Monthly Archives: September 2010

Little Hero | Chicago Special Needs Photographer

This was a very special session for a very special little boy.  Sean has chromosome 18q syndrome.  It is a rare chromosomal disorder that produces several complications, including cognitive delays, muscle weakness, vision problems, etc.  Because of this syndrome, he also has cerebral palsy.   At 5 years of age, Sean struggles to lift his head...

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Studio | Chicago Children’s Photographer

So when I had Sarsha’s three-year picture session the other week (blogged here), I had also brought my studio equipment but had a little disaster.  My lighting didn’t work…at all.  That is why the previous session was 100% outside.  But we wanted to get just a few studio shots, as well, so I got to...

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Carefree | Chicago Special Needs Photographer

I got to play with a new buddy!  Meet Niko.  He was your typical three-and-a-half year old. We went to a nice open area where all he wanted to do was  run/walk towards the opposite side. LOL  There was no distracting this little guy, he was a man a mission.  I found myself jumping in...

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Sweetness | Chicago Newborn Photographer

Newborn sessions are always something special.  If you are not a photographer, you may look at newborn images and think they look easy.  Far from it.  Most of the time, newborn sessions are hard, sweaty work.  With heat cranked up to 80, in addition to a space heater, in order to keep babies happy, the...

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Playtime | Chicago Children’s Photographer

You never know how a child is going to be, even when it is a child you know well.  If this sweet girl looks familiar, it is because I photographed her baby twin siblings a couple months ago.  She is also the reason I am in this business at all – as her mom was...

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