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Category Archives: Chicago

Fall Family Portraits: Leaf Me Alone

Chicagoland, IllinoisTwo-year-olds are usually the most difficult to photograph. They don’t like to stand still and have a mind of their own. These are not bad things, just challenging. Archer was no different. Archer did not like standing still. (All the the house photos in this blog post have the number blurred out for privacy […]

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Fall Family Portraits: Mr. Blue Eyes

Chicagoland, Illinois I made the trip from sunny Los Angeles to chilly Chicago in October for fall family portrait sessions. My first session was with Anthony, who has some of the bluest eyes I’ve ever seen! He has a great laugh, too! Love the leaves! Anthony does, too!!! For their family portrait, I got down […]

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Dear, Deer

Glenview, IllinoisI saw a deer as I was driving toward the Redfield Estate in the Grove. I quickly pulled over, got out my telephoto lens and snapped this shot. This is where Michael and I were married and we love visiting when we’re back in Chicago. If any of you are looking for a beautiful, […]

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All Aboard at Union Station

Chicago, Illinois Weddings seem to follow me. Michael and I walk around Union Station as tables are being set-up for an evening event. I can’t resist taking a photo of the arrangements. The bright, exotic flowers fit with the contemporary black chivari chairs and charcoal silver tablecloths. Union Station is a grand old train station […]

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Downtown Signs

Chicago, Illinois During a break between portrait sessions, Michael and I take a quick trip downtown. Where are the men? Smelly fire escape. What does this say? Cano_____ Makers Only. I love Chicago!

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