Why Can't We Be Friends? | Beloit Family Photographer

Why can't we be friends, why can't we be friends?

- War

Oh Lauren, Lauren, Lauren. Someday, my dear, we will be buddies. You will look forward to our yearly meeting with rapt attention and excitement. You will pose willingly, happily. You will love "picture day".....someday.

Today....well, not that day. But, we tried something new this year: ninja sneaking and confinement to one area. Keep her busy....try to sneak in what I could....and if all else fails? Begging.

We actually did pretty good, with Lauren's mom and dad helping we got some good shots.

Someday, Lauren. We will be friends : )

She looked up and I snapped this and was so stinkin' happy I got it that I could have packed it in right there! : )

Lauren is a master at face-hiding.

Location: Beloit Public Library

"Knight" Before Thanksgiving | Beloit Family Photographer

Ok, so it's a cheesy title...I'm allowed a bit of cheesiness sometimes!

I met with the Knight family at Beloit College today...and we struck out in the freezing weather (was it NOT 66-some degrees just 2 days ago?!) to get some fun family shots.

I've done sittings with Maurion and his wife Kami (and their little one Nolia) a few times and this time we got Maurion's whole family together. And they are naturals, let me tell ya....some people just KNOW what to do when a camera is on them. I am not one of those people...but the camera loves this whole family. Makes my job easy!

We made a stop by the family's church for a quick outfit change and some more shots as well. I hope you guys have a great Thanksgiving and enjoy your sneak peek!

Work it out, Maurion. Work. It. OUT.

All I have to say is, what did I do before OCF? Solves all sorts of funky lighting issues. Like dark ceilings with no bounce-ability.

Locations: Beloit College

Lighthouse Fellowship Church

Oh What Fun It Is To Ride | Beloit Family Photographer

Today I had the pleasure of capturing a holiday party thrown by one of the nurses for the hospice program that hosts my Kindred Spirits Hospice Photography program. It was a joyous gathering with friends and family, good food, and carriage rides.

The weather even held out a bit, despite a bit of a mist, allowing the party-goers to take tours around the block with the horse and carriage.

This sitting kind of kicks off the holiday parties for me, and marks the beginning of the last of my sittings before maternity leave. I have to thank Eve for inviting me out to capture this gathering. I had a great time!

Enjoy the sneak peek,and to the folks over at Hospice...thank you for all you do!

Little touches. Eve offered carriage rides in exchange for canned goods for charity.

Eve, showing the festive mood of the day : )

Kentucky Derby hats : )

Location: Private Home

Just Not Havin' It | Beloit Family Photographer

Now, being in the profession I am...I'm pretty much used to kids wanting nothing to do with me. I am simply this lady with a big camera wanting them to "perform" to my satisfaction to get the best shots possible.

However, its usually a bit different when the kids "know" me....like Madelyn and Avery. Now, granted, Avery is only 1...so she gets a pass. Her short-term memory probably isn't fully developed. So, she was having none of it today. Family member or not, her outlook on the day was "Forget you lady...I'm taking off....just TRY to get a shot off....MUHAHAHAHA!"

At least, that's what she probably would have said. You know...if she could talk and stuff.

Regardless of Avery's outlook on the situation, we managed to get some great shots for Matt, Beth, and the girls. Enjoy!

Don't let the smile fool you. Avery was plotting my demise.

You don't want to know.

Holiday/Winter Portrait Sittings | Milwaukee Family Photographer

As you know, I'm getting rounder by the second and due to give birth on December 23rd. With Peanut I went into labor 3 days early (if this is just TMI.....I apologize...but, hey...its nature! )....and since this pregnancy is going along swimmingly I'm assuming I'll be right around my due date this time as well (here's hopin!...I know there's no way of really knowing, but I'm an optimist!)

So, what does this mean for scheduling Christmas/Holiday and Winter portrait sessions? Well...it means it's business as usual until about the 2nd week in December.

I have a chunk of open dates for portrait sessions. Remember, I come to you and locations are completely your choice (I have a massive location list that covers most of Southern Wisconsin if you need help).

So yes, I am STILL shooting...and plan to until I get down to the wire.

Weekday sittings are ALWAYS an option and I welcome them, but I know weekends are often most convenient for people, so here are some open dates to take a look at!

NOVEMBER: Weekdays are pretty open with the exception of Nov. 18th and Thanksgiving (I will be out of town from November 25-27) Weekend openings include the late afternoon of the 7th, and the 20th & 21st. If you would like to order prints, products, or albums for the holidays from your fall sitting, I highly recommend snatching up one of these November dates.

DECEMBER: December is pretty open. I think people fear my going into labor at their sitting. Fear not the Labor Fairy, folks! : )

Open dates include any weekday until the 15th and the weekend dates of the 4,5,11,& 12th.

As most seasons, if you are looking to get holiday cards or gifts made, time is of the essence.

Contact me @ typeaimages@gmail.com to set up your family/portrait sitting.

Daytripper | Chicago Family Photographer

I woke up this morning feeling like I was "missing" something...or that I forgot to do something. It's not a good feeling....a feeling like you need to be somewhere but you're not sure WHERE....

Then I realized it was Saturday...and I had no wedding to shoot today. After a busy busy summer season it's such a bizarre feeling to have a Saturday practically off.

I did, however, get to take a leisurely "day trip" to Schaumburg, IL to photograph the Sostak family. I've done several sittings for the family...their kids are beyond adorable (and they play up to the camera, lucky me!). We hit up Busse Woods Forest Preserve in IL, and beat out the rain (a little sun even poked through...BONUS!).

Little Miss Edy just turned one and she was all smiles and cute-ness....Cal was a perfect subject and more than willing to throw clumps of leaves at me for "effect".

So glad we got a break in the bad weather! Enjoy the sneak peek!

DISCLAIMER: Edy has the bluest eyes known to man...seriously. So blue, in fact, that they look "enhanced". Just want to put it out there that I did not mess with Little Miss Edy's eyeballs. They are THAT blue...and THAT gorgeous by nature. Ok...enjoy!

"Hey Cal....throw a big clump of leaves at me! Really....do it!"

Ooookkayyy Lady....if you say so!

Seriously...those EYES...they're just amazing.

Ok....a little cheese-tastic...yes....but really, what good is being a family photographer if you cannot embrace the cheese sometimes? Life is short.... : )

Location: Busse Forest Preserve Schaumburg, IL