Halle - Almost 6!

It was just about this time last year that I photographed this tiny little amazing person named Halle. She may be small but don't let that fool you. Girl has a LOT of personality. I have been looking forward to this shoot since the day her mom emailed me about doing her 6 year pictures. I was even more excited when they showed up & Halle was just the same little spit fire that I remember. Tons of silliness & pep coming out of this chick! Every click of the camera was a different pose for miss Halle. She reminds me so much of myself at that age. The camera was my BFF, but I wanted to be in front of it like Halle too! I said it last year and I will say it again this year, I could sit around & photograph this girl all day long. She is just a blast! I adore her!!!

Ben & Mina - Happy 100th Post

Not only am I posting images from a shoot with some of my favorite kids, but this is also my 100th blog post!!! Yay!

This is my 3rd shoot with Ben & Mina. The 1st was over the summer, then it was a session from the fall minis then this shoot. It was booked last minute because relatives came in town & they wanted Christmas card photos. I was happy to do it of course! I adore Ben & Mina. Mina was my BFF. She held my hand as we walked around & sat on my lap for about 15 minutes at the end of the shoot playing kids games on my iPhone while we waited for Daddy & Ben to come come. Ben on the other hand, was not my friend today. He was shy...very shy. But, you can't tell in the photos because that kid can turn on the cheese like it's his job! I want to eat these kids up! Soooo cute!!!!

Ryley - 1 Year

Happy Birthday Ryley!!! I can't believe this little guy is 1! I have been photographing him since he was born! Even before he was born I did a shoot with his adorable older sister! The day was cold. Really cold. Unlike last year when  it was at least 20 degree's warmer. But little Ry did amazing. We did some family stuff outside then got him down to his diaper to smash the cutest cake! It was almost too cute to smash, but that was what it was made for!

Michael, Angel, Aaron & Camille

I know that when Angel books a shoot, it will be fun. It always is fun! I love to poke fun at Michael, and he pokes fun at me. I like to poke fun at Aaron, because he is a teenage boy. lol I love to spend time with my Angel & of course see the ever so adorable Camille. I love this family! Angel & I have become fast friends since she booked her first shoot with me back in March. I really feel like I have known her longer. We had already done 4 shoots together & it's only October! Love it!! Also, totally loving these images! Her family is hot!

Shannon & Alex - MARRIED!

A very long time ago I met a sweet lady named Shannon. Adore her. Now she is a married lady & I got to be there the day she said her "I Do's"! It was a crazy warm day in Chicago on  10-10-10 & if I remember correctly it broke some records. Shannon & her, now husband, Alex both work for Geek Squad so the entire thing was "Geeked Out". I honestly never saw more people Tweeting, texting & Facebooking all in one place before. It was pretty awesome. The entire ceremony was even read on an iPad. Awesome. They had just about the cutest cake ever too. It was a blast spending the day with these two & their super fun wedding party. So many silly faces were made & I couldn't stop laughing so many times!!! It was weddings like these that REALLY make me LOVE my job!!

Dana & Leah - Seniors

It seems that this year is the year for all the "babies" I know to graduate high school. My mind is blown. 4 of the "babies" are no longer babies. First we had my cousin Ben, then my friend Cayla and now my cousins Dana & Leah. Twins. I remember when they were first born. These tiny little things. I remember begging my grandma to hold both of them & she made me sit in chair to do it. Now, they are no longer babies. They are all grown up & looking like women!! It's just boggles my mind!! Good luck in college ladies!!

Wyant Kids

I have always wanted 3 kids. 2 boys & a girl (although I'd be happy with another girl). After meeting & photographing these kids I knew I had to have 3. I left sweaty & exhausted but I laugh so much. These kids are so funny. They love each other so much. They totally reminded me of one of those commercials with the happy family with the crazy kids running around in the background. I love them! Alison is a saint though! Her youngest are twins! And Addy, girl is a handful! A handful of spunk! The last picture was their attempt at doing a jump shot. I am pretty much in love with it. Those kids...oh I just want to take them home!!!

Busy time of year!

Sorry for the lack of updating on the blog! This is a busy time of year! If you aren't already, please become a fan of Coopet Photography on Facebook! I tend to update that a bit more often because it just is so easy!