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