Ashley & Todd Engagement; Schiller Park and German Village

I love getting to know a couple and shooting their engagement sessions is the perfect way.  Walking around outside and laughing and of course snapping some great pics while we get to know each other is a blast!  I met Ashley and Todd at Schiller Park and German Village on one of the first crisp Fall days we have had.  Ashley and Todd were up for anything!  I can't wait until this lovely couple ties the knot this summer.  Here are just a few of my favorite images from our time together.

The McGill Family Portrait at Whetstone Park of Roses

I love seeing old friends again, especially when they have added one cute little fellow to the family.  I had the pleasure of photographing the McGill Family 3 years ago at the Whetstone Park of Roses when their oldest, Kaleb was just a little guy.  So you can imagine how excited I was to go back to the park and photograph their latest addition, Trevor.   We had a great time full of fun, giggles and one happy pooch!  Below are just a few of my favorite photos from my time with The McGill Family.

Thanks so much McGill Family for letting spend a day with you!

Brittany & Vitaly; Engagement Session

I first met Brittany when she doing doing my hair trail for my wedding earlier this year.  We hit it off immediately and began talking about our upcoming wedding days and all the crazy planning involved.  Just a few weeks before my wedding she asked if I would shoot her engagement session and I was thrilled!  I knew the day would be filled with tons of laughter and I couldn't wait.  Brittany and Vitaly wanted an autumn session so we met a Inniswood Metro Garden's which was the perfect backdrop, full of amazing colors.  Our sunset session was a dream!  Below are just a few of my favorite photos from our time together.

Congratulations Brittany & Vitaly!!

The Flowers Family; Schiller Park

There is nothing better than a referral from a happy client!  The Flowers Family was referred to me by one of my all time favorite families and I was delighted to  get the chance to capture their family portrait session during our October Portraits in the Park.  I had the honor of photographing not just the Flowers Family but also Grandparents Rita and John and Aunt Christy.  Our location was the beautiful Schiller Park in German Village on a blustery (aka down right cold) October morning.  This family was full of smiles and laughter and warmth and pretty soon the cold air was forgotten.  Below are just a few of my favorite photos from my day with The Flowers Family.

The Frank Family 2014; Franklin Park Conservatory

I always get excited to go out and photograph The Frank Family!  I have been photographing this family since big sis Vivian was in diapers.   Vivian and Natalie are a dynamic sister duo full of energy, giggles and sweet smiles.  This year we headed to The Franklin Park Conservatory to run and play and pause for a few moments to capture some great moments.  They really do grow up so fast.  Below are just a few of my favorite moments with The Frank Family.

Thanks for letting me share another great year with you!