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  • Itasca Family Photographers | Candid Outdoor Portraits

    Itasca Family Photographers | Candid Outdoor Portraits

    Why I Love Being One of the Many Itasca Family Photographers

    As an Itasca family photographers know what a beautiful this chicago suburb is. I am always looking for locations with beautiful scenery. In addition, I want a place where kids can truly be themselves. Sometimes my photo shoots are as simple as a walk to the park. During that time, we can easily capture your family’s essence.

    A Recent Itasca Family Session

    Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing a family of five in Itasca, Illinois. The weather was absolutely perfect. Specifically, it was sunny and warm but not too hot. This family included two parents, three young children, and a beautiful golden retriever. First, we spent the afternoon walking around the park. Next, the kids had a blast playing on the playground. Overall, we simply enjoyed being outdoors.

    Capturing the Golden Hour

    Early morning light really gives me the best images. This is because we are never in a rush to beat the sunset. Working with three preteens was so much fun. Furthermore, they were all full of unique personalities.

    Why Candid Moments Matter

    As a photographer, I love capturing candid moments like these. Indeed, they show the true essence of a family. You can see their love, their connection, and their joy. For example, these photos show the children laughing and playing. Meanwhile, the parents watch over them with pride while the dog runs around. If you are looking for Itasca family photographers who capture real life, I would love to help.

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    Candid lifestyle family portraits taken in Itasca Illinois
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  • Project 5for5 days

    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.

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

    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

    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 Photography / Short Stories / Cloudy day

    ( I have been trying to think of a way to blog more personal stuff. It is honestly daunting with out any inspiration. That’s why I created the Short Stories series for me. As a way to capture the everyday and have it make sense in my brain and in my blog. Hopefully I can stick to blogging more and sharing the beauty of the everyday this way.)

    C l o u d y  D a y //

    A year ago I wouldn’t have even thought of bringing my camera out on a cloudy day . I was so in-love with sunset, backlit images, that it was clouding my vision (Pun intended)a bit. I joined the Erin Hensley 365 group and all the different light possibilities she explores, have quite frankly taken me by surprise. I have learned so much!, and feel so much more inspired than ever before. Also the group for Goodbye Posing Guide has been incredible. Everyday seeing inspiration of amazing artist who are also learning and on a journey of their own is enough to get me going for my  camera daily. I am so pumped to seek out all that I love about photography and share it here with you all.

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  • Chicago children’s photographer – Zoe almost one -pt2

    Zoe, almost one pt-deux
    Yeah, so of course after submitting her to almost an hour of indoor photographs we had to go outdoors.
    Remember that winter weather break we got in late January, I believe? Well it was sunny and gloriously warm. The snow on the ground just topped off the beauty.

    (also, in this post zoe changes colors) ha!google color cast. Sorrounded by white snow and greens will do that to a girl 🙂

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  • Chicago – Family- Photographer – Menchaca family

    Menchaca family
    Once of the most wonderful families I know. I am so very excited because this year, I get to watch these two walk down the isle. I get to see their love unite, and complete a family. It makes me so incredibly happy for them. They deserve nothing but happiness for many years to come. I have to admit that I was secretly hoping Jeremy would pop out the ring here and have me photograph the proposal, because of course we all knew he had the ring. Unfortunately he was selfish (sarcasm!!!) and wanted that special moment to be between them two, alone. Can’t wait to toast to their love & dance the night away. Congrats you guys!!!!!

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