Theo's Session on Chicago's Lakefront - Chicago Children's Photographer

Last week I spent a late afternoon running around the museum campus in Chicago with little man Theo. He is crazy fun to hang out with and is so easy to photograph. It's so much fun having him show me his latest dance moves, his downward dog yoga moves, making rolling eyes imitating dad and have him cuddle with his parents for our pictures.






Theo was ALL about the Shedd. He and mom had just gone to the Oceanarium the week before and now he really wanted to show dad while we where there. It took a bit to prove it had closed and we couldn't get in.






While we were chatting, Theo showed me his impersonation of dad when he gets mad.....
....Coincidentally, this is the infamous look I capture of mom each photo shoot as well......
(fyi, this is Theo showing me some more dance moves, hence the eye rolling by Ann)

Thanks for a great session Theo, Ann Marie & Chris!

Cael Turns One! - Chicago Baby Photographer

A couple of weeks ago I had an awesome time with Cael for his one year session with his mom and grandmother in Oz Park. Cael is such a happy little guy and is such a pleasure to photograph. And I just love hanging out with his whole family.

Cael's first experience with feeling grass on his skin.
These moments make my heart melt when I get to photograph them.

How big is Cael? Sooo big!

This is about the time Cael was getting over the whole photography thing.

Luckily a ride from Grandma makes it all better.

Happy Anniversary Joe and Ellen

This weekend is the first anniversary for an amazingly sweet couple! Joe and Ellen got married last year at Brookfield Zoo and they were so loving and affectionate - Joe pretty much wouldn't stop holding Ellen's hands the entire day. I was so happy to be a part of their special day.

Ellen and Joe,
I hope you had a wonderful first year and many more to come!

Everett & Christina

I was super excited for Everett's wedding last weekend. It was a gorgeous ceremony overlooking Lake Sara in Effingham, IL. Christina is so lovely and I was able to be a relaxed guest instead of running around as the photographer. Of course, I couldn't help taking a few pictures, especially with Jeano as the best man.

Congratulations Christina and Everett! I hope you are having a fabulous time in South Africa.

A very handsome pair of brothers.

Their aunt, Reverend Sally Irberg officiated the ceremony.
Jeano was very nervous about losing the rings he put on his little finger. He held on to them the whole ceremony :-)

Mother Tongues - A Columbia College Thesis Dance Perfomance

I recently had the opportunity to photograph Erin Rehberg's Columbia College Chicago thesis project. It was a gorgeous performance that featured Erin Rehberg, Melanie Palmer, Christina, Biele & Megan Beseth. You can learn more about their upcoming performances by visiting Core Project's website at www.coreprojectchicago.org.