How the heck did we do that?” I loved, loved, LOVED, the black and denim. I have been shooting them every summer for 3 years now. The littlest one was just a new baby the first time….gosh where does the time go? I have to thank my special assistant Ryan (my son) he was such a big help and did a tremedous job with the kids. He also works for food, so he’s pretty cheap labor

Here is the last set of cards and I am loading them onto a gallery as we speak. Look for additional info directly under this post.



Tis the season, well sort of. I know many of you like getting your holiday cards early so you don’t have to think about it during the crazy holiday time. So I’ve put together a ton of great cards that should work for just about everyone. There will be one more set to come so please wait to pick til I get them all up for viewing. I will have a gallery designated to order your cards so when I get them up and your ready to order yours just shoot me an e-mail and I’ll get you the info. The deadline for ordering your cards will be Nov. 15th. This will ensure that we get them designed, ordered and delivered in time to get them out to all your family and friends. All of your prints will have image numbers on the back which is what I will need when you’ve made your choices from images to be included in your card.




Each of these designs comes with a matching back side to the card. You can either choose 1 sided photo cards ($35 per pack of 24), or double sided press printed cards ($45 for 24 cards). We are able to do folded and tri fold cards as well so if you are interested in something extra for your cards this year let me know and I’ll be happy to design something for you.
There is another set on the way, I will post them as well when they are finished. Thanks so much!!
2 year olds pretty much have 2 speeds. Sleeping (off) and Awake (full speed). They are for sure my most challenging little clients, but I’m always up for a challenge
This handsome little fella will be welcoming a new sibling soon. I have been photographing him since he was born and now will get to capture the soon to be new addition. Here is little “R” doing his favorite things, baseball and RUNNING!
