Family Portrait Photography in Uptown Chicago, Bucktown Chicago and Lincoln Park Chicago area now available. See images below of samples of recent work. The family below is from Oak Park Illinois and visited us at your Bridgeport Chicago location, just off of I-94. Contact us today to schedule your babies first portrait, a smash the cake session, or new born family portraits. Our spring and summer calendar is filling up quickly… it is never too early for Christmas photos for those Christmas cards!!

This weekend Scott and Emily came to visit our studio for their family portraits, actually their father daughter portraits. Emily was a pleasure to work with (and Scott was well behaved also!)... she knew all about posing and smiling and had more energy than either of us combined. Simple a wonderful little girl! When I said "smile" she was lit up from cheek to cheek within seconds. And when we did the "emotions" pose, she got every one of them perfect (gosh sometimes my grown up models can't even do that!). Emily for 5 stars for her oscar performance! Scott also requested that I take a few of his professional portraits for his company org change and other professional types of documents. I combined those into our session while Emily changed outfits.

During our session I thought to myself "Self, how can I best express this family's creative and fun side?" and then it came to me. I know about the "Daddy's Little Girl" relationship between a father and his only daughter. Sorry to all your ladies who may take offense, I have just met a few of these ladies in my life. Thus I thought it would be adorable to super impose Scott on Emily's palm... suggesting she has him in the palm of her hand (for those who don't readily get the metaphor). They bouth got a big laugh out of it. Scott even told me that he laughed out loud (LOL'd) at work today when I sent him the thumbnails. Well, Agnes gets 5 stars for her award winning photoshop editing techniques and creativity!  

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Toddler Photos by Plum Tree Studio in Lake County Illinois. This weekend we had a visit from Zack and Abby from nearby Grayslake Illinois. At first I (Agnes) was a little scary. Gosh I could imagine seeing someone 4 times my size with a giant camera in hand smiling at me. I might be scared too!

So I sat down on the floor and just took some candids and informals with mom and the kids. Once the little ones their own photos they were just happy as could be. "Who is that" I asked Abby. "Zackie!!!" was the energetic response. "And who is that pretty little girl" I asked again. "Abbie! Abbie! Abbie!" she exclaimed proudly. After that it was click click while the kids played with their toys. Together we played with lipstick, bracelets, toys, trains, bears, and anything we could to get a few smiles. And smiles we got... along with giggles.

Finally, I knew the session was a success when I got a hugs from the twins. I guess the picture lady really is nice huh? That is the one of the many things I love about kids and dogs... they just know good people. They have that amazing seeing your true intensions. I guess I am a 2 year old toddler at heart then! Giggle!

This morning we had at our studio a former client of mine, which I have kept in contact with over the years. We photographed using the Canon 5D and the 20mm-70mm L-series pro lens. Light were set at only 1/4 power and background was standard white backdrop paper. Kelly's two little angels (twins) had just as much energy as their momma, coupled with dads enthusiasm and made for a fun adventure! Born in the winter of 2007, these little ones were a mere one year old yet had brought tons of energy and joy to the photo shoot! The Photo collage from the morning studio session is below, and more images coming within a few weeks. Both James and Kathryn crawled around and explored the studio, always inquisitive and ready for new sites. In between cries, snacks, and snuggles we managed to get a whole bunch of fabulous photos. If I did not know better, I would have guessed these two little ones had taken modeling classes.

If you are interested in scheduling your own baby or infant portraits, please email us directly using the "contact" link above. We glady will photograph your baby in communion clothes, anywhere in Chicago, and full of smiles! Happy Holidays!!

Smash the cake baby photos! Happy 1 year birthday Matthew! This morning I went to the home of Erin, Chuck, & baby Matthew. Already mr matthew was engrossed in books and "reading". At only one year of age, he was very perceptive to everything around him and his eyes displayed wonder and curiosity. With a little help from Elmo and his singing mommy, we got this handsome young man to strike his cute whimsical smile. After the family portrait, we brought out the birthday cake for a little smash the cake with baby. Click here or or click on any image to be redirected to the recent events gallery of images.

Anyone can appreciate the sentiment in this photo, which is appropriately titled "Long Voyage". The image represents childhood moving into womanhood; crossing the path from one world and into another. The experience of youth and innocence is short lived and blurred, and the wedding day is a small depiction of the speed of life and memories. Blink once and you may miss both, blink twice and you've seen nothing.

At Plum Tree Studio Wedding Photography, you are our inspiration. It is photos and opportunities such as these which continue to light out lives as much as our equipment. Working with each client inspires our photographers to try different angles, different poses, different lighting, and a different perspective.

Each wedding as unique as thumbprint. The DNA of every wedding is the same – the white dress, the tuxes, the flowers, the dj’s, the flower girl and ring bearer, and the wedding cake. But each couple brings to the ceremony their own proclamation of love and devotion. Each reception party bring to it a unique sense of life and energy. Every “first dance” is the beginning of a new life. This is what inspires us as wedding photographers.

You inspire us!