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chicago newborn baby & family photographers | bump club vip casting call #1

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

The other month I got together with a good friend, Lindsay Pinchuk, and owner of Bump Club Chicago – Chicago’s first and only social event group for new and expecting moms – for both pictures of her family and a little catching up.  At the end of our visit we took some time to brainstorm future plans for Simply by Suzy and Bump Club, ultimately deciding that it would be a fantastic idea to start doing monthly casting call sessions for her VIPs.  Not only am I totally psyched to support Lindsay and her moms through these sessions but I’m really looking forward to seeing what direction this goes in for impacting my artwork.. as an artist I crave trying new things, even if it’s something so small as working with a family purely out of my own creative desire, and I think this will be the perfect outlet to push myself creatively and meet some really awesome families along the way :)

Our first casting call was for a newborn session and took place last month here in the city.  We got together one rainy day (ahh the gloom and storms seem to be making a regular appearance these days..) and literally just hung out, chatted about life in NYC, great foodie spots to hit up (Vasili and I are BIG breakfast foodies!), and lots of feeding time.  We also did some of our usual sleepy shots but thought it would be pretty cool to leave her sweet onesie outfit on to make something new out of something old.   New ideas are always a hit or miss.. this one was definitely a hit for us.

Anyway here are but a few of my favorites from our morning together.  A big congrats to this VIP family on their new addition and also an even bigger thank you for allowing to us the pleasure of spending time with you and for capturing your most special new treasure.  We had so much fun getting to know you three and are looking forward to catching up again soon hopefully XO

For more info on how to become a Bump Club & Beyond VIP mom (or dad!) and have a chance at participating in one of our upcoming monthly casting calls, visit the following link or email info@bumpclubandbeyond.com: http://www.bumpclubandbeyond.com/bcb-vip-club/?s2member_seeking=page-20&s2member_level_req=1

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chicago newborn family & birth story photographers | harper adelaide.

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Though I’ve come across many baby names I adore, I think it’s official… I’ve found the perfect baby name – Harper Adelaide.

Vasili and I visited this bunch not long ago to help capture their Harper’s debut, who totally lived up to her perfect name with her perfectly sweet and sleepy personality (she slept so soundly I literally think we could have worked with her all day!).  And this session was just that much more special to me as I had just spent oodles of time with mom & dad in the months leading up to Harper’s arrival as I documented her entire birth story from belly to birth and beyond.  For me there were two highlights to this session.. the first was when we got Harper sleeping in a basket of mom & dad’s tandem bicycle as mom had specifically requested we try this shot.  As a photographer there is nothing more satisfying than hearing the gasp and seeing the look on a parent’s face when we capture something so special to them.. this was totally one of those moments :) Another favorite for me was all the shots I got of Harper nursing with mom and hanging out with their two pups, Gracie & Gretchen.  Every time my own mom would go through my baby books with me as a kid she always would stop at the ones of me nursing.. she would trail her fingers across the picture and smile as I could see her reliving the memory in her mind.  There is something so special about feeding time with our little ones (and yes, whether it’s with a boob or a bottle ;) ), and it’s absolutely one of the things I look forward to most about having children of my own.

Anyway, without further ado, here are but a few of my favorites from our time with Miss Harper and her family (be sure to check back to see her entire birth story!).  Thank you so so much again to her parents for allowing us the privilege and honor of getting to know them and documenting the birth of their family XO

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above: Mom specifically requested this shot as they had a tandem bike which held sentimental value to them.  I was excited when she sent me a picture to show her vision and it was a photograph taken by my friends and the ladies who trained me over at Baby as Art in Southern California. 

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above: such a moment of sweet relief.. this picture always makes my heart melt :)  

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chicago newborn baby & family photographers | pink toms.

Monday, April 9th, 2012

Vasili and I had the pleasure of recently visiting this family to capture their newest arrival – a little brother for their sweet Lena. Though there are a lot of things I’ll remember about this family, one of my favorite memories is Lena’s rad shoes which she proudly calls her ‘Pink Toms.’ :)  Anyway, here are but a few of our favorites from our time together.  Thanks so much again for inviting us out to spend the day with you all and for the amazing hospitality, we truly enjoyed every second XO

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above: not sure what about this I’m drawn to most, but I absolutely adore this shot.  

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above: a little behind-the-scenes sneak peek for you of our working day with baby A.. nothing like a good head rub to put you right back to sleep. 

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above: Lena’s ‘Pink Toms.’ Love! (I wonder if they come in a woman’s size 8… ;) )  

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chicago newborn baby photographers | behind the scenes

Thursday, April 5th, 2012

It’s been a really hectic week for us between work and family stuff, so I haven’t had much time for blogging sessions.. but wanted to keep you updated and know we are always thinking of you all with a little behind-the-scenes peek from a recent newborn session.  While doing a macro shot of this little guy’s piggies Vasili swooped in for a relaxing head rub to keep him from waking :) So grateful for all of V’s patience and dedication in helping make great artwork for our clients.

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hinsdale newborn baby & family photographers | best things come in twos

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

As of late we’ve been working with a lot of twins, and as the old saying goes.. the best things in life always come in two’s :)

I first had the pleasure of working with this family last year when their twin boys were born.  But a few months later and they’ve already grown into the most adorable,  chubby, smiley babies ever.

And it’s been SO much fun getting to know these four that I decided to share double the photos from our two sessions together at once.  Thank you so much to all of them for allowing me the pleasure of documenting their most precious treasures and as always, can’t wait to see you all again soon! XO

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