Where There’s Smoke…

I'm happy to introduce my new nephew, James Ford Silvia! Nicknamed "Smoke" by my niece when he was the size of a kiwi, the first 36 hours of his life has proven that the nickname will certainly stick! Much more of this handsome boy to come but I wanted to document Chloe's first meeting with [...]

2012 Family Portrait Season

I have received a couple messages recently asking where images from 2012 family portraits are. I actually split this blog into two a few months back and have been posting client images to the new J. Winter Photography Photoblog. That being said, I'm really happy with how Family Portrait Season went this year, and wanted to [...]

Happy Ballerina

Chloe was a ballerina for Halloween and I couldn't help but take a couple of before and after Trick-or-Treat pictures of my adorable niece. Click an image to enlarge.

Chloe Plays at North Pond

Family portrait season has officially started! First of many this year, Chloe at North Pond in Lincoln Park with her parents and her grandmother, visiting from China. Click an image to enlarge.

Chase + Matt: A First Glimpse

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So many more images coming from this special couple!

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 [...]