Nalia

Nalia and her sister were another instance of 1-3 year olds doing exactly what they want during a shoot, and we still come away with some precious images. I cannot say every minute was easy breezy, but two very patient parents and adorable faces all around made this shoot a success. My favorite are the first and last, but they're all so adorable! To see the full gallery, go here.

Aiden and Alexander

Just before Thanksgiving, I spent a morning in Oak Park with Aiden, Alexander and their family for some holiday portraits. We got the classic Christmas tree shot, then moved on to the fun part--watching the boys play! These boys were full of smiles and playfulness, which allowed me to capture their little personalities as they read books and played in the last of the fall leaves! Enjoy a few of my favorites...

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Kate & Family

Last weekend I had the joy of shooting a coworker's family photos. They were quite a cooperative and photogenic group! Kate turned 1 this June, and was extremely effervescent in front of the camera. Happy Father's day, Jeff!