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To say I was excited about this session is an understatement. I have been capturing family moments for this dear family since Levi was a baby. It’s been such a pleasure to watch them grow and change…and add another little brother to the mix! This was the first time I had the chance to meet little Xander, and I couldn’t be happier for the whole family that he has joined the mix. It was windy and chilly when we met up in Glencoe last Saturday morning, but Levi, Ryder, and Xander were all top models. (So were their pups, Kona and Crosby). Thanks so much for meeting me, Jayme and Mark! It was great to catch up with you all.

It was another unseasonably cold day, threatening rain, when I was supposed to take photos of Louie and Vivian. So their mom, Cherry, and I came up with a great plan: start indoors at home where everyone is cozy and comfortable, and then move outside if the weather permits. I always love that plan. It allows for a lot of variety, and kiddos are always most comfortable taking pictures close to home. Louie and Vivian were great models, and Louie did a terrific job of trying to get his shy little sister to smile for me. Thanks so much for having me over, Cherry and Jose! Your family is so much fun!

On this snowy Halloween day, let’s remember back when it was fall…last week! (I just give up with the crazy weather this year!) I had such a fun session with Brayden and Hudson. These 4 year-old twins are the cutest, not to mention top models. They were happy to run, throw leaves, show me their swing-set, and pose with their parents and adorable dog, Bruce. My favorite moment of the session was when I set up a shot where the parents walk happily in the background while the kiddos run ahead. Brayden was so upset that his parents didn’t chase them. Laurie and Matt, you are great sports, and that turned out to be one of my favorite shots of the whole night! I just love these pictures, and hope you enjoy them! Thanks for a wonderful time.

It was chilly, dark, and pouring down rain on the morning that I was supposed to take photos for our dear friends Jaimee and Chris, Tyler and Piper. The photos were time sensitive this year, as we wanted to include Chris’s parents, who were wrapping up a visit from Australia. Luckily, Jaimee and Chris’s house has a huge, gorgeous front porch, which allowed us to still shoot outside and capture some dreamy fall colors in the background without getting wet. And, of course, Tyler and Piper brought the sunshine! They are SUCH stars. I can’t get enough of Piper, with her little top model poses and dimples. And even Mr. T couldn’t help but give me his best laughing-smiles. I just love this family so much.  I’ve gotten to know Granny and Grandad during their visits, and will miss them once they head home. Thanks for having me over to capture these sweet memories for you!