Out and About Again!

When I took a break from photography after the birth of our little man, I wasn't quite sure when I'd get back to it. I then did a few sessions before we left Orlando... and now that we are in Chicago and it has warmed up (a lot!), I am finding myself booking new sessions left and right - something I hadn't actually planned on happening, but am now very excited about!

Here are a few of my favorite photos from the sessions I've already done here in Oak Park/Chicago:

I'm also currently running a special for Oak Park residents - take a look at my Facebook page for details! I hope to meet more of you fabulous Oak Park folk soon!

Spring Sessions

Our little guy is almost two months old already - wow, time flies!

I have recently heard from families who are excited to book spring sessions. I plan to be available again starting in March, but I will be making some changes in order to accommodate my new role as a momma to baby C!

-At this time, I will no longer be traveling to Tampa or other surrounding areas for sessions, but you are more than welcome to schedule a session in Orlando and make a fun day out of it!

-I will be scheduling a very limited number of sessions each month to make sure I can still provide quality images in a timely manner, and sessions will only be scheduled for weekends.

-My pricing structure will be changing a bit, too, but I will still be providing quality photos for a very reasonable price (many full-time career photographers charge my fee as a sitting fee, not including any images)!

Check out my website or Facebook page for more information! Please feel free to email me with any questions or to inquire about booking a session this spring!

Taking a Break

As we're getting ready for this little guy to come and rock our world, I'll be taking a little break from photography. I just don't feel I'll be able to do my best work, running around after kiddos with a watermelon on my belly! Babyberry is due in early December, so I am hoping to be ready to do a few weekend sessions in time for the beautiful Florida spring weather! (In the meantime, you better believe I'll be practicing those newborn shots with little man!)

With that said, a few of you have asked me about fall sessions, and I am still planning on making one weekend trip to Tampa in September/October. Please contact me soon and we'll work together to find a great weekend!

Terra & Aaron

In March, I was honored to be able to photograph Terra & Aaron's wedding. The weather was beautiful, and their beach wedding couldn't have been more perfect!















Thanks for letting me share your day, Aaron & Terra!

Spring Sessions

Oh my! Being pregnant really can take a lot out of a girl! Wait, what?! Yes, we'll be expecting a sweet baby BOY in early December, and I couldn't be more excited! Today we're halfway there, and our little guy still has a lot of growing to do before he comes out.

The first trimester brought with it a lot of nausea, and I already had plenty of sessions planned. But luckily, many of them included adorable little BOYS! Here are a few of my favorites from those spring sessions:




















I'm over the nausea for the most part now, and looking forward to the future! I'm thankful for the great things I've learned about love and laughter from all of these families. Have a wonderful summer!

Tracy & Joel

Most of you know that I am primarily a portrait photographer. To be honest, I've really kinda stayed away from photographing weddings - while a lot of the same principles are used, weddings are SO different for a number of reasons.

But I just couldn't pass up a couple of opportunities to photograph some really beautiful weddings for friends of mine. The first was held about a month ago at the Straz Center for Performing Arts in Tampa. Tracy and Joel planned a really beautiful ceremony and a really fun reception. Both being musicians themselves, the entertainment (including that by Tracy and Joel themselves) was wonderful! Here are just a few of my favorite shots.











Tomorrow I am off to photograph a beach wedding in St. Petersburg - wish me luck!

More Cute Babies!

I love photos of babies! Who doesn't?! You saw some photos of these little cuties a few months ago, and now baby E and A were ready for their 6-month shoot. Look at those little cheeks, those little smiles, those little teeth!




Soon I'll be visiting them again for their 9-month photos... and then... *gasp!* their 1-year photos! I simply can't believe it!