E's 1st Communion Session - Chicago Area Photographer

Two very special girls, close to my heart are making their communion in the next few weeks.  One is my beautiful niece.  It was great spending time with her.  We had so much fun!

 

E, you are a smart, beautiful, loving little girl. You are a field of infinite possibilities. 

Stay tuned next week for some images from our trip. 
Have a blessed day!

Familia V - Chicago Area Family Photographer

What a wonderful honeymoon! I will post some images as soon as I get caught up :D

When I was asked to do the session, I was informed that the grandparents were headed to Mexico with no return date planned.  Nothing was going to stop this session.  This family was determined to capture this moment, today.  After a mix up in location and a bit of a delayed start on session day, here is familia V.

   
This was the very first test shot.  It was cold, windy with off and on drizzle.  It was a little tough to part with sweaters. 

 

abuelita

 

Hello baby, it's nice to meet you! I met you before you were born, here.

 

 

It was nice to be welcomed by this kiddo's smile.  He was almost saying, "Do you remember me?" Of course I remember you sweetie, you are a big brother now. 

 

 

 

 

I think the cousins are trying to hook ^ up with a girlfriend.  Or maybe they were just being cousins and trying to embarrass him.  Either way here is another shot of this handsome guy. 

 

 

 

so many cute kiddos!

 

This handsome kid couldn't keep his eyes open.

After many attempts... success!

 

 

 

I don't think he ^ was ready for this shot but I love how natural he looks.  I bet he laughs a lot. 

 

 

 

This stunning young girl contacted me for the session.  Thank you M, it was a pleasure to work with your family!

 

 

 

 

 

At one point abuelito had tears in his eyes.  Maybe it was the wind or maybe it was the overflowing of pride in his heart. 

Gender Announcement - Chicago Area Maternity Photographer

I am so honored to have taken these for my beautiful friend.  I introduced you to her story a few months ago.  The baby that they have prayed for is just a few weeks away.  How exciting! 
They have kept the gender a secret so here is the big reveal!

Drum roll please.... and it is a.......

 

 

BOY!

 

 

Congratulations S family! It's a boy! It's a boy! It's a boy!
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Blogging early this week, one more blog coming up.  I will be unavailable starting tomorrow, March 25th through April 3rd.

Honeymooning - Chicago Area Photographer

Remember how I declared that this was my year?  I declared that this was going to be the best year yet for me.  In so many ways it is.  :)

My photography business is going great.  I have a steady stream of work.  New clients. New opportunities.  This spring is going to be very exciting. 
But I am getting ahead of myself...before I get to the spring...

I also put something out there that I had hoped and dreamed about for some time now.  My hubby and I are celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary.  We had a quick wedding on Ft Rucker, Alabama right after the ceremony he kissed me good bye and went to take his flight test.  This was the last test he needed to complete to fly Black Hawk helicopters for the Army.  My brothers, sisters and parents came to witness that I was really getting married. 
         Funny side story... we were waiting on the chaplain to start the ceremony.  He was 10 min late because he had a previous engagement to attend to.  After the ceremony my sister asked me what happened, she thought I had doubts or changed my mind.  HA! If I did have doubts, I was given plenty of time to call it off.  This wonderful small ceremony of commitment was the foundation for our next 10 challenging, exciting, happy, adventure together. 

Back to the day of the wedding - I went to the beach with my family. 
Not long after we were married he was sent over seas to fight the war in Iraq. 

We always thought we would get around to a big wedding and honeymoon one day.  It just hasn't happened.  I always thought a big wedding was important to me, I've realized that it really isn't.  The way we were married was perfect. 

I am so excited that we are off next week to our beautiful honeymoon vacation, 10 years in the making.  I put this dream of mine out there believing in my heart that it was going to happen.  I didn't know how the details (schedules, money, kids etc) were going to work out but everything has fallen into place.  FAITH!

He is my partner, my love. 

The day he left for Iraq. 

  
My AH HA moment......I've just realized while putting this together that I have always had an explosion of blessings throughout my life not just this year. 
I am blessed!

babY J 6 month - Chicago Area Baby Photographer

Who is ready for Spring?  I know I am. 
I put together this fun session for handsome babY J.  He is 6 months now... time flies when you are having fun!

Love this big smile! Another proud Tia moment.

Radiant mama. 

Abuela is in town visiting we had to get a few with her.

 

Thank you baby and mama! We did great!

Growing Baby R, 3 Months Session - Chicago Area Baby Photographer

Are you thinking about a session in 2013?  Right now I am offering my most affordable rates.  Email me email@angelclarkphotography.com, just by asking me for details you will be locked in to my current rate no matter when you book in 2013.  I am preparing for a busy Spring and will be adjusting my rates starting April 1st. 

I look forward to working with you!
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Baby R has grown so much in 3 months.  I love all the hair he has!!!!

Besides being a proud Tia (Aunt), I love to do this for my brother and SIL because one day Baby R will look back on these pictures and see how beautiful his parents are.  Especially how beautiful his mama is.  I know first hand how hard it is to feel pretty again after having a baby.  My SIL is so modest, she hides from the camera by nature.  I hope she sees how truly beautiful she is. 

Love the eye contact with mommy.... and look at that HAIR! :D

My brother said that things are different now.  "Things that bother me, don't bother me any more. I have a son waiting at home for me."

Babies grow so fast! :)