Jen & James | Chicago Western Suburbs Photography

Nick and I had the pleasure of photographing the joining of a really nice couple, Jen and James.  When we
first interviewed with them to discuss what they wanted for the coverage,
we discovered we had so many things and people in common.  Jen was a former sign language interpreter, an role I had held several years ago.  We were both so excited to learn this and our conversation quickly changed from vocal to sign.  James had been involved in Karate years ago and happen to
have worked out with and knew Nick's father from his karate days.  It just
goes to show, what a small world it was indeed!

The ceremony was held in a beautiful green
oasis with some of the most beautiful trees i had ever seen.  There was a
live guitarist who played softly in the background while sitting on a stone
bench under those trees. They started just as the sun was
starting to go down and the skies were  just beginning to change into a
beautiful golden glowing light.  The whole mood was relaxing and very
romantic.  The family dynamics were also warm and very accepting you could
tell everyone was very happy for the couple.  
It is always great when you find a connection to people in this business.
Now you aren't just a stranger taking pictures, but become a friend how
blends in with the other friends and family. It also helped that both Jen
and James families were some of the friendliest clients we have ever worked
with.  They made us feel welcome and part of the celebration.  You could
tell there was nothing but love them both from the guests and it made the entire ceremony seem more relaxed and special.
- Diane Miller

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Rethinking pregnancy and self image | Chicago Western Suburbs Photography



In the past when a woman became pregnant she was at first thrilled at this new stage of life she was approaching. I remember examining my tummy during the early months anxiously looking for the first sign of my new status of mother-to-be.  Later as the months rolled by I became worried about my changing image, my attractiveness to my husband and how this pregnancy would permanently change my life.  Skin stretched like it never had before, new markings and i felt like I had lost the real me.  All of this was new and a little scary to tell the truth.  By the time I was in the last trimester all of that changed.  Now that I could actually feel the new life within me, my awareness and body sense changed into something wonderful.  I was a walking miracle and it showed.

 This is true for all of the pregnant women I have had the pleasure of photographing.  This is the time when people talk about how you just glow. And you do!  Your skin become super soft and smooth, your body lines and curves lush, inviting, your hair becomes thick and shiny and your every movement is more controlled and sensual.  You are truly a goddess at this time in your life.  This is why I just love Maternity sessions.




Whether it is the mother alone or with her partner and family, I just adore being there to capture the look, the feelings and the whole aura the mother-to-be shows to everyone.  Every pregnancy is a unique time in your life and should be savored and remembered, which is what I try to do in our sessions.  So when the babies have come and life has moved on, you will always have these images to remember your time as a beautiful, sexy life-giving goddess!

 - Diane Miller

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Emma | Chicago Western Suburbs Photography

We recently did a session with Baby Emma.  Emma is 4 months and very advanced in her motor skills. Her personality is dynamic and very active.  This was a little lady who had a lot to do.  I have to admit, she was teething (Already!) and so there was a lot of chewing going on.  Emma also was alert and very watchful of strangers.  The looks she gave us was as though she was sizing us up, judgement to come later!  Emma was almost the opposite of Zoey, with her very soft reddish hair.  And boy was she active turning over and scooting each chance she got!  When I tried to get her to smile using toys, she gave me a look that said 'Are you kidding me!"  And then she really started watching me hard.  It wasn't until Nick starting talking that she started to really shine.  Something about that deep male voice like her daddy's. Then when her big brother came and started dancing for her, she really started cracking up.  Yep this little lady knew that the men are just for her entertainment.

- Diane Miller

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Meet Zoey! | Chicago Western Suburbs Photography



Recently Nick and I had a photo session with Zoey and her parents.  Zoey was approximately 3 weeks old and really beautiful.  A head full of thick dark hair and that sweet smelling cuddliness.  Although she was very young, she was already showing her personality.  Laid back, yet very observant her eyes followed everything going on around her.  But she was at that wonderful age when she has no fear of strangers so our session with her was easy going and yet fun.  Her parents were young and you could already see that Zoey had her dad wrapped around her little finger already.  What a terrific time to photograph a child.  She was so pretty in each pose and we ended her session with some pictures of her in her "jersey shore" pants.  Can't wait till she comes back at 6 months to see how she changes.

- Diane Miller

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Babies Babies Babies!


I love babies!   I truly love babies.  So cute, so cuddly, so soft and that baby scent just makes me want to just hold and rock them.  So you would think that photographing them would be easy and quick for me…..HA!  Don't let them fool you.  Each baby is born with it's own very distinct personality.  That's where the real challenge comes in.

- Diane Miller

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Leah | Chicago Western Suburbs Photography

We did a really fun photo shoot of a young lady named Leah recently. Leah
had lost a lot of weight and really wanted to show the new and improved
"Leah".  Leah was so warm and friendly and her personality was really as
sharp as her 'new body'.  As in all of our sessions, we try to make the
client as relaxed as possible to let the real person shine thru and I think
we really succeeded with Leah.  Not only did we have so many laughs while
talking and posing, but you could really see it in Leah and she relaxed
enough to let us capture her many sides.  (Fun, Sexy and simply
beautiful!).  When she changed into a white and peach short set, all I
could think of was 'wow she is really a pin-up" kind of beauty and that was
the look we went for in several shots.  Because she brought several outfits
we were able to capture her progression from just playful (in ball cap and
jeans) to a grand Diva.  Great session and we all ended up with pictures we
love.

 - Diane Miller

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