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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Photography for Vernon Hills, Illinois available.

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Over the past few days the snow has fallen down upon Illinois. With inches inches upon inches covering the land in white powder as far as the eye could see. Roads were backed up. Accidents all along the highways. Yet, this afternoon our photographers braved the storm in the spirit of photography. "Stop being so melodramatic?" Ohh just let me have my moment! The storm raged on, through the night and into the morning. But the family portrait must go on!

That being said, our photographer finally arrived to the home of a family in Vernon Hills Illinois. Our photographer came on site with equipment, including lighting set up and professional backdrops. Phil, Laura, Sam, and Justin all helped with moving around furniture and setting up the backdrop. With muscle all around the set up and take down time went from 45 minutes for the photographer to mearly 20 minutes for everyone.

Thanks everyone! Look forward to seeing you again at your next family portrait -- only this time with brother number 3 home from college. Now you can show him was he was missing!!!

Below are a few images from the session.

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!!

Below is a fun and festive photo of Ginger, Mark and Betty. This lovely family was very laid back and had me laughing myself. All images were taken at Plum Tree Photography Studio in Mundelein, Illinois.

Click HERE to view the gallery within Recent Events or click on any image below to be redirected. Happy Holidays!