Lily + Liam {3 Years}

I am so touched that I get to photograph these two precious little souls since they were tiny little babies. I met them and their mom at a Starbucks in Wheaton when they were sleeping in their car seats at two months…and the rest is history! From the beginning I fell in love and my heart connection with them has truly been supernatural. I photographed them at one year, two, and now THREE! Happy Birthday to the cutest twins on the planet!

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“Go through life like a child, always trusting, always full of simplicity and humility, content with everything and happy in all circumstances.” ~ E. Nalzaro

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S E L A H

Childhood is such a short season so I’m honored when I get to capture photos like these for parents and grandparents. Selah picked out her own dress, her own book, and the pink purse full of treasures that had to come along. Who am I to argue with a two-year-old? :)

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“When you finally go back to your home, you find it wasn’t the home you missed, but your childhood.” ~ Unknown

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Olivia VanDenend

This Rapunzel dress was made by Olivia’s great grandmother! It’s in great condition and I’m glad I was able to take photos of Olivia wearing it…at an age where dressing up is still normal to her. So sweet!

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Prettiest brown eyes I’ve seen in a long time…

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