Chase + Matt

Chase and I have been friends for most of our lives, a statement that makes me feel equal parts old and blessed. There are so many things that I love and admire about this girl: her loyalty, her listening ear, her sense of humor and her sincerity, to name a few. But on her wedding [...]

Chase + Matt: A First Glimpse

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So many more images coming from this special couple!

‘Twas the night before the wedding…

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'Twas the night before the wedding and all through the bar Friends had gathered from both near and far Glasses raised in celebration, on the eve of "I Do" To celebrate Chase and Matt with a toast or two

Kate on the Beach

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On my last morning in Charlevoix I took a series of portraits for my sister, Kate. She has such an interesting face to photograph what with her "special eye" (her right eye is two-toned) and the line of freckles on her chin that give the illusion of a dimple. Kate's the baby of the family [...]

I loved waking up this morning to see these faces and to learn more about the fabulous school that is educating hundreds of children at Giwa Farm. Makes me want to go back to Kenya immediately and bring everyone I know and love to meet these inspiring people!

Mini Me

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From the day that my niece, Chloe, was born she looked like her mom, Lizzy. The fact that they have started to dress alike makes me feel like I'm seeing double! GoGo got these two matching PJ's for Christmas and they wore them to the beach. And then to breakfast. True story! Click an image [...]

Greatest Hits

Hayden and his family are moving west to Colorado but before trading in skyscrapers for mountains, they wanted a true Chicago-themed family portrait. Mother Nature forced us to reschedule a couple of times, but we got it! The greatest hits included: South Pond, Adler Planetarium, Burnham Harbor and Buckingham Fountain. Click an image to enlarge.