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Chicago Photographer | The Best. Hat. EVER.

Ok, so I'm a bit of a hat addict. A bit of a scarf monger too. And I seem to have a bit of an issue with old chairs as well...

All that aside, this little baby showed up today and it was all I could do to wait until I had a moment to throw it onto a willing head.

So I thought I'd share the results with you :-)

Voila - un chapeau magnifique!

And the girl ain't bad either :-)

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

Chicago Child Photographer | Holiday!

Yep, it's that time again. Plaids, red ribbons, patent leather shoes...

Holiday pictures!

Here's a quick Sneak Peek for K and B who brought their two little ones to me for the first time last year, and who I was so pleased to see again. It never ceases to amaze me how much these little suckers grow in a few short months. Amazing.

Anyway, enough blather :-)

 K, here is your Sneak Peek.

Enjoy!

 

I got this FAB jacket the day before the shoot and was DYING to use it. Isn't is awesome?

 

 

 

And Dad, this one's for YOU!

 

Happy First Birthday, P!!!!!!!

Chicago Baby Photographer | One!

I was so pleased to see baby K for her one year celebration. She was one of my favourite sessions of 2009 and I was tickled to see her again!

T & K, thank you SO much. I love having you all over.

Here is your Sneak Peek.

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Chicago Children's Photographer | For J.

Love it when kids like this come to the studio. Fun, well mannered and simply great to work with.

So of course, when they requested the famous tire swing, who was I to refuse?!

J, here is your Sneak Peek.

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

Chicago Child Photography | Let's Play!

Ok, it's the busy season. So does that mean it's a little nutty around here?

Is the sky blue? 

Is water wet? 

Does a wild bear...well, you get the point.

So yes, nutty it has been and nutty it continues to be. That being said, it is time to catch up on a few Sneak Peeks!

I went to visit the W family an had a wonderful time playing in their backyard. I got to climb on playsets, be Darth Vader and make angels in the grass. My kind of session.

E, here is your Sneak Peek. 

Enjoy!

 

Look!!! B smiled at me!!!!

 

And G stopped....for about 1.5 seconds :-)

 

 

 

Let's Play!

 

G - you had the BEST expressions.

 

Thanks so much for the fun, you guys! Truly, my job rocks.

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DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND!

And you know who you are :-)

Holiday Minisessions are BACK! For ONE DAY ONLY!!!!

$395

What’s Included:

• 20 minute session for up to 4 people to take place at the MP studio
• A 3 day online gallery and ordering with 10-12 images to choose from
• 2 – 8×10s, 2 – 5×7s and 24 gorgeous press printed holiday cards from our latest designs
• Additional products may be added at our Create a Collection prices

Full payment is due at time of booking to reserve your spot.

These sessions will fill quickly – call today to reserve your session!

I Have No Words. | Saint John Photographer

Just. Wow.

If you know me at all, you know that I am particularly partial to redheads, having two little redheads of my own. So you can guess that I enjoyed photographing Seb.

I had the opportunity to photograph Seb's other sibllings last year, so was more that happy to get a chance to photograph their globe trotting bro.

And of course, the wine on the deck after the shoot provided by P & H doesn't hurt either!

Thanks you guys, and enjoy!

 

 

 

 

Sweet Baby A. | Chicago Newborn Photographer

I know you all have noticed the lack of posts on the MP blog lately, but between being crazy with sessions and being laid up for a bit (whiplash from a car accident) I have neglected the blog a bit and I am now trying to catch up! So thank you for your patience and all the sweet emails asking where I've been!

You all know I love the new squishy curly ones. It is one of my favourite things to do - to photograph a brand new soul. 

Thank you J & B for allowing me the privilege.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chicago Child Photography | For J.

I love doing sessions with the children of old friends, and this was no exception.

The kids were a hoot, the location rocked, and J...I loved seeing you.

And as you can tell by the sheer number of Peek images, we had a great session! 

You've been super patient, and here is your Sneak Peek.

ENJOY!!!

B~

Chicago Child Photographer | Action!

That's what this session was all about..Action!

And TONS of it.

There was alot of running, but I think we managed to get some good stuff!

I especially like the family photograph...non traditional and fun.

M, here is your Sneak Peek.

ENJOY!