Haley+ Curtis's Engagement Photos at Truck Yard

When Haley and Curtis reached out about their engagement photos, I knew I was going to have my work cut out for me because he didn't like photos, but add a fun theme, and some McDonalds French Fries, and let's just say I think he actually had fun, even though he probably won't ever admit it:)

And yes that is a prisoner and a cop's costume. Did I mention that was the theme? And sure, it's not for everybody, just like rock climbing to say I do isn't for everyone, but I personally think they look adorable and every couple is unique and your photos should be a reflection of you. I also think Curtis just likes to pretend that he is being coerced into marriage.

Plus, marriage is about compromise: he wanted the above costumes for the Save the Date, and she wanted cute photos for their house. So we did both.

And of course we had to take one in the Time Out Chair.

Thank you TruckYard for being cool about letting us take pictures!!

And Congratulations again Haley and Curtis.

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Baby K's maternity session in Chicago

When Dylan and Mandi said they were expecting, I was so excited for them and couldn't wait to take their beautiful maternity photos. I sent Mandi some styling guide, like I do with every client, but she didn't need them. She already had 3 looks planned out with different dresses, different shoes, different jewelry, she was ready.

She also knew where she wanted the pictures taken, all I did was google map the locations to make sure the loop we did made sense and make sure our timing to catch sunset at the beach worked out. And it did.

We started with the iconic Wrigley building and Chicago's skyline.

Then we continued to beautiful Lincoln Park, and Mandi's dress by total coincidence matched the flowers, which made my photographer's heart extra happy.

We ended the day watching the sun set from the North Avenue Beach Pier and it was the perfect ending to my Chicago guided tour ...

I mean Baby K's photoshoot :) Or was it George's photoshoot? :)

GEORGE

Congratulations again friends on your beautiful baby girl!!

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Baby Hasku's Maternity Session at the Horse Barn

When Charlotte said she wanted to include Annie, her horse, for her maternity photos, I probably squealed with excitement as if I was the one that was going to be in the photos.

See, I LOOOOOOOOVE HORSES. Would live in a horse farm without even thinking twice about it if someone offered me a barn in the next hour. I wouldn't worry about the details - I know probably not the smartest - but horses have my heart since I was 5 years-old. And giving up riding when pregnant was probably the hardest, even harder than giving up sushi and cocktails :)

Anyhow, back to Charlotte, Lend and baby Madison: Charlotte described her vision as country chic, and I think the photos delivered. But I will let you be the final judge of that.

Then we took it up another notch, and went extra country chic, with Charlotte braving the colder weather to wear a beautiful red dress. Not for too long though, because getting sick for photos is never worth it and the Connecticut temperatures dropped pretty drastically when the sun went down.

My only regret: not having a similar photo of myself while pregnant with Chiara:) thankfully I am making up for it averaging about 50 photos per our weekly barn visit and I think it is safe to say that my horse addiction has been genetically passed down to her :)

In conclusion, if you are a horse person and are wanting photos, I am your girl, one hundred percent! I breath and love horses.

And don't freeze for photos, just layer up. I took maternity photos in the snow while wearing a dress, it's possible to do it safely, but you just need to have the right layers.

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