Ally
Her Senior Portraits
Chicago, IL
June 23, 2009
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Ally is one of my "distant" cousins that I don't often get to see. It's absolutely amazing to see how she has grown up, and how it's seemingly been all in a blink of an eye. I've been told she's an amazing softball player (a catcher to be exact). From getting to know her even throughout the shoot, I can say that she's just a sweetheart, and lots of fun! :) Did I mention she's beautiful too??

Anyway - thanks so much Ally and Julie (Ally's mom) - I'm so glad that I got to spend time with you both, and hope to get to do so much more often!!! Much love!

~amy

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!