Maggie + Ciaran | Married! | St. Michaels Chicago | The Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook

Ok. So it's official. I am now another year older as I turned 32 on Saturday and rang in this new year doing exactly what I love to do. People keep asking me what I did for my birthday and I am repeatedly saying that I had to work. Work? Why? Because documenting events is what I do no matter what day it is. It is my passion, it is my love and I couldn't possibly think of a better way to celebrate my special day then with another couple who is celebrating their special day. This year I was blessed with a amazing and timeless birthday gift. Thank you Ciaran and Maggie. May this year bring you both all the happiness, laughter, love and joy that you deserve. Congrats and Enjoy Belize! -Laura

Meg + Bob | Engaged | Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Chicago

Well, I gotta say that I am in LOVE with these story-board collages and am going to start to use them for each shoot. I am always writing and talking about my clients "story" and what a better way to share it then with these collages. I am still planning on posting pics to the blog but for now I feel like showcasing the events through this newer medium.

Thanks to mother nature, we have had the most TERRIBLE April in years. This constant rain accompanied by the over cast skies and cool temps have put a damper on everything forcing most of us to find other indoor locations for portrait sessions. After rescheduling our engagement session once and trying to hold out till the weather changed, we decided to go ahead and shoot despite the rain. Meg and Bob were such great sports and thanks to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum we were able to shoot inside, utilizing some beautiful natural light. We did end up going outside and while we were covered with umbrellas, I believe that I was able to get some great shots of Meg and Bob. I know that we will have heat and blue skies for their August wedding and want to thank them for bearing with me while we all wait for spring.

-Laura

Ellie's Bat Mitzvah

Katie + Jeremy | Married | April 2, 2011

Jean + Andrew | Engaged!

Addy | 18 months

My little friend Addy is now 18 months old. I have been photographing her since she was born in September of 2009. Photographing her has become a cherished event. Something that I look forward too, knowing that when we get together she will have grown a few more inches and that her hair has most likely gotten longer. Together we run and laugh, play ball and dance with Elmo. She makes monkey noises and dumps toys all over the house. I chase her around documenting her little life trying desperatly to get that great portrait. The portrait that captures her spirit, her young life and the joy of her age but, the best part about photographing Addy is that at the end of our portrait session I get a great big hug and sometimes a kiss. Here's to Addy! My best little friend. -Laura

Tippy

Meet Tippy. She is a beautiful two year old Italian Greyhound that I had the opportunity to photograph earlier this week. I always use squeaky toys and make strange sounds when I photograph dogs so that I can get the dogs ears to perk-up, but Tippy was the first dog that actually barked back at me! It was rather funny and I fell in love with this amazing little dog. I figured that I would share some images from the studio portrait session. Enjoy. -Laura