Canniff {Family}

It means everything to me that families hire me every year for portraits. This time it was extra special because they all showed up…it’s not just about the kids this year! :) What we had was the most beautiful Fall day and spectacular memories made together!

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Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. ~ Dr. Seuss

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Niedle {Family}

This is Adrian’s one-year photo shoot. We were supposed to be at the ocean but we couldn’t make it work with nap time, distance, etc… I feel like a magician today with these photos because no one can tell that Adrian is not quite himself due to NO nap (he couldn’t/wouldn’t sleep) and basically was very antsy and sensitive. I will just keep the melting down photos for his parents to enjoy. :) This location was very last minute and I thank God for it because it brought out Adrian’s happy and artistic side! I mean, how can you not be happy with a giant teddy bear and guitar?!

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I adore this precious family!

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Matthew Pablico

Happiness is doing a quick photo shoot with someone that I love and admire…in a setting that’s entirely different than Chicago! :)

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“It’s not important how long you live, but rather how you live.” ~ Unknown

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Alejos {Family}

October is my favorite month of the year to shoot and the Alejos Family grabbed my very last booking before I headed to California. They are so blessed to have had these colors and luscious light!

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Picture Perfect!

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