Snow Day from the Past | Chicago Western Suburbs Photography
Today after what has to be so far the most snow-less winter in Chicago, I finally see a few fluffy flakes drifting down. This reminds me of a photo session we had outside in a back yard. Although it was a normal back yard, the huge amount of snow that fell quickly made the area look like a wilderness.
Annalee | Chicago Western Suburbs Photography
This smooth sultry singing voice kicks in, and the entire wedding party is vibrating with even more positive vibes. I start thinking to myself, "Wow, I wonder who this is singing on this CD they sound really good!". As I continue my coverage of the wedding, in the distance I look towards this huge tree, which is done up all in white lights for the event and I see this woman sitting there with pretty much a chair and a guitar. I thought this will make a really nice photo, and I aim for the shot. When I bring my camera into focus... I see that this woman is singing and that the incredible melody I heard earlier was from her!
This is is how I met Annalee.
Annalee is an acoustic jazz musician keeping jazz alive in Chicagoland. She has been performing since she was a child, and when it comes to her performance; it is a definite head turner that pulls you in when you hear the impactful voice coming her. I highly recommend anyone in the Chicagoland to definitely check her out!
The images here are from the Cellar Bistro in Downtown Wheaton. For more images from this venue shoot you can see them at mpgenerations.com, under Artist Portraits. If you would like to find out more about the music of Annalee you can go to annaleejazz.com.
The images here are from the Cellar Bistro in Downtown Wheaton. For more images from this venue shoot you can see them at mpgenerations.com, under Artist Portraits. If you would like to find out more about the music of Annalee you can go to annaleejazz.com.
- Nick Peacock
Double Trouble.. | Chicago Western Suburbs Photography
During the holidays, one of our clients got an unexpected surprise visit from her son and family with their 3 month old twins. Now as you can guess, trying to take care of two very active and alert babies can really keep you busy. Too busy to take pictures other than quick snapshots from your cell phone. So when they came to see her, she called us immediately and ask could we possible fit them in for a portrait session. We did and we had an absolute ball! These boys were so very alert and strong for their age. Their personalities was as different as night and day, but overall very friendly. I just love that age.We took several pictures of them, alone and together in various positions and outfits. My favorite were the tastefully nude ones of them showing their chubby little dimpled backsides. I always try to include at least one of those. I tell the mothers it is great to have when they are grown and you want to embarrass them if front of their girl friends.
After the session, we played around with some of the pictures and I came up with this idea. From the moment I saw them in the tub together, i thought of the nursery rhyme, rub-a-dub-dub, 3 men in a tub, but in this case 2 men in a tub. I thought it came out great and only wished I had put sailor hats on them at the time. Enjoy!
- Diane Miller
Picture Perfect Love Contest... | Chicago Western Suburbs Photography
Love is in the air!
**(This contest is now closed)**
Beginning January 7th, MP Generations is holding the first, Picture Perfect Love Contest for Valentines Day!
A free portrait session & free printed photos*! (prizes total valued at $300+)
*No additional purchases necessary or required*
Let MP Generations Photography help your special love story be heard..
*Entries must be from residents of Chicagoland Area*
**Winners will be notified by February 4, 2013**
**(This contest is now closed)**
Contest Rules
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT
INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL, AND
MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
Limit one (1) entry per person, per email address, and per household for the duration of the Sweepstakes Period, regardless of method of entry. Entries received from any person, e-mail address, or household in excess of the stated limitation will be void. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.
6. Prize Drawing
On or about February 04, 2013, the Sponsor will select potential winners in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner via telephone or email on or about February 04, 2013. If the potential winner
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Eligibility
Picture Perfect Love Contest (the Contest) is open to legal residents of Illinois who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. Employees of MP Generations Photography and other companies associated with the promotion of the Contest, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and advertising and promotion agencies as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such employee are not eligible. The Contest is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
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Sponsor
The Sweepstakes is sponsored by MP Generations Photography, located in Aurora, IL.
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Agreement to Official Rules
Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes entrants full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon being compliant with these Official Rules and fulfilling all other requirements set forth herein.
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Contest Period
The Contest begins on January 07, 2013 at 12AM Central and ends on February 01, 2013 at 12AM Central (the Contest Period). Entries that are submitted before or after the Contest Period will be disqualified. Submissions will be accepted for the duration of the Contest using any of the following methods: Online .
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How to Enter
Limit one (1) entry per person, per email address, and per household for the duration of the Sweepstakes Period, regardless of method of entry. Entries received from any person, e-mail address, or household in excess of the stated limitation will be void. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.
6. Prize Drawing
On or about February 04, 2013, the Sponsor will select potential winners in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received. The odds of being selected depend on the number of entries received. The Sponsor will attempt to notify the potential winner via telephone or email on or about February 04, 2013. If the potential winner
following the cannot be contacted within five (5) days after the date of the first attempt to contact
him/her, the Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place at
random from the remaining non-winning, eligible entries.
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Winner Notification
The potential winners will be notified by email, mail or phone. Each potential Grand and First Prize winner (parent/legal guardian if a minor in his/her state of residence) will be required to complete, electronically sign and submit a Declaration of Compliance within five (5) days of the date notice or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim his/her prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, or fails to submit the Declaration of Compliance within the required time period (if applicable), or prize is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits prize. If the potential winner is at least 18 but still considered a minor in his/her jurisdiction of residence, Sponsor reserves the right to award the prize in the name of his/her parent or legal guardian, who will be required to sign the Declaration of Compliance on the potential winners behalf and fulfill any other requirements imposed on winner set forth herein. Potential winners must continue to comply with all terms and conditions of these Official Rules, and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any reason, Sponsor will award the applicable prize to an alternate winner by random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries. Only three (3) alternate drawings will be held, after which the prize will remain un-awarded. Prizes will be fulfilled approximately 8-10 weeks after the conclusion of the Sweepstakes. The winners images will be displayed and will be the property of MP Generations Photography.
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Prizes
Grand Prize (1) - Free Portrait Session with Free Photo Package* (2; 8x10's, 2, 5x7's)
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General Conditions
In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Contest is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but not limited to fraud, virus, bug, worm, unauthorized human intervention or other technical problem, or in the event the Contest is unable to run as planned for any other reason, as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either (a) suspend the Contest to address the impairment and then resume the Sweepstakes in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules or (b) terminate the Sweepstakes and, in the event of termination, award the prize at random from among the eligible, non- suspect entries received up to the time of the impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the entry process or the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to damage the website or undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages (including attorneys fees) and any other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. Failure by the Sponsor to enforce any provision of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
10. Release and Limitations of Liability
By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, other companies associated with the Sweepstakes, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives, and agents (the Released Parties) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto), including, but not limited to: (a) any technical errors associated with the Contest, including lost, interrupted or unavailable Internet Service Provider (ISP), network, server, wireless service provider, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cellular tower or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; (b) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (c) mechanical, network, electronic, computer, human, printing or typographical errors; (d)application downloads, (e) any other errors or problems in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, errors that may occur in the administration of the Contest, the announcement of the winner, the cancellation or postponement of the event and/or the flyover, if applicable, the incorrect downloading of the application the processing of entries application downloadsor in any Contest-related materials; or (f) injury, death, losses or damages of any kind, to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrants participation in the Sweepstakes or acceptance, receipt or misuse of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto). Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Contest, and in no event shall the entrant be entitled to receive attorneys fees. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.
11. Disputes
Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Sweepstakes or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in Illinois. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrants rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Illinois, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Illinois.
By participating in the Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Sponsor, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, other companies associated with the Sweepstakes, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, representatives, and agents (the Released Parties) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto), including, but not limited to: (a) any technical errors associated with the Contest, including lost, interrupted or unavailable Internet Service Provider (ISP), network, server, wireless service provider, or other connections, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cellular tower or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties; (b) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (c) mechanical, network, electronic, computer, human, printing or typographical errors; (d)application downloads, (e) any other errors or problems in connection with the Contest, including, without limitation, errors that may occur in the administration of the Contest, the announcement of the winner, the cancellation or postponement of the event and/or the flyover, if applicable, the incorrect downloading of the application the processing of entries application downloadsor in any Contest-related materials; or (f) injury, death, losses or damages of any kind, to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrants participation in the Sweepstakes or acceptance, receipt or misuse of the prize (including any travel or activity related thereto). Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Contest, and in no event shall the entrant be entitled to receive attorneys fees. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by site users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Contest. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.
11. Disputes
Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Sweepstakes or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in Illinois. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrants rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Illinois, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules, which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Illinois.
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12. Privacy
Information collected from entrants is subject to sponsors privacy policy.
Information collected from entrants is subject to sponsors privacy policy.
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2013!
Well the Christmas holidays are officially over and we are already into the bright new year. We want to thank the many families who took advantage of holiday time to let us capture their family portraits. I particularly loved all the new babies with their proud parents celebrating their very first Christmas. We also had some 'old' families and couples who were a lot of fun to work with. But with the new year comes a whole new set of seasons.
I was in one of my favorite store the day after Christmas hoping to catch some holiday items on sale. But to my surprise, all Christmas items were already gone and replaced by Valentine's day items! Talk about getting a head start, this store was quick!
I know it is hard to think about today, especially if you were up late last night celebrating the new year, but now would be a good time to make a note to yourself, Valentine's day is coming. Think about how great it would be to have some beautiful portraits of you and/or your loved ones to put on Mommy's desk. Ha, I bet you thought I was going to say Daddy or your boyfriend, right? Well that goes both ways.
Men when is the last time your significant other saw you looking like the fine prince she first met? Is the last picture she has of you in a suit is from when you were married?
Ladies, I know you are very busy, but wouldn't you like your man to have a beautiful sexy picture of you on his desk so that every time he looks up, he is reminded of why he needs to hurry home? That goes both ways too! It can be new desk portrait or something for his or her eyes only. Or maybe you just want a portrait to remind yourself that despite the many roles we have to take on each day in this world, that inside you are still very much a man or woman?
Make an appointment for a private session and let us work with you to capture the inner, sensual, sexy you. Got an idea of the look you want? Contact us and we can work with you to achieve it. From shy and demure to pinup-girl, together we can make it happen!
- Diane Miller
I was in one of my favorite store the day after Christmas hoping to catch some holiday items on sale. But to my surprise, all Christmas items were already gone and replaced by Valentine's day items! Talk about getting a head start, this store was quick!
I know it is hard to think about today, especially if you were up late last night celebrating the new year, but now would be a good time to make a note to yourself, Valentine's day is coming. Think about how great it would be to have some beautiful portraits of you and/or your loved ones to put on Mommy's desk. Ha, I bet you thought I was going to say Daddy or your boyfriend, right? Well that goes both ways.
Men when is the last time your significant other saw you looking like the fine prince she first met? Is the last picture she has of you in a suit is from when you were married?
Ladies, I know you are very busy, but wouldn't you like your man to have a beautiful sexy picture of you on his desk so that every time he looks up, he is reminded of why he needs to hurry home? That goes both ways too! It can be new desk portrait or something for his or her eyes only. Or maybe you just want a portrait to remind yourself that despite the many roles we have to take on each day in this world, that inside you are still very much a man or woman?
Make an appointment for a private session and let us work with you to capture the inner, sensual, sexy you. Got an idea of the look you want? Contact us and we can work with you to achieve it. From shy and demure to pinup-girl, together we can make it happen!
- Diane Miller
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