I grew up with this adorable girl's Mom.... we were neighbors, we had sleepovers, we dressed our baby dolls.  I haven't seen her since High School and we reconnected on facebook.
I was overjoyed for her when she announced she was going to be a Mom, especially that she was going to have a little girl.
We decided to take her photos when lil Miss was around 6 weeks old.  Had a little chance to grow into her personality and still fit into newborn clothes.
I couldn't stop snuggling her as soon as I got her out of her car seat.... she is so chill and a diva at the same time, I love it!  It was really cool helping Mom dress her, it was like we were kids playing in her basement all over again. 
Here are some of my favorite photos from her adorable shoot.

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I have recently teamed up with Libby of Chicago Custom Cakes for my cake smash photo shoots.  We are in a couple of private Mom groups on facebook and decided to throw a contest to photograph a boy who had just turned one, or who was about to turn one.
The response was amazing.... there were so many adorable little boys to photograph!
My 3 year old Viola chose Dezi's name out of the box of names.
Dezi's Mom brought the most stylish outfit choices for this little man.  Overalls, shorts with suspenders and a straw fedora.  I was in love.
Besides being cute as can be, Dezi has a personality to match.  I enjoyed flirting with him during his shoot.... Libby made a blue and yellow cupcake cake for Dezi to dive into.  He was a bit apprehensive at first, but he enjoyed her delicious creation.
He is used to sweets.... his Mom make delicious cookies!
Here are some of my favorite pics from his cake smash shoot!

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I have been photographing the Kim family for just under 3 years.  I love watching Derrick (aka the Turtle) grow.  Every time I see him he inches further and further out of his shell.  He has an infectious personality and is a sweet and sensitive boy.
His Grandparents are visiting from South Korea and his Mom wanted to document this special time together.
They stopped by my studio and coordinated their outfits (finally), I was excited to shoot.  The love between Derrick and his Grandparents shines through in these photos.  I was also proud of Derrick's Mom.... she's been practicing her smile ;)
Here are some of my favorite images from our recent shoot.

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