I had the pleasure of photographing my niece, Addison Wagner, last week. She was eleven hours old when these images were taken. LOVE, I repeat, LOVE, photographing babies! I think babies are so amazing. To watch their curiosity and wonder towards the world is incredible. To know that I will watch this tiny human being as she grows, witness her achievements, the first time she talks, her first steps, gives me a sense of awe and perspective.

Brrrrrrrr! Any of you that have been along Chicago's lake shore in the winter, know why they call it the windy city! Engagement photos are usually done at the location of the couples choice. For this session, Kristen and Jeff, made the call. I love working in the rare enviornment, and so did they! Kristen and Jeff could not have been more delightful! We can't wait for the wedding!

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January is traditionally one of the slowest months in the mid-west, for just about everything. The winter cold has been upon us for a couple of long months, and people start to hibernate, and dream of warmer climates. We too would tend to follow this trend. So this year, we have decided to venture out, and develop new markets, starting with Florida! We have sought out new opportunities, and taken on sales associates, to aide in our endeavor! Scott and Mellisa Braun are Chicago transplants, living in Florida. I have known Scott for nearly twenty years, first becoming acquainted when he managed a photo studio on the outskirts of Chicago. Our relationship grew through the years, even leading to the occasional opportunity for Scott to join me in my passion, as we create images, for the couples we serve. Thank you, Scott and Mellisa, we are looking forward to a long and prosperous relationship!

p.s. your childen are the GREATEST!!

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At last! Our fabulous New Years Eve couple. Sara and Chris were married December 31st, 2009 in New Buffalo Michigan. The ceremony was held at the proverbial St. Mary's of the Lake. The reception was held at The Harbor Grand Hotel. Sara and I both had hoped for blizzard like snow fall, to exit the church with, but alas it did not come. I guess this would be one of the rare occasions when no blizzard was a disappointment. This will give you some insight as to the personality of the couple, and their immediate family, who were the only guests in attendance. Sara and Chris were a pleasure from our first meeting. Tina and I knew this would be a great wedding to be a part of. Not only did we have a job in the middle of winter, but we also had a party to attend for new years eve, something that always seems to become an issue as we get older. As you will see, the family had nearly as many children as adults, and the energy and excitement exhumed by these children created an atmosphere of playful glee, which I'm sure was a part of the design for the evening. Of course, we all felt that perhaps the noise makers could have been passed out a touch later in the evening, as by the end of the night, even Sara was snatching them from the children! Thanks for the FUN!

You might think the new years eve wedding to be rare, but this was not our first, and we are very excited that we will be photographing our first wedding of 2011 on 1.1.11, with the rehearsal dinner and party, on new years eve. WOOHOOOO! Looking forward to Bridget & Ryan!

Tina and I understand that weddings are the first step towards creating a family. It is not just a moment in time, unrelated to the future, it is the first step, to a new life. The next most obvious step is giving birth to your next family member. It is for this reason that with every wedding photographed, we include the first born, free! We feel that we have already developed a relationship with our client, and we would like to continue to be there, throughout the lifetime of the people whom have given us the opportunity to share in their life, and make our own dreams come true in the process!

A family portrait on Christmas Eve? No problem! Actually, it's the best time for a family portrait. We photograph many family portraits around the holidays. Other than a wedding, it's the most common time for a family to get together. In this portrait, we worked at the home of the family matriarch. We had considered working in the studio as her home was just down the street from the studio. But after scouting the home, and discovering the comfort of soft wood floors, and fresh baked pies just a reach away, we made the right decision.

Most of the family lives in Chicago, with mom finding comfort in the snow belt of New Buffalo. And we certainly had enough snow on this particular evening! Here are a few samples from the fun. Notice the first image has a recreated background, the other two are as is.