Katy
with cameos by
Lauren (sister) and Mom
Chicago, IL
June 22, 2009
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I cannot believe how quickly time flies, and how fast children grow up! Katy is the daughter of one of my father's best friends. I remember when both she and her sister, Lauren were born. I cannot believe that Katy will be going into college next year already!!

We spent the day downtown yesterday with her sister and mom, roaming the city for interesting photo opportunities. The weather was absolutely dreadful; hot, sticky, hazy, and super sunny. Somehow, though, Katy managed to look absolutely lovely throughout the entire shoot. Poor Lauren was a little trooper, enduring the heat through almost the entire shoot. Towards the end, she opted to play in the fountain at Millenium park with her mom rather than go with me and Katy to finish the shoot.

We managed to capture some really great images of Katy, and even took a few shots of Lauren with a few cameos by Joann (their lovely and sweet mother).

Thanks so much for spending the day with me, ladies! I had so much fun, and hope you did too!!

~amy

Jessica
Chicago Portrait Session
June 21, 2009
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Jessica is just getting started with her new business as an event planner (http://newtraditionevents.com). She contacted me to ask for some portraits for her website and other marketing materials, and I couldn't have been happier. She was a lot of fun to work with, and really had a great character about her, despite the somewhat miserable weather yesterday (VERY sticky and hot).

For all you brides and party planners out there, definitely consider this woman for your planning needs - she's just a joy to work with!

Nick and Jane
Their Wedding Day
June 20, 2009
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Nick and Jane are a rare pair as far as clients go... They've somehow managed to become very special friends before their wedding day even arrived. Nick is talented, kind, thoughtful, caring and encouraging. Jane is incredibly smart, sweet, caring, BEAUTIFUL, supportive, and just overall amazing. I am so very grateful and fortunate to call both of these people friends.

Sharing their big day with them yesterday was that much more special for me because of the friendship I have with them.

Their wedding day was held at the St. Charles Country Club in St. Charles, IL. Despite the somewhat sticky and warm weather, the ceremony was absolutely gorgeous. I'd never seen a groom gently brush his bride's hair from her eyes during a ceremony before, but it was a sweet and delicate moment that I will never forget.

Their entire day was like a magical dance, and speaking of dancing, this fantastic couple did quite a bit of that! They spun around the dance floor in such a graceful way it seemed as though they were dancing on clouds. Their smiles and loving glances at each other throughout the day brought a warmth and hope to my heart.

Thank you both so very much for asking me to capture the moments of your wedding day. An extra special thank you to your families for being so accommodating and kind to me and my assistant, Helen.

I am so excited and happy for you both, and cannot wait to continue a friendship with you both for years to come.

Much love!

~amy