A Long Distance Visit - Rockford Family Photographer

I met with the Cowgill family last week to capture some family and extended family pictures. I knew family was from out of town, but was surprised when I asked where they replied Japan and California.

We met at the beautiful Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Illinois. We had fun walking around looking at the landscaping while stopping for a few pictures here and there.

We managed to catch some cute pictures! Enjoy your sneak peek!

A wee bit of Heaven - Loves Park Newborn Photographer

I met with Linnea & Mike to get some baby loving in this last week. I am always amazed at how little, and perfect babies are, and even more the parents that are smitten with their new arrival.

Miss Eva handled our little session well, only crying a little as we stripped her of her clothes. She was quickly comforted with Daddy & Mommy's warm hands.

Congratulations on your beautiful little girl! 

A Stanley Cup Win - Roscoe/Rockton/South Beloit Family Photographer

I met with Michael & Noel for some family pictures Wednesday afternoon. Michael is a die hard Chicago Blackhawks fan and it they were scheduled to play to possibly win the Stanley Cup an hour into our photo session. 

I knew that Michael wasn't shaving his beard during the playoffs on superstitions, so when I met them at their home and realized he had shaved his face - I was a worried photographer. All I could think of was that he shaved, the Blackhawks would lose, and I'd be the culprit of it. So when they brought out the jerseys to wear in some pictures, I could feel my nervousness rise. 

We quickly took all the family pictures so Michael could rush home to watch the game. Needless to say I rushed home to watch too. I know Michael was pacing after the game went into overtime, as I was too.

Thankfully, the Blackhawks got the one needed goal to WIN the Stanley Cup. 

Enjoy your sneak peek!

This is baby Duncan saying "Lady, please get that camera AWAY from ME!"

A Fairy Princess Fifth - Roscoe/Rockton Children's Photographer

I met Taylor and her Mommy out at Hononegah Forest Preserve for her Five year pictures. Taylor had picked out a ribbon steamer headband and a tutu skirt for her session. 

She looked so cute, just like a fairy princess. 

Before we called it quits on the session, Taylor changed into her gymnastics mode and we tried to catch some cartwheels of hers. I'm pretty sure she was dizzy before we were done, but she was a great sport about it!

Thanks for letting me take your pictures, enjoy your sneak peek!