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 [...]

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.

Sprinkler Fun

Chloe and Trouper had a fantastic afternoon playing in the sprinkler. People always feel bad for Trouper when they hear that he's missing a leg. I think, in the future, I'll just direct them to these pictures when telling them that he's just like other dogs. Click and image to enlarge.

Patagonia: Where Scenery Compliments Wardrobe

Well, this is almost a year and a half overdue but, as they say, better late than never. It's been a busy summer and I've had such a wonderful time capturing portraits, weddings and special events.   Usually when I get back from a trip I have to jump right into everything I missed and [...]

65 Years Strong

This is a fun family with a lot to celebrate! Congratulations to Ellen and Joe and may you celebrate many more joyful anniversaries! Click on an image to enlarge.

Six and a Half Decades

In my job I get to see a lot of special moments and this one ranks right up there.  To all of my wedding clients in the past few years, this is what 65 years of marriage looks like.  Ellen and Joe met at the University of Chicago in 1944 and were married in 1947. [...]