the aikens family: family shoot

It has been so fun to watch little miss Charlotte grow over the last year from a newborn into an expressive and sweet toddler! This fall we returned back to the Garfield Park Conservatory in order to capture her growth, the beautiful leaves, and her adorable relationship with her parents. Thank you so much Aiken Family for letting me journey with you all through these adorable milestones and may the Lord continue to guide you in the raising on this adorable baby girl! 

alicia and sambit: engagement shoot

It was over soup and sandwiches that I first met Alicia and Sambit, and they literally and metaphorically finished each other's sandwiches :). It was clear that they were a unique pair that had overcome a number of odds to find each other and to experience the happiness of their relationship. They were strong and disciplined, goofy and spontaneous and they complimented each other well. Sambit was a "knight in shining armor" in many ways for Alicia and so she youthfully radiated like a princess in a fairy tale throughout our time together at the beloved Garfield Park Conservatory. It is with much joy that I wish that the fiery spark of light between the two of them continues to bloom and grow with their love and friendship. Congratulations Alicia and Sambit on your engagement and wedding this year! Many blessings, happiness and joy! 

the aikens family: family shoot

It's fun when I get clients that are totally new to me and the Aikens family fell under that category not too long ago. They were not only new to me, but also to the Chicago area in general and had recently expanded their family with the birth of their beautiful baby girl! After much correspondence, we decided to meet on a sunny morning at the Garfield Park Conservatory, and what a blast we had together! This relaxed and photogenic couple was a joy to work with and so it was not too long after our shoot that we planned another one (more images to come). It was fun to learn that we had many things in common including our faith! Praise God for this family, their obedience to follow the Lord to this strange new place of Chicago and for their love that they clearly have for eachother and their baby girl. Congratulations Aikens Family and we look forward to seeing you again soon!