What a fun and adventurous couple! Hardly do I ever get a couple that will take full advantage of the time they have with me. Bicentennial Park & Union Station in Joliet were our stops! 

Kendra met Chris at the University of Illinois while they were both pursuing degrees in Journalism. Being Kendra's teaching assistant, the two became friends. It wasn't until after graduation when the Kendra and Chris became serious, but a 6-hour drive between them was less than ideal. The two moved in together to make things easier and made Southern Illinois their home. A surprise proposal at the Daley Plaza's Christkindlmarket in Chicago in front of family followed, oh and yes the moment was captured on camera! Thank you! 

"We are perfect for each other and play off of our strengths.  We are totally silly with each other but love each other unconditionally."  
 
 
I've been anxiously waiting to post these! Had to wait until after Mother's Day clearly! Rarely do I get a chance to do an adult sibling shoot. These guys, they couldn't have been more fun!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I dug this one up from the archives. I truly forgot how much I loved it. It was a very unexpected find walking down the street in the loop. I had to look twice, it almost looked setup. 
In other news, I am trying to get back to showing at galleries. It has been a while and I miss it. Life has been busy, and it just got more hectic. My husband and I are in the process of purchasing our first home. I am hoping to receive some phone calls from gallery directors soon. More exposure sure would be helpful.  Here's hoping. 
 
 
6 months later and the cuteness is obviously exponential...
 
 
Took photos of the cutest newborn named Maya Orion back over the summer, and will be taking her 6 month photos today! Thought I would give her a blog entry for her first shoot before I post the new one. Check out that middle name! ORION! That gives her major coolness points :-) 
 
 
After a good 7+ inches of snow yesterday, we ended up at Navy Pier. No regrets because these turned out great! Beautiful winter weather today! I give you Amy and Drew!
 
 
The most interesting bouquet I have ever seen! How creative! The wedding was put together beautifully, couldn't be happier with the photos! Congrats!