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And so we meet again..
September 28, 2023 - And so we meet again.. I t is not unusual for me to have repeated sessions with my clients. In fact that is probably a p...
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The Art of Marriage
September 14, 2023 - An Excerpt from The Art Of Marriage by Wilferd Arlan Peterson
Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens.
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"For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), It's always our self we find in the sea.
August 23, 2023 - "For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), It's always our self we find in the sea."
-E.E. Cummings
Kiley Pritchett’s...
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You can find me where the sand meets the water
August 03, 2023 - You can find me where the sand meets the water
The Wanty family has a long history of being in love with beach life s...
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Who am I if I can't carry it all?
June 16, 2023 - Who am I if I can't carry it all?
Raegan has a different hero every year. This year it is Luisa from Disney's movie...
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Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.
April 25, 2023 - Whatever you do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Karmello's Aunt Shari calls...
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Another Fall, another turned page...
December 01, 2021 - Another Fall, another turned page...
This is my fifth Fall taking photos of the Yonan family..and it may well be my l...
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It's a Family Thang!
May 12, 2021 - It's a Family Thang!
I haven't really been shooting this year as most of my clients know..I've been on hiatus...but s...
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Keep calm Schaterika is turning 30
May 05, 2021 - Keep calm Schaterika is turning 30!
Time and tide wait for no man, but time always stands still for a woman of thirty....
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The best things in life are the people we love
December 05, 2020 - The best things in life are the people we love
Some of my clients are my friends first and clients second..and Steve an...
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Some women fear the fire some women simply become it..
December 02, 2020 - Some women fear the fire some women simply become it..
r.h. sin
Weeks ago I was approached by a young woman wanting...
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Change is the only constant in life
November 14, 2020 - Change is the only constant in life
The last time I saw Ashley and Prince they were waiting for the arrival of little P...
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The family is one of nature's masterpieces
November 06, 2020 - The family is one of nature's masterpieces I love this adorable family from 3-year-old Teja to 5 1/2-year-old Zohora to...
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Where words leave off music begins...
November 04, 2020 - Where words leave off music begins...
Senior Nick Schemerhorn is quite the musician, playing 16 instruments fluidly.
H...
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It was only in the theater that I lived
November 03, 2020 - It was only in the theater that I lived.
Oscar Wilde
Recently I photographed Highland High School Senior, Kaitlyn,...
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Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the Fall
November 02, 2020 - Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the Fall.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
For the past 4 years, I have met wi...
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Distance is Temporary but Love is Forever
October 15, 2020 - Distance is Temporary but Love is Forever
Two years ago I met Jeremy and Halle while shooting a family session for Je...
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She's an old soul with young eyes
July 15, 2020 - She's an old soul with young eyes, a vintage heart, and a beautiful mind.
--Nicole Lyons
This weekend I met new hi...
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The past doesn't matter. Take today.
July 11, 2020 - Move On.
The past doesn't matter. Take Today.
— Becky Sauerbrunn
2020 has definitely been a rough year all around...
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Raegan turns threenager
July 06, 2020 - Threenager: A person age 3 years old, possessing the attitude and demeanor of a teenager.
Welcome to being 3 sweet go...
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The beautiful before and the happy ever after...
June 21, 2020 - The beautiful Before and the happy ever After...
Despite this crazy time, I was compelled to meet with Mike and Megan...
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“Men are what their mothers made them.”
April 11, 2020 - “Men are what their mothers made them.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
It seems like literally yesterday that I photographe...
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Glamour is what I sell, it's my stock in trade.
February 26, 2020 - Glamour is what I sell, it's my stock in trade.
Marlene Dietrich
When Shahneya sent me a photo of the dress she...
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My new friend
October 07, 2019 - My new friend
Who doesn't like making new friends? Especially the little blonde adorable kind!
I definitely made a n...
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And in today already walks tomorrow
July 08, 2019 - And in today already walks tomorrow.
Brady Lint is a soccer-playing Senior at Dexter High School. This good looking...
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No one is useless in this world that lightens the burdens of others
June 15, 2019 - No one is useless in this world that lightens the burdens of others
When Kellie was last in front of my camera she wa...
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Twice the giggles double the fun Raegan turns two
May 24, 2019 - Twice the giggles double the fun, Raegan turns 2
Here we are again to celebrate sweet Raegan's birthday!
And she h...
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Baby in the City
January 14, 2019 - Baby in the City
A couple of weeks ago I met with Imani and Julian as they wait for their February 17th due date of...
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Family like branches on a tree..
January 14, 2019 - Family, like branches in a tree, we all grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one.
If you've follow...
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Family is where life begins and love never ends-Yonan Family
November 01, 2018 - Family is where life begins and love never ends
I was so thrilled to have the Yonan family in front of my camera agai...
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Behind every successful child is a great mother
October 28, 2018 - Behind every successful child is a great mother From the very beginning of my correspondence with Shari Brooks I could t...
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You are my sonshine-Adult family session
October 18, 2018 - You are my sonshine.
~Author Unknown
I met the Ritchey family on a beautiful day as September came to a close. T...
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You never understand life until it grows inside of you-Maternity session
October 10, 2018 - I have been wanting to get Ashley Kwateng in front of my camera for 10 years. Of course back then she was Ashley McGuire...
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And then there were 5-Paquin Family
October 08, 2018 - And then there were 5..
I met Melissa and Ted two and a half years ago when I photographed their engagement/family...
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Today a bride, tomorrow a wife--Clark Wedding
September 30, 2018 - Today a bride, tomorrow a wife
On Friday September 7th, 2018 Stephanie Driver became Stephanie Clark when she and and...
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Life is always better at the beach-Senior Session
September 22, 2018 - Life is always better at the beach
I met Vanessa a couple of years ago during her family's Christmas photo session so...
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I'm a queen crowned in my curls--Senior Session
September 01, 2018 - I'm a queen crowned in my curls
I first met Chloe 2 years ago when photographing her equally adorable friend Lanie. T...
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What does the fox say-Newborn Session
August 25, 2018 - What does the fox say?
He says--I'm ADORABLE!!
Little Grayson Lawrence Weber made his appearance on Saturday Aug...
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A Happy Place Engagement
August 07, 2018 - A Happy Place
Recently I joined Jennifer and David to celebrate their wedding which is planned for October 4th, 201...
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We swiped right to the rest of our lives--Wedding of Derek and Ashlee Rusin
August 03, 2018 - "We swiped right to the rest of our lives.."
In the day and age of social media for everything, even dating, it is...
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Believe in Magic Unicorn Sessions
July 13, 2018 - -Believe in Magic-
A unicorn themed photo shoot has been on my photo bucket list for awhile. So when a client reque...
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Age does not protect you from love, but love, to some extent, protects you from age
June 11, 2018 - "Age does not protect you from love, but love, to some extent, protects you from age." ― Anais Nin
I am a firm believ...
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“O Innocence, with laughing eyes! Thou art a cherub from the skies, A wanderer from heaven.”
June 07, 2018 - “ O Innocence, with laughing eyes! Thou art a cherub from the skies, A wanderer from heaven. ”
When I look at beautif...
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True love stories never have endings
June 04, 2018 - True love stories never have endings.
D ireoce and Micheal have known each other for 30 years and have been married f...
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Graduation is not the end, it is the beginning-Alix's Senior Session
May 31, 2018 - Graduation is not the end, it is the beginning.
As another school year comes to a close it is time to say goodbye to th...
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Where the wild things are--Teja turns one!
May 29, 2018 - “Oh, please don't go—we'll eat you up—we love you so!”...
And so began my photoshoot with the one year old birthday...
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Celebration of life and long lasting love
May 27, 2018 - Fiercely independent at a young age, Josie worked two jobs during high school. Soon after graduation she would marry her...
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God created boys, full of spirit and fun to explore and conquer, to romp and run
March 28, 2018 - God created boys, full of spirit and fun to explore and conquer, to romp and run.
-Auther Unknown
And that's jus...
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Fear is stupid. So are regrets.--Pin Up
February 07, 2018 - Fear is stupid. So are regrets.
Marilyn Monroe
Every woman should have a day where they are the center of attentio...
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New year, new life-Lifestyle Newborn Session
January 12, 2018 - New Year, New Life
On November 24th I was scheduled to do a maternity session for Marisol...but her little Liam had...
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Family is more than blood-Senior Session
January 03, 2018 - Family is more than blood.
I am a firm believer that it takes more than blood to make someone your family. I have p...
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Peace on earth will come to stay, When we live Christmas every day
December 26, 2017 - "Peace on earth will come to stay, When we live Christmas every day"
-- Helen Steiner Rice
From friends to family,...
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Concrete Jungle Engagement Session
November 22, 2017 - Finding solitude in the concrete jungle is powerful and peaceful.
- Mike Dolan
I am inspired by all types of locat...
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Rain Rain Go Away-The Yonan family
November 08, 2017 - Rain Rain Go Away.
On an otherwise, almost mild, late October day, I had the pleasure of meeting this photogenic fami...
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Long Lost Love Reunited
November 01, 2017 - Long Lost Love Reunited
Thirty three years ago, at the tender age of 12 and 13, Angela and Fred met at his Pop Warner...
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Blood makes you related. Loyalty makes you family.
October 27, 2017 - Blood makes you related. Loyalty makes you family.
So on what may have been one of the last really nice weekends of t...
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And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul
October 25, 2017 - And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.
This past July, on the 28th of the month, Eric Kinney pro...
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One year down, forever to go
October 24, 2017 - One year down, forever to go.
Mike and Megan Wadowski were married last year on July 2nd, 2016 and next month marks...
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We'll always have Paris
October 16, 2017 - "We'll always have Paris"
Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca
Thirty five years ago this month Paris Freeman came into the...
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Quiet People Have the Loudest Minds-Rodriguez Family and Senior Siblings
September 17, 2017 - Quiet People have the Loudest Minds
“I’ve always liked quiet people: You never know if they’re dancing in a daydream...
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Men are what their mother made them--Senior Session with Hana Koilpillai
September 09, 2017 - "Men are what their mother made them."
Of course there are exceptions to every rule but in most cases, when you see a...
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Generations of Love
August 09, 2017 - Generations of Love
Here's to strong women.
May we know them.
May we be them.
May we raise them.
This week I had...
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Ava Celebrates a Milestone
July 03, 2017 - Ava Celebrates a Milestone
Happy 1st Birthday to Ava Lucia Corral!
Ava just turned one on June 6th, 2017.
As you...
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Newborn Baby Mohini
June 23, 2017 - Newborn Baby Mohini
Used to wrap my hands around his little finger
Turns out he was wrapped around mine
He said "You...
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Ted and Melissa and a Detroit Wedding
June 14, 2017 - Ted and Melissa
A Bachelor proposal leads to a beautiful Detroit wedding.
It all began when one of Melissa's clients,...
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Noa turns One
June 11, 2017 - Noa turns One
Recently I was asked to photograph little Noa's very first birthday celebration on June 7th.
It was ju...
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I've never seen a smiling face that was not beautiful ..
April 24, 2017 - I've never seen a smiling face that was not beautiful.
Author Unknown
I had the pleasure of photographing two...
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Big City Girl
April 24, 2017 - Big City Girl
Apparently this was Kate's second attempt at Senior images...her first attempt at a local beach at the...
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The days are long but the years are short
April 14, 2017 - The days are long but the years are short...
My latest session with the Whiting family was a lifestyle session in t...
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Every ending is a new beginning
April 11, 2017 - Every ending is a new beginning..
Last September I met Erin Cantrell, owner of Erin Cantrell Fitness, when I photogra...
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Sisters share memories and grown up dreams..
February 06, 2017 - Sisters share memories and grown up dreams.
And so it is with sisters Sarah Benich and Heather Mallard. Born just...
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Love and Hope
November 16, 2016 - “Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without the words
And never stops at all...
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Cubs versus White Sox
November 15, 2016 - I first met the Littig family when I took images of the youngest Littig, the oh-so-adorable Declan, for his first birthd...
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The archer is the true weapon..
November 03, 2016 - "The archer is the true weapon; the bow is just a long piece of wood."
Sebastien de Castell, Traitors Blade
Seni...
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The Major and his Minors
October 30, 2016 - Well this family definitely makes my list for one of my cutest family groups, that is for sure. And when it came to coor...
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Fun and Fearless in the Big City
October 27, 2016 - I am always a big fan of new sites, as I've said before, so photographing at Promontory Point in Chicago was a cool new...
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Mothers are all slightly insane...
October 25, 2016 - "Mothers are all slightly insane."
J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye
As a mother myself I can surely attest to t...
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From making horror movies to music...
October 21, 2016 - From making horror movies to music, Austin Holloway is very much a creative soul. At our first meeting he seemed very qu...
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You may say I'm a dreamer...
October 12, 2016 - You may say I'm a dreamer..but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us. And the world will live as one.
Joh...
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Twenty five years and counting...
September 28, 2016 - It's always super cool when someone from another state sees my work and decides to hire me while they are in town.
So I...
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Champions rarely talk. They just perform and the world around them talks.
September 11, 2016 - Champions rarely talk. They just perform and the world around them talks.
That quote basically sums up my meeting I h...
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A portrait is not made in the camera but on either side of it...
September 09, 2016 - A portrait is not made in the the camera but on either side of it.
Edward Steichen
I can't remember how far ba...
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Life is like a Ferris wheel..
September 07, 2016 - "Life is like a Ferris wheel..sometimes you're up, sometimes you're down. In the end you just have to learn how to enjoy...
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My first grandchild turns two years old!
August 29, 2016 - Two years ago on August 29th, 2014 at 10:12 a.m Felicity Shay Adams came in to the world at St. Anthony's Hospital in Cr...
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I'm gonna marry that girl some day...
August 17, 2016 - Eight years ago Bo Speichert spotted Chaunah Macewicz at the Buddy and Pals in Crown Point where she worked. The second...
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Local fire showcases both heartache and heroes in Whiting, Indiana
August 15, 2016 - As a portrait photographer I am used to capturing emotion. Usually that emotion is one of happiness. But earlier this we...
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My favorite place to take Senior Portraits in Ann Arbor, Michigan
August 13, 2016 - I'm sure all photographers have their favorite locale, their go to spot. I am no exception. And while I am always up for...
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Senior Sydney Marzec in Downtown Detroit on the Riverfront and at The Belt
August 10, 2016 - It is both exciting and scary to photograph a new location. You are always a little worried there won't be places that s...
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The Third Time is a Charm--Anjy and Keith Schweder at Porter County Fair, Valparaiso, In
July 30, 2016 - I'm a firm believer in the adage the third time is a charm. At least that is my experience in romantic relationships.. a...
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The Lipman Family at Montrose Harbor in Chicago
July 21, 2016 - What a pleasure to meet this sweet family from Chicago. They even introduced me to a new area to shoot at-Montrose Harbo...
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Ashley and Humberto's Wedding at St. Joseph's Church in Hammond, & Aberdeen Manor, Valparaiso
July 19, 2016 - Fourteen years ago I met the bride when she became best friends with one of my daughters while they were both attending...
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