I get so much joy and satisfaction from my photography, but a little validation from a client always makes me really happy. I got the following note from Fisher’s mommy after I sent her the proofs from our session “oh my god, i am dying, crying, dying, crying, dying. i love, love, love these! i will spend some time with them once fisher goes down for a nap. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. you got all of his ‘faces’. i am in heaven.” I’m the one in heaven – getting to do what I love and having clients who love what I do.

Fisher turned six months old on the day of our shoot and it just might be my favorite age to capture. At that age they’re still babies but have such little personalities. They can (almost) sit up so we can do some fun poses but they can’t yet run away. This little guy is so darn cute with the most beautiful blue eyes – I completely fell in love with him. I think you might too…

Little Fisher is a fourth – named after his dad, grandpa and great grandfather – so he has this little “quatro” onesie – how cute is that?

He and his mom touch noses after every meal, but sometimes he misses!

Being a model is very tiring. You did great sweetie!

It was an absolute joy to capture you on your big six month milestone, sweet Fisher. Keep up the cuteness!!

♥,

tracy

Check out the latest designs from Jenny B, modeled by the fabulous Adrianna Gniot!

Jenny B was founded by my dear friend and pseudo ex sister in law (it’s complicated) Jennifer Brawley  in 2005 shortly after she moved from Chicago to Southern California. Like me, Jennifer left the corporate world to start her own business. It’s been really cool to watch her company flourish and really awesome to be a small part of it. This is my third photo shoot for Jenny B and I also do her website. I’m so thankful to Jennifer for the fabulous photo ops – it’s really fun to work with a model every now and then. And did I mention I have the hook up on all the cute clothes – Jennifer sets me up!

This was the second time working with the lovely Adrianna. Not only is she gorgeous, she’s a total pro that doesn’t need direction and that makes my job so much easier. On top of that, she’s also a total doll; I really enjoy working with her.

Here are a few of my favorites – check out the Jenny B website to see them all.

I am so in love with photography, and am so blessed to be able to do what I love. Photography feeds my soul – it’s my creative outlet, a source of pride, a source of joy.  And I always have so much fun doing it. But this nine month portrait session with sweet baby Katharine was special.

I did Katherine’s birth announcement photos when she was just five weeks old so it was wonderful to see this lovely family again. I obviously expected that Katharine had changed a lot since then, but wow, it just filled me with a sense of awe to see her “so grown up”.  It totally brought tears to my eyes! I love how photography has given me the opportunity to see so many little people growing up.

Katharine has the sweetest disposition, the most gorgeous blue eyes, fabulous wardrobe, gorgeous home and super awesome parents. But the best part? She was totally enamored with my camera and would just stare right into it. She would stop, look right at me and smile. It usually requires me & the parents jumping around, singing, making animals noises to try to get their attention. I kept telling her mom that Katharine was spoiling me – she made my job so easy! Here are some of my favorite images we captured…

Katharine was baptized the week before in her mother’s baptismal gown so we just had to get a few shots. I couldn’t have asked for a better chair for this shot – isn’t it just perfect?!

Oh sweet girl, thank you for such an awesome shoot. You are such a joy to capture! I really do have the best job in the world.

♥,

tracy

Yay, another sign that spring is finally here – wedding season is beginning!

I had the honor and pleasure to shoot my first wedding of 2011 with the fabulous Laura of Laura Meyer Photography. I have met so many truly talented photographers, wonderful people and great friends through my photography and Laura is someone who is all three. Her work is amazing, and she is so generous in sharing her photography and business knowledge with me – I’m really lucky to know her.  Thank you for having me as your second shooter Laura, love you!

Jenna and Iain’s lovely, intimate affair was held in the awesome 39th floor penthouse ballroom of  Hotel 71. Ah-mazing panoramic views of the city… down the Chicago River, Lake Michigan and some of Chicago’s most beautiful architecture. It’s a gorgeous up there. They had a super fast, but very emotional ceremony. They kept things simple, and made their wedding all about the love. It was so up my alley, and a joy to capture and witness. Here are a few of my favorites…

Groom in a kilt – thumbs up. Check out those bad boots!

We have rings (absolutely LOVE Jenna’s ring), vows, champagne and an authentic bag piper – the groom’s father from Scotland. Let’s get the ceremony started!

The groom’s nephew Oliver sneaking into the candy bar before the ceremony… His mom and I both saw him at the same time and started heading towards him from opposite sides of the room – me to snap pics and she to reprimand him. I talked her into letting him go for it so I could get a few pics and I’m so glad she let me because I think they’re really adorable shots, if I may say so myself!

Just moments away from walking down the aisle…

I absolutely love the range of emotions captured in these – fear, strength, calm…

Look at them looking at each other – L.O.V.E.

As the Bishop of London said, every wedding is a royal wedding and it’s so true when it’s all about the love.