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It’s been frigid. Frigid is not a word I toss around lightly, as I run hot. (Actually, I don’t run at all, except maybe after children and scared dad’s during family sessions–HA!). You know what I mean. As a very warm person, I prefer the cold, and love shooting outdoors, especially in winter. But it […]

Chicago Maternity Photographer: Baby Boy M is on the way!

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Good Morning, friends! I am super excited to show you guys some of my faves from yesterday’s family photo session, taken in Cary, IL. I’m super glad this family decided to make the trip to Cary from Huntley, as I really wanted to use this location, as it’s got a cool barn and horses roaming […]

Huntley, IL Family Photographer: a Cary, IL Photoshoot

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As of lately, Algonquin, IL and the surrounding McHenry County area is under a huge heat wave, or heat advisory, or whatever it’s called. It’s been absolutely miserable for my poor kiddo clients, but especially my Mama’s-to-Be. I always tell clients, “hey, it’s OK if it’s cloudy”…but really, I want to be clear…when the heat […]

“Algonquin Skies” Cloud Overlays: Family Photography Tricks and Tips

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That’s it, I’ve had it. The Internet needs to stop creating websites that occupy all of my time. One of my clients told me about “Polyvore”. Word on da street is, it’s like Pinterest, but for fashion. It allows you to go search all the different retailers out there…and essentially copy and paste bits of […]

Fashion Friday: Tips on what to wear to your photography session