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Love on the beach | Adri De La Cruz Chicago and West suburbs intimate wedding photographer

November 14, 2018January 31, 2019by Adri De La Cruz | Photographer2 Comments

Earlier this year I hosted my first ever workshop. I was as sick as a dog. I think my body loves to mess with me the most when stress is high. The only constant during stressful times is knowing that there will be so much out of your control. I might as well surrender to it. I wanted to share these images from that day because I was so insanely in awe of B. Brittany De Jesus that is. She’s the real deal. Just a genuine, vibrant soul. Full of that spark that so many in this industry seem to just let go off at a certain point. I hope she never loses that shine. Check out these incredible images, taken by me, instructed and posed by her. I learned so damn much. I’m beyond grateful for her.

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Summer is back | Chicago and suburbs family photographer

June 2, 2016June 2, 2016by Adri De La Cruz | Photographer1 Comment

OH HALLELUJAH !!

Summer is here! and of course we’ll soon be complaining of the high temperatures, mosquitos and the traffic. But for now we bask in the lovely honeymoon phase of when summer returns. Those few days when it is warm enough to get wet and be ok with it and not freeze outside. It is a joke in Chicago that our spring is non existent we go from one extreme to the other.

So finally! We explored with the beautiful sun shinning over us. We were searching for frogs as we always are. As usual we catch none. My son was sad, but quickly recovered playing in the water and being able to see his other favorite bugs and birds. My littlest is just happy to be where her brother is, learning along the way. She of course also wanted to get naked and jump in.

I can’t wait for more exploring and fulfilling our summer bucket list.

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Project 5for5 days

October 13, 2015October 13, 2015by Adri De La Cruz | PhotographerLeave a Comment

More failures to add

So here I am. Last month I attempted a P/30 and I will humbly say that it was not a success. My heart just was not into it. The images I took were not my best, it was like a chore to me. It was dreadful. Maybe I’m just not a “project ” person. I just have to accept it and move on. I’m at a point in my life where realizations are so incredibly welcomed. I have stopped trying to be someone I’m not, and this is another step in the right direction. Will I try again? Who knows , maybe. It was a little disappointing to not pull through for myself for a month alone. But alas, some friends on facebook. tagged me to join along this week and share 5 for 5 days, easy enough right? Well here we go.. wish me luck.

5 FOR 5… DAY UNO

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Chicago Documentary and Story telling photographer – Short stories, crazy girl

September 29, 2015by Adri De La Cruz | PhotographerLeave a Comment

Last days of summer are seriously cherished around here. Chicago’s weather is volatile at best. Soon comes those deep winter days , where the sun sets a four pm and we get to stay indoors all the time , sadly. On this day we headed to the Taste of Melrose Pk . We rode cool rides and ate lots of tacos. We shopped around, well window shopped really. Little miss Zoe fell in love with a baby doll , that I obviously was not going to buy, I mean we have like… 20 babies. I wish I would have photographed the fit she threw, because it was a big one. No one was going to separate her from her long lost baby doll , she was in tears. I was slowly pulling her away …when Abuelo (my dad) stepped in as most grandfathers do, and bought it for her. The lady from the shop wanted twenty dollars, and of course my dad bartered with her down to ten, I believe. Zoe pushed that dolly out of there in spite of my objections. She was as happy as can be.

At least I got to photograph her toting around this baby, and stopping traffic. I think she would call that day a success.

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Chicago documentary & storytelling family photography

September 28, 2015September 28, 2015by Adri De La Cruz | Photographer2 Comments

AT HOME SESSION – Lunde family

Love, so much love. You know when you walk into a home and you immediately feel comfortable, maybe its the warm inviting decor, or maybe it’s the amazing heart and souls occupying the home. I’m thinking it’s the latter This family is so special to me, The mama is a photographer as well, and she trusted me to be able to take these for her. We are slowly becoming such great friends, and our kids love being together. So I knew it would be an effortless session for me, and it was. I did very minimal posing and just shot them being them. It might be one of my favorite sessions to date.

P & baby O are just as sweet as they photograph. I look forward to seeing them grow .

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Chicago Documentary & Storytelling Photographer-JRP headshots

September 9, 2015September 9, 2015by Adri De La Cruz | PhotographerLeave a Comment

H E A D S H O T S

I had so much fun exchanging Head shots with this beautiful lady. She is the owner of Jessica Rassmusen Photography. Jessica was amazing! It was,I believe an awkward experience for the both of us. I still had so much fun. She is one of those wild spirits, who flows freely and goes where her heart dictates. At least that is what I got from speaking to her. She is currently in Illlinois, but close to moving her whole family of four to the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. I am so excited for her, and I can’t wait to read and see where the journey takes her. Can you believe she has two kiddos. Nope, I can’t either.

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Chicago documentary and storytelling photography-Pond mini sessions

September 4, 2015September 4, 2015by Adri De La Cruz | PhotographerLeave a Comment

POND MINI SESSION

I photographed this sweet family back almost two years ago. I am so glad, Gina called last minute for my availability. It is really, truly an honor to see the children of your clients grow up before your eyes. I met sweet baby P and her brother at her newborn session. I can say he is still as doting as he was , when he was swooning over that new bundle of joy.

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Chicago newborn photographer – Fresh 48 baby K

February 26, 2015February 26, 2015by Adri De La Cruz | PhotographerLeave a Comment

Fresh 48, Sweet baby Kellen.
My first ever fresh session, and I am completely hooked.
Kellen was such a sweetheart. He is the third boy for Michelle, and she still was swooning just as if he was her first. Michelle of course looked stunning. I loved the relaxed setting for these sessions. I know hospitals are a source of anxiety for some. I weirdly love hospitals, I think mainly because my children were born there, and coming back brings back those excited feelings.

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Chicago Family Photographer – Falicetti family

January 16, 2015January 16, 2015by Adri De La Cruz | Photographer1 Comment

F A L I C E T T I family!
We had a brand new adventure this year around. Last year little J was not a runner! This year I saw his brand new excitement for exploring. The same I saw in my own child as he learned to walk. He was also about to become a big brother, I think he realized that and decided to really make this last photo shoot as a single child count ;). We played, I chased and snapped the shutter. I always enjoy them so much! Can’t wait to see what else is in store for them. Congrats on the new baby !

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