In January, we set our initial goal of raising enough money to cover the cost of new soccer uniforms for the children of KCA in Uganda. We met that goal extremely quickly and I am so happy to let you know that the kids recieved the uniforms recently! Joanna Breitstein, one of the founders and [...]
When: April 30, 2011 between 8 am and 5 pm Where: Literacy DuPage Offices 24W500 Maple Ave Ste 217 Naperville IL 60540–6057 View Larger Map Cost: $75 minimum donation Join us for our first-ever fundraiser on April 30, 2011! We are supporting the International Help Uganda Grow Foundation (i.HUG) whose mission is to reach out [...]
Looking for a way to surprise your honey with a unique gift for your wedding day? Thinking ahead to the holidays already? Or maybe you just want an excuse to glam up and shake the everyday dust off and feel good about yourself! Boudoir photography is a tastefully done session of intimate photographs that allow [...]
In less than a week we have reached our original goal of $1200, after an incredible amount of support and interest from those around us. Thank you!! We have reached this goal so quickly, we want to continue with our efforts and raise our goal to $6,200. With this, not only will the uniforms [...]
Recently on her graduate thesis trip to Uganda, my sister Lara visited a school in Kabalagala, an impoverished and often forgotten area just outside the capital of Kampala. Lara wrote, “The school is nothing less of a special place. Each time I have the opportunity to interact with children living in communities much like this [...]
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You may remember Ali’s portrait session earlier in the fall. Ali is now a big sister to Emma, and I was able to visit them recently for Emma’s first portrait session. Some Ali time. A la Where’s Wally? The newest addition to the family. Thanks for having me out!
I got to visit Rocco and his parents on a brisk day with spectacular light and location. Rocco is all go at 14 months and zoomed all over the place. What a little heartbreaker! Thank you so much for having me out!
Also subjected to the cold snap, these three kids were simply filled with boundless energy and enthusiasm. We found another indoor spot large enough for them to really feel free to express themselves in Naperville. However, we started slow… Awesome shoes! Now for the high energy! And finished off with one final pose all together! [...]
Randy, Connor and their parents braved the cold snap for their portrait session… it was a bitterly cold morning and it is always a challenge to find great indoor spaces, but somehow we always find something interesting! We ended up at a local hotel , and even braved the cold for a few pictures at [...]
I met Anne and her family at Katherine Legge Memorial Lodge for a portrait session with their dogs. Katherine Legge has a fabulous expanse of grounds which are stunning even at the end of the fall season. A great place to bring your dogs! We even managed to find a tree which still had some [...]
I am so thankful for my wonderful family, friends and clients! May you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
One of my FAVORITE places to go is the Museum campus with the spectacular views of the city. Early in the morning and the fall chill finally in the air set the scene for some really fun pictures with some really awesome boys with high energy! Stylin’ hats! After some high jinks on the grass… [...]
I was really excited to fly to New Jersey recently for an engagement session with Karen and Rafael almost exactly a year to the day before their wedding. Despite it being November we lucked out with some incredible weather, both with sunny skies and lovely temperatures. Rafael’s pride and joy. We then headed down to [...]
Some beautiful light and mild weather made Rhys’ nine month portrait session a very easy and laid back session. First the family portrait… I just adore Rhys’ outfits! Then a brief stint on the black backdrop… the look on his face is just priceless! Thank you so much for having me out! Stay tuned for [...]
I had the greatest fun with Yaseen and his multiple Halloween outfits at his recent 6 month shoot! I can totally understand how hard it must be for parents to select just one outfit for their young child(ren) at this time of year, after seeing what his parents had found. His mom knitted this hat [...]
You might remember Charlie, Grace and Ava from the summer, when I got to tag along to a morning at the local waterpark. Now in the fall we were back again to grab some holiday portraits of the kids and their parents (only, of course, this time not at the pool). After the family pose… [...]
I have been extremely fortunate this season with really fantastic couples, and my most recent wedding was no exception. Julie and Matt are such sweet people and their wedding day couldn’t have gone any smoother, despite the heavy rain in the morning. And it cleared up enough for some gorgeous light through out the day. [...]
Lori and Erik’s wedding day dawned with sunshine and big fluffy clouds with bits of blue sneaking through… perfect weather despite being a tad bit chilly. Their flowers were provided by Celidan Creations: The ceremony site at Seven Bridges Golf Course, Woodridge: The sun came out just enough for the ceremony. Post-ceremony: Attendant speeches: First [...]
Yee Lan and Tim got married on a cool September day at Mother of Good Counsel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The flowers, provided by Pollen Floral: They were married by Tim’s dad, who is a deacon at the church. On the trolley: At Menonomee Parkway: Thank you for having me capture your day – it was a [...]
I will be in the New York City/Jersey City area on the weekend of November 13 & 14 and have a few slots available. Portrait session includes a 5×5 keepsake album. Contact me if you’re interested!
I came across this article on CNN.com recently and I had a moment of instant recognition. My sister-in-law had done donations in lieu of favors at her wedding some years (before ours in 2005) and I liked the concept. We considered the donation route for a while, but I wanted to see if I could find [...]
I spent a delightful brisk September morning with Ali and her parents recently. Despite the threat of rain, we went to Ali’s favorite park nearby… Where she showed me the slide… and we grabbed a family shot in the process. On the way home… Ali is soon to be a big sister, and so we took [...]
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Despite threats of thunderstorms and inclement weather all week, Marissa and Nick’s wedding day dawned with sunny blue skies. As with a lot of my brides, I met Marissa at her hotel. Their colors were black and white with an accent of red, and her dress hinted at this theme perfectly: Marissa was wonderfully calm [...]
Let me introduce you to a young man who is just three months old and who is already destined to be a heartbreaker! Some of the biggest eyes ever… And the last time I saw this chair there was a belly, not a baby Congratulations guys and thanks for having me out! It was a [...]
I had an unusual portrait session with these three munchkins: at the pool. The last time I saw them was late last year for holiday portraits, so this was a far cry from the cold time of year it was then. I met their family and as soon as their shoes were off they were [...]
Janine and Christian’s wedding was filled with unique and personal touches, including Janine’s accessories: Her gorgeous dress: Their ceremony was held at Naper Settlement, after which we explored the grounds before heading into downtown Naperville. We even got a shot outside of Starbucks, which is where they met, with the aid of Naperville’s friendly fire [...]
September 11 – 12: Boudoir marathon session (Chicago) Girls – here is your opportunity to feel sexy! Whether you are doing this for a special someone, or just for yourself, this confidential session in a boutique hotel in Chicago is kept light and fun. Packages start at $400 and include the disc of images and [...]
I got to visit with my buddy Rhys, who is now 6 months old, this weekend. Thankfully his portrait session was not rained out although at one point it looked like a possibility. I’m learning to expect the greatest onesies from his mom. Without fail, there is at least one waiting especially for his portrait [...]
