KC's Candids - Photography by Kris Conway

New Blog!

2011-01-20T08:05:00.002-06:00

Happy 2011! So many new things happening this year! I have a new and improved website, and a new blog! I will no longer be updating this blog, but you can check my new one out at www.kccandids.com/blog

Enjoy!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

2010-12-20T08:55:00.004-06:00

Wow! I've been away from this blog for too long! I've been super busy with Christmas sessions, and I've been focused on getting the photos to clients right away so they can order their cards and gifts, rather than uploading sneak peeks! Here's a little peak of what I've been busy working on. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year!

And, as most of my clients know, I love the sweet and smiling photos, but I also love the occasional crying, screaming, angry photos. . .they look just as cute upset as they do smiling! Here are some of those moments of some of my clients who also appreciate those moments!

Mini Sneak Peek

2010-11-06T06:58:00.000-05:00

Here is a mini sneak peek from a fun fall mini session with an almost two cutie! Enjoy!

Fall Family Fun

2010-11-05T19:40:00.001-05:00

It was another beautiful late fall afternoon with another wonderful family! We had the park all to ourselves, and we and finished the session just in time for tricks and treats! Enjoy this sneak peek!

Scooters, Skateboards, and Scaling the Trees

2010-11-04T07:36:00.001-05:00

This session was an absolute blast! These guys came prepared with their scooters and skateboards, and had fun wizzing down the trail in Pilcher Park. Of course, they couldn't help stopping to explore, climb, and jump in the leaves! Enjoy this sneak peek!

Down On The Farm

2010-10-24T20:51:00.001-05:00

It was all smiles with these two at the farm park. There were so many things to climb and so many interesting places to explore. It's always difficult to get that perfect posed shot of siblings (especially when it's brothers), but the silly face shot usually does the trick! Enjoy this sneak peek!

Family of Six!

2010-10-24T16:02:00.001-05:00

The more siblings there are, the usually more challenging the shoot; however, that was not the case with these four! They were so sweet, polite, cooperative and playful with each other, and it made my job super easy! I just sat back and captured them having fun with each other in the beautiful fall leaves. Enjoy this sneak peek of this wonderful family.

They're Engaged!

2010-10-23T22:09:00.001-05:00

When my friend Silvia told me she and her beau Alex had gotten engaged, I was super excited, but then when she asked if I would do their engagement photos, I was estatic! I have always been hesitant about engagement/ wedding photography out of fear of the Bridezillas out there, but I knew Silvia is far from a Bridezilla, and I knew this session would be a blast (and that it was)! Since Alex proposed at the beautiful and romantic Chicago Botanical Garden, we headed there to recreate the scene. Then we headed to a gorgeous beach in Winnetka just before sunset--amazingly, we actually had a beach shoot in Chicago in OCTOBER! When I asked Silvia and Alex to get in the water, they thought I was kidding, and then when they realized I was serious, they thought I was crazy! But they humored me anyway and went in! I felt a tad guilty about not joining them. . .but not too guilty as it made for a fun photo op! Enjoy this Sneak Peek!

All In The Family

2010-10-23T19:53:00.001-05:00

I have photographed E several times as well as his cousin J, but this session was extra special since their great grandfather came along for the fun! This session spanned the generations of their family with grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, and siblings! E was as delightful as always, as was his adorable baby brother and his cousin J who has the most amazing blue eyes!

The B Family

2010-10-23T08:57:00.001-05:00

Last weekend was another perfect fall weekend, and it was packed with sessions! I'm a little behind in my sneak peeks, so I'll be posting a lot in the next few days. This first family was one I know well, and it was a ton of fun with two of the most energetic kids I know, and their adorable little sister! Enjoy this sneak peek!

Busy Boy!

2010-10-12T16:57:00.001-05:00

When I took his pictures last year, he wasn't even walking yet, but this time a pair of roller skates would have really come in handy! Wow, this little guy is all action, and he has his mom and dad on their toes! He was just a sweetie though, and he reminded me a lot of my son when he was this age! Enjoy this sneak peek of this busy little boy!

Miss M

2010-10-12T10:35:00.001-05:00

One of the greatest things about my job is getting to watch all of these little cuties grow up! One year ago Miss M was barely walking, but this year she had me chasing after her! We had tons of fun exploring the park and all the interesting things on the ground. She loved the pinecones, acorns, and tiny wildflowers, but I think the dirt was her favorite! Enjoy this sneak peek!

Boys Will Be Boys | Joliet, IL Children Photographer

2010-10-11T19:22:00.001-05:00

These boys sure gave me a run for my money on Saturday morning. I was tempted to wear my flip flops since it was 85 degrees out, but I was thankful I threw on my sneakers instead. I had fun chasing these little guys as they explored, climbed and sized up the beautiful trees in Pilcher Park. Enjoy this sneak peek!

Act Like You Like Each Other | Lockport, IL Children and Family Photographer

2010-10-08T22:49:00.001-05:00

Twins are always a blast to photograph, but these two were even more fun, since they are two of my daughter's best buddies! When I asked them to hold hands, the look on their faces were absolutely priceless. Unfortunately I was laughing too hard to capture it; however, I managed to convince them to do one pose "for mom" after we did one pose "for them". I must say though, the pose "for them" pose may be my favorite sibling shot ever!

Bear Down Chicago Bears! | Lockport, IL Children Photographer

2010-10-06T21:12:00.001-05:00

The little man just turned 9 months, but his big brother and sister came out to help show their team spirit! Unfortunately the Bears didn't do so hot that night, but there's always next week! Enjoy this sneak peek of these adorable super fans!

Family Time | Joliet, IL Family Photographer

2010-10-06T07:56:00.001-05:00

Our previous session was cancelled due to undesirable weather, and Saturday had some sketchy weather in the forecast, but we were able to get some great indoor shots before the downpour! Enjoy this sneak peek of this wonderful family!

Christmas Mini Session Update

2010-10-01T08:05:00.000-05:00

Thank you all for the amazing response on my Christmas Mini Sessions! I am offically booked for all of my mini sessions, as well as for full sessions through the end of the year. If you are interested in a fall session or a Christmas session, please send me an email and I will put you on the wait list. I will begin scheduling spring sessions in January!

Thanks!!!
:) Kris

Fall Forest Fun | Mokena, IL Children and Family Photographer

2010-09-30T13:19:00.001-05:00

It was a beautiful early fall morning, and I was lucky enough to spend it with this lovely family. Adorable 6 month old Miss M. was all smiles and enjoyed exploring. Big sister Miss S. was fun and as silly as can be; however, she was not too happy about turning three because she still wants to be able to show her "bunny ears"! Enjoy this sneak peek!

Backyard Fun | Lockport, IL Photographer

2010-09-27T22:01:00.000-05:00

It was a crisp but sunny fall morning, and it was perfect for some backyard fun! Enjoy this sneak peek of these adorable cuties hamming it up!

Daydream Sessions coming in 2011

2010-09-23T10:57:00.001-05:00

Sidewalk Fantasies is a project I've been working on with my own kids and some of my friends kids. I will be offering these to my clients beginning in the spring of 2011, and I also have some other creative ideas in the works. These sessions will fall under my Daydream sessions. . .more info coming soon, but enjoy this sneak peek!

Christmas Mini Sessions

2010-09-19T09:13:00.012-05:00

I will be doing Christmas Mini Sessions again at the beautiful Bird Haven Greenhouse in Joliet/New Lenox during their Holiday Pointsettia show, but I will also be doing some sweater/bundle up sessions at one of my favorite outdoor locations in Lockport for those who prefer a non-traditional setting. The dates and times are listed below. I will be taking appointments via email only beginning Sunday, September 19, 2010. Please send an email to kccandids@gmail.com with your top three choices for day and time, and I will try my best to accomodate you.

If you prefer a full session, I have limited dates available in early November. Full sessions can be at an outdoor location or in your home.

Outdoor mini sessions are $60, and mini sessions at Bird Haven are $70 and include the following:

- 25 minutes of shooting time

- Light editing of 5-12 images

- Printing rights and disc of the 5-12 lightly edited images in color and black and white (or sepia if prefered)

- 14 day online gallery to view and share your photos

- Shipping and/or hand delivery of your disc

- A donation to Bird Haven Greenhouse (for Bird Haven sessions only)

*Bookings are on a first come first serve basis. Mini sessions are for children and/or immediate family members only. If you have a large group or want an extensive amount of individual photos taken of each child, then a full session should be booked instead of a mini session. Mini sessions will start at your scheduled time, so please arrive at least five minutes early. If you are late for your photo session, I may not be able to accomodate any additional time, as sessions will be booked back to back. Please note: Due to time constraints, there will be no sneak peeks of the mini sessions; however, I will be posting a compilation of some of my favorite photos from the mini sessions on my blog and Facebook!

Outdoor Sessions in Lockport:

Saturday, October 30, 2010 (Rain date- Saturday, November 6, 2010)

~~9:00am~~, ~~9:30am~~, ~~10:00am~~, ~~10:30am~~, ~~11:00am~~

Indoor Sessions at Bird Haven Greenhouse:

(Disc will be ready by December 8, 2010 or sooner)

Saturday, November 20, 2010

~~9:00am~~, ~~9:30am~~, ~~10:00am~~, ~~10:30am~~, ~~11:00am~~

Sunday, November 21, 2010

~~9:00am~~, ~~9:30am~~, ~~10:00am~~, ~~10:30am~~, ~~11:00am~~

Saturday, November 27, 2010

~~9:00am~~, ~~9:30am~~, ~~10:00am~~, ~~10:30am~~, ~~11:00am~~

Fabulous Family Session | Orland Park, IL Photographer

2010-09-15T08:09:00.001-05:00

I headed out to Orland Park this weekend for a fun 4 month old / family session by a lake. Enjoy this sneak peek!

Brotherly Fun | Joliet, IL Photographer

2010-09-12T09:46:00.001-05:00

It was a perfect morning on one of the last days of summer, and I had a ton of fun chasing around these two adorable little guys! Enjoy this sneak peek!!!

Contest- Free Christmas Mini Session!

2010-09-05T11:40:00.005-05:00

Hi Everyone,

I am running a contest for a free Christmas mini session! I will be doing Christmas minis at two locations this year, including the beautiful Bird Haven Greenhouse. Dates and times will be posted soon! Anyway, all you have to do is get as many people as you can to 'like' my fan page and make sure that they post on my wall telling me that you sent them.

Example: "I was referred by Sookie Stackhouse"

I will tally the total number of referrals, and the person who spreads the word to the most people will win! Only participants with 15 or more referrals will be eligible, and each referral will only count once.

Start Date: Sunday, September 5, 2010
End Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010

Good Luck!!!

:) Kris

Family Time! | Lockport, IL Photographer

2010-08-31T09:09:00.000-05:00

Nothing is more fun than reconnecting with an old friend, but it is even more fun when you get to meet the whole family! This was such a fun session for me on so many levels. Not only did I get to reconnect with my great friend Alayne from High School, but I got to meet her wonderful family, and have fun with her adorable and sweet kids! Not only did they make the trip to Chicago from Minnesota, but they even took an hour ride south to meet me in the beautiful Lockport park! Enjoy this sneak peek!

Sugar and Spice | Lockport, IL Photographer

2010-08-27T10:20:00.000-05:00

Since I have a sassy six year old daughter and an active four year old son of my own, I was well prepared for this session! Miss D. enjoyed strutting her stuff iCarly style, and the adorable Mr. N. was a little shy, but was in his element when he demonstrated his T-Rex abilities! Enjoy this sneak peek of this fun shoot!

Princesses in the Park | Lockport, IL Photographer

2010-08-25T14:06:00.002-05:00

What could be more fun than spending a sunny morning at the park with a couple of princesses?! Enjoy this sneak peek of these two beautiful princesses! I was in a retro kind of mood, so I also had some fun with a couple of retro processing styles!

Look who's one! | Homer Glen, IL Photographer

2010-08-21T19:05:00.004-05:00

What's more fun than brotherly love, bubbles and balloons on your first birthday? How about some SMASH CAKE!?! Enjoy this sneak peek of adorable Mr. C. getting down and dirty during his sugar overload!

Lil' G at 6 months | Joliet, IL Photographer

2010-08-20T07:41:00.003-05:00

One of the greatest things about this business is getting to watch all these adorable little ones grow up! It is amazing just how much kids grow in a matter of months. I photographed Little G a few months ago, and now at 6 months he is holding himself up and is full of smiles! I'm sure it won't be long before he's mobile, and I'm just glad I didn't have to chase him during this session because it was a super hot and humid morning! Enjoy this sneak peek of Lil' G at 6 months!

Tutu Time! | New Lenox, IL Photographer

2010-08-18T09:54:00.003-05:00

It was a hot and sticky Saturday morning, but it was also a ton of fun at the greenhouse! The adorable duo, Miss Brooke and Miss Tori, had fun exploring and they were all decked out for their first birthday photo shoot in adorable creations by Trinity's Tutus and Cry Babyz! I can't wait for one of my friends to have a little girl so I can shop like mad, but I think I'm also going to have to hook up my big girl too! The website for Trinity's Tutus is http://www.etsy.com/shop/mom2twogals and the website for Cry Babyz is http://www.etsy.com/shop/Crybabyz
Enjoy this sneak peek of Brooke and Tori's milestone session!

BDSRA 2010 Annual Conference

2010-08-14T12:07:00.003-05:00

In no way do I consider myself to be a large event photographer! I have very little experience photographing large events, and I don't have the proper equipment for large events; however, when my good friend Stacey Ardizzone asked if I would vounteer my services for the BDSRA annual conference on 7/31/10, I said "yes" of course! Stacey, who is a special education teacher, is the most selfless person I have ever met, and she has been involved with BDSRA for many years, so I know how important this organzation is to her. I enlisted the help of another photographer friend of mine who specializes in large event photography, but she was unable to attend at the last minute, so I did the best I could on my own!

It was a wonderful night filled with family, a great dinner, awards, and dancing! I will be forever touched by the courage and spirit of these kids and their amazing families, but also by their health care workers, and all of the doctors and researchers who are searching for a cure for this devastating disease! For more information on Batten Disease, please check out www.bdsra.org.

Below are a few of the photos from this event. To view all of the photos from the event, go to www.kccandids.com/BDSRA.

Stacey and her buddy Chris

What a ham! Having a great time on the dance floor!

Beautiful Bridget and her adoring mom!

Ashley and friend having a blast!!

Dancing the night away!!

Stacey getting some dancing lessons!

Time to kick off the shoes!

A proud dad with his beautiful daughter during the daddy-daughter dance!

I had a nice chat with the amazing Miss Emily, who posed for a portrait for me in the lobby.

Senior Session in The Dunes | Northwest Indiana Photographer

2010-08-11T23:50:00.003-05:00

Okay, so this may be the most fun shoot I've been on thus far! Our beautiful cousin Misty was in town last week visting before embarking on her senior year. Since there is no better location for portraits than the amazing Indiana Dunes, we went photo crazy! It was a long shoot (3 hours), but it was well worth it, and I have hundreds of photos that I am just in love with! The first location was the beautiful Deep River County Park in Hobart, IN (my new favorite location), the second location was the most beautiful backyard in Miller (our cousin Bob & Karen's), and last but not least, a perfect sunset at Miller Beach! Enjoy this sneak peek!

Baby S | Libertyville, IL Photographer

2010-07-30T22:45:00.003-05:00

Not only was it a fun trip down memory lane when I travelled back home to Libertyville on Tuesday, but I also had the had the extreme pleasure of photographing my friend's three week old son, the adorable Baby S. Enjoy this sneak peek of S's first paparazzi shoot!

Baby J - Chicago, IL Photographer

2010-07-29T08:37:00.003-05:00

It was a gorgeous Sunday morning in the city, and Baby J was ready as ever for his first modeling session! Enjoy this sneak peek of adorable Baby J, and his adoring parents and proud Grandmother.

Go Cubs Go!

2010-07-22T23:05:00.002-05:00

There was a little drizzle on Tuesday morning, but that never matters at the greenhouse! We were able to stay dry inside and enjoy the beauty and peace. Despite the Cubs awful season, the little prince was happy as ever as he sported his team spirit for his 6 month photo shoot! Enjoy this sneak peek of a real little prince, and his big brother and sister!

Family Time

2010-07-20T14:48:00.003-05:00

Sunday was a little steamy, but Dellwood Park was as gorgeous as ever, and it was a perfect evening for family time fun! Enjoy this sneak peek of this beautiful family and their adorable little man's first year photos.

May the Force be with you!

2010-07-20T07:06:00.001-05:00

The Force was strong on Saturday in the presence of Padawan A and Padawan R who were celebrating their 3rd and 5th birthday's! Tons of Jedi fun was had by all! Enjoy this sneak peek of birthday fun!

Splish Splash

2010-07-16T08:11:00.000-05:00

92 degrees and sunny. . . what more can you ask for when planning a pool party? How about a lot of cousins and a whole lot of fun! Wednesday was an absolute perfect day for a pool party, and fun was had by all! Enjoy this sneak peek of some classic summertime fun!

6 month old fun!

2010-06-10T16:45:00.000-05:00

When it comes to babies, you never know what you are going to get. . .smiles, giggles, crying, wonder, sleepy time. . .and 6 month old J gave it all to me! The weather was just as unpredictable with hail, sunshine, and thunder, so we were confined to the indoors for the most part, but it still lead to some good old 6 month old fun! Enjoy this sneak peek of adorable blue eyed J!

Baby on the way!

2010-06-09T23:23:00.001-05:00

It was another beautiful Sunday morning at Dellwood Park. . .a little buggy, but beautiful nonetheless! D and D were so much fun! They were up for anything, andyou could just feel their excitement and love! I had as much fun photographing them as I do photographing children, except I didn't have to chase them around! Enjoy this sneak peek of this exciting time for these first time parents to be. . .they will be great ones, that's for sure!

Cow Pie Bingo!

2010-06-08T10:59:00.000-05:00

On Saturday, May 22nd, 2010, The Children's Farm at The Center in Palos Park held their very first Cow Pie Bingo! What is Cow Pie Bingo, you ask? It's exactly what you think!!! Not only did they have this fun and unusal form of bingo at this fundraiser, but they also had Black Cows, Pies from Bakers Square, face painting, and old school farm fun! Enjoy this sneak peek from this fun day!

Lil' G

2010-06-05T09:30:00.000-05:00

I'm not sure what what G made of the crazy camera lady and her goofy props, but I do know that the little cutie was most happy in his mom and dad's arms! Enjoy this sneak peek of adorable 3 month old Lil' G!

Lovely Little Ladies

2010-06-02T23:14:00.000-05:00

Saturday morning at Dellwood Park was simply lovely! The weather was beautiful and these sweethearts made it so much fun! Enjoy this sneak peek of these lovely little ladies, Miss A and Miss M. . .

Spring Fever

2010-05-28T13:11:00.001-05:00

It was a beautiful spring morning at Bird Haven Greenhouse this past Sunday; however, it felt much more like summer than spring as it hit 90 degrees! Brown eyed beauty, Little Miss C., had a fun time exploring the beautiful flowers and gardens with her beloved bunny. Enjoy this sneak peek!

(Retro Processing)

E is 3!

2010-05-12T23:08:00.000-05:00

Though it was a little chilly last Saturday, a fun time was had by all at E's 3rd Birthday Bash! The Bounce House was a hit not only with the kids, but the adults too! Enjoy this sneak peek of sweet little E's third birthday bash!

Senior Time

2010-04-13T23:37:00.000-05:00

I had a fabulous photo session at the greenhouse last week with Miss S. Enjoy this sneak peek of this gorgeous senior headed off to art school in the fall!

Baby on the way!

2010-03-24T09:39:00.000-05:00

Well, I had the pleasure of photographing one of the most photogenic families I've ever photographed! Miss I and Mr. W had fun exploring the Greenhouse and giving kisses to their new baby brother who is on the way! Enjoy this Sneek Peek!

Same in Spendor BW Process

Same in Vintage Process

Same in Chocolate BW Process

Brothers and Sisters

2010-03-21T20:53:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I had another fun afternoon at Bird Haven Greenhouse with a couple of beautiful big sisters and their dapper little brothers! Enjoy this sneak peek!

Double the Birthday fun!

2010-03-10T20:28:00.000-06:00

I had the absolute pleasure of photographing the first birthday party of twin brothers J and S this past Saturday. They were just adorable, and they both enjoyed the attention and fun! Enjoy this sneak peek of these cuties!

Jack is 4!

2010-03-06T07:56:00.000-06:00

My baby turned four yesterday, and I must say that I'm a little sad about it! Yesterday was a beautiful afternoon, so I took the kids to the Greenhouse and Nature Center in Pilcher Park for some *almost* Spring fun! The sun was a little harsh for photos, but I took the opportunity anyway! Here's some pics of Jack on his 4th B-day and Caity at 5 1/2!

Yippee! Look who's 3!

2010-03-04T10:12:00.000-06:00

Sunday was another fun morning at the greenhouse with K who just turned 3! We had a fun morning exploring and just being plain old silly! Enjoy this sneak peek of cute Mr. K!

Cousins

2010-02-26T08:17:00.000-06:00

I had the pleasure of photographing this wonderful group of cousins at Bird Haven Greenhouse this past Sunday! Though several of the cousins had never met each other before, you could just feel the love they have for one another! They were all so sweet, and just blast to photograph! Enjoy this sneak peek of these cousin cuties!

In Vintage process:

In Vintage Blue process:

In Splendor process:

Time flies!

2010-02-02T20:42:00.000-06:00

Wow, it's hard to imagine that little A. is already a 1 year old. . time just flew by! It was another fun, but hot photo session at Bird Haven Greenhouse on Saturday! It was 10 degrees outside, but it was more like 85 degrees in the greenhouse, and even though we were sweaty, we sure had fun! Enjoy this Sneak Peek of little A and her family!

Escape from winter

2009-12-28T22:40:00.000-06:00

Oh my goodness. . ."cute" takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to these two! I had such a blast photographing little R and E at Bird Haven Greenhouse, and they sure had fun exploring and searching for fish! It was a cold and snowy December morning, but you would never know it since the greenhouse is an escape from winter! Enjoy this sneak peek of these adorable cuties!

Fun at the greenhouse

2009-11-26T07:07:00.000-06:00

I had a super fun photo shoot last Saturday at Bird Haven Greenhouse with adorable 9 month old little Miss C and her cutie of a cousin Miss B. C was as smiley as could be, and she was fascinated by not only the beautiful scenery, but also the camera! It took B a little while to warm up, but once she did she enjoyed finding all the colorful leaves! Enjoy this sneak peek of these little cuties!

Color in November

2009-11-19T17:57:00.000-06:00

Believe it or not there are still some colorful leaves out there, and I was lucky enough to enjoy it in beautiful Palos Park this past Sunday with a super photogenic family! The little guys were not only adorable, but they were an absolute blast! Enjoy this sneak peek!

Does it get any cuter?

2009-11-18T16:46:00.000-06:00

I had the joy of photographing this little cutie for the second time last weekend. He wasn't sure what to make of all the different baskets and costume changes, but he sure provided some awesome smiles! Enjoy this sneak peek of J's 6 month photo shoot!

Christmas Mini Sessions are here!

2009-11-10T12:07:00.000-06:00

I will be doing indoor sessions at the beautiful Bird Haven Greenhouse at Pilcher Park in Joliet, and I will also do bundle up outdoor sessions if there is enough interest at either Dellwood Park in Lockport or Little Red Schoolhouse in Willow Springs.

Both indoor and outdoor mini sessions will last 25-30 minutes. Outdoor sessions are $40 and indoor sessions at Bird Haven Greenhouse are $45 and includes a $5 donation to the facility. I accept cash or personal check only, and your payment is due at the time of your session. This fee is non-refundable and includes the following:

* The time and talent of the photographer. Creative post processing, and digital darkroom editing of images (blemishes, scratches, boo-boo’s, etc.).

* “Sneak peek” within 3 days of your session posted on my blog.

* A password protected 30 day online gallery will be available for you to view, order, and share all of your proofs.

* High resolution disc of approximately 5-10 photos from your session in both color and your choice of black and white or sepia and permission to print, so you may print at any location you want.

* A custom designed 5x7 digital holiday card included on your disc so you can print it wherever you like! (Ask me about the best/ cheapest places to print these.) Check out my Custom Design tab for samples. . .more coming soon!

* Shipping and handling or hand delivery of your disc within one week of your session.

Dates for mini-sessions are as follows:

11/22/09 - Location TBD - OPEN!

11/28/09 - Bird Haven Greenhouse Almost booked! 12:15pm appt. available!

12/06/09 - Bird Haven Greenhouse 10:30, 11:15, and Noon available!

12/13/09 - Location TBD OPEN!

Last of the Leaves!

2009-11-03T17:00:00.000-06:00

I think we saw the last of the leaves at Dellwood Park this past Sunday, and this wonderful and photogenic family took advantage of it! It was pretty crisp outside, but adorable little B was quite the trooper, and he really enjoyed exploring the colorful leaves! There is nothing more exciting than watching a little one discover the world, and little B was such a doll that I couldn't help but crawl through the leaves with him! Enjoy this sneak peek!

October Fun!

2009-10-26T21:39:00.000-05:00

Saturday was a gorgeous morning at Dellwood Park! The sun was shining bright (which has been rare as of late), and the colors of autumn were in full force. It was a joy to share this wonderful morning with the charming and precious Mr. E. We had fun exploring the playground equipment, bridge, and leaf covered trails. Enjoy this sneak peek!

Sweetest Day Treat

2009-10-21T07:27:00.001-05:00

One year olds are always the most challenging to photograph, but they are also the most fun! Little Miss M was as happy as can be as she played and explored! What a Sweetest Day treat to photograph this adorable sweetheart! Enjoy this sneak peek!

All Smiles!

2009-10-20T22:22:00.000-05:00

The fun continued on Saturday morning at Dellwood Park as we dodged all the runners, spectators, and action! I and E were all smiles as they played, posed, and explored! These little guys were super sweet, fun, and just plain adorable--this family was just a joy to photograph! Enjoy this sneak peek!

Brotherly Love

2009-10-20T20:31:00.001-05:00

It was a beautiful morning last Saturday at Dellwood Park! Much to my surprise, I wasn't the only one who thought so. . .Lockport High School hosted a big cross country meet there, and the park was bustling with spectators and runners! R and T were mezmerized with all the action and we had a ton of fun! R was the perfect little model, while T kept me on my toes and made me work for it! Though he was reluctant, I did manage to get some great shots of T, who warmed at the end of our session with hugs from his big brother! These boys were just a blast! Enjoy this sneak peak of these two cuties!

Happy Birthday to You AND You!

2009-10-13T00:35:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I had the joy of photographing the first birthday celebration of twins, Mr. O. and Miss A., at Cottonwood Farm in Crest Hill! It was a crisp, yet beautiful day, and the pumpkin farm provided fun for all! I'm not sure what the twins made of it all, or of the crazy camera lady for that matter, but we definitely know that they enjoyed their cake! Here's a sneak peak of the little cuties and their wonderful family enjoying all the first birthday fun!

A Couple Of Hams

2009-10-12T08:21:00.000-05:00

I never know what to expect when I'm photographing boys, as most do not enjoy getting their pictures taken; however, Big J and Lil' J were a couple of hams! It was another fun filled session in Dellwood Park on Saturday afternoon! Lil' J kept me on my toes, and gave me some much needed exercise--he was constantly on the go! Big J was quite the little model and came up with some great poses all on his own! These boys are such sweethearts, and were an absolute delight to photograph! Enjoy this sneak peek:

The Fab Five

2009-10-12T06:41:00.000-05:00

I had an awesome photo session on Saturday at Dellwood Park with The Fab Five! This family is not only ridiculously photogenic, but they are so much fun--I had an absolute blast photographing them! C, T, and Princess M are not only adorable, but they are so well behaved and super sweet! I have a ton of great shots, so here is a little sneak peek. . .Enjoy!

Processing Samples

2009-10-11T09:13:00.001-05:00

I can process your photos in many different styles from retro to vintage to striking black and white! Below are samples of all of the different processes I offer:

Standard:

Classic B/W

Chocolate:

Splendor:

Sepia:

Faded:

Retro Honey:

Golden Vintage:

Vintage:

Vintage Blue:

Pilcher Park / Birdhaven Greenhouse

2009-10-07T16:47:00.000-05:00

Due to all of the unfortunate October rain, many of the late Septemeber/early October photo sessions were postponed. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that mother nature has the rain out of her system, but just in case, I have a great indoor location as a possible alternative. A fabulous client suggested that I check out the Birdhaven Greenhouse in Pilcher Park. I've been wanting to check out Pilcher Park for some time now, so I headed there this afternoon with my kids, and WOW, what a wonderful place! The park itself is just beautiful and picturesque, and the nature center is impressive with live fish, turtles, frogs, snakes, and even a red tailed hawk for the kids to observe! The Birdhaven Greenhouse was simply beautiful as were the outdoor gardens on the greenhouse grounds. Unfortunately my little guy was a bit of a crab today, so I didn't get as many photos as I would have liked; however, I will be returning soon! Also, from what I understand, the Christmas decorations in the greenhouse are just spectauclar, so stay tuned for some mini sessions for holiday photos!
below was done in a honey retro process:

Loves of my life

2009-10-01T08:40:00.001-05:00

So I had another fabulous photo shoot yesterday with my most favorite kids in the whole world--my kids! I've been photographing so many other children lately that I've been neglecting my own (behind the camera, that is). Anyway, I couldn't resist taking them to my new favorite location, Dellwood Park, for some fun! Enjoy!

Beautiful Girls

2009-09-23T13:30:00.000-05:00

I had another fabulous photo shoot at Dellwood Park this past weekend. Miss M., A., and S. were not only adorable, but they were a ton of fun too! Little Miss S. gave me a little bit of a (much needed) workout as she was non-stop action! These girls were an abosoulte joy to photograph, and such beauties!