Future Expansion of Mpgenerations - Literally!


Although it seems we haven't been very active lately, we are expanding. Nick and Family are expecting a new baby (Maggie Diana) in the next few days. Everyone is so excited and Grandma is getting her cameras (yes as in multiple) ready for the newest baby star. We know she will be beautiful, cause that is an all around family trait! (Beautiful, Smart, and full of personality) Like all of my children and grandchildren. Don't hate me cause that is just the way we roll.

We did a quick pre-birth portrait session a couple of weeks ago and here is one of my favorites:

- Diane Miller

LeeAnn S. | Chicago Western Suburbs Photography

On my rare occasions of free time, I noticed that one of my friends posted a lot of pictures day after day and sometime multiple times a day. So I made a note to check out this gallery of posted images. I was shocked to see a huge variety self photos ranging from artistic, colorful, and even moments of pure emotion brought to life; the only downside I saw was that they were taken from a cellphone. So I decided to contact my friend, LeeAnn and offer her my services to help her capture these moments on a much larger scale and quality and see if we can enhance that magic I had potentially seen.

LeeAnn was definitely responsive to having a photo shoot focused on her and since we both were anxious to get started date planning went immediately . With the outside being strangely nice and bright for September, I decided to have this shoot outside in a huge open space. LeeAnn admitted she was nervous at first about how to position, pose, smile, and everything that normally comes with having your picture taken. Once she understood how I shoot differently, she became more relaxed and we simply became two friends having a conversation while a camera took pictures.

LeeAnn did not disappoint, there was literally a moment where her natural positioning as she talked, became  poses us photographers beg for from their clients and here it was exuding from her. Several times during the shoot she spotted something inviting; a fence, a tree, hanging branches. I merely encouraged her to be herself and do what she feels. Seconds later she youthfully climbed, swung, and emphasized her personality in movement. This was a very special almost timeless shoot for me that I was thrilled to be a part of.

Nick Peacock

Andreas Communion | Chicago Western Suburbs Photography


We just recently did a really fun shoot on a REALLY hot day! The church was beautifully setup with lots of children doing their first communion. Our subject was the very beautiful Andrea, who was full of smiles and joy despite the weather.

- Nick Peacock

Site Update!!!

Hey everyone! MP Gen has just made some remodeling improvements and we will be adding in some new features, like our new blog! Here you can see what projects and photos we are currently working on as well as a heads up for any session specials coming!

- Diane Miller & Nick Peacock

Adain coming soon... | Chicago Western Suburbs Photography

Today was such an incredible day out, the sun was shiny with barely a cloud in the sky. Originally I had planned the Adain shoot for the studio but outside was definitely calling. Once the mother-to-be Lisa showed up, she was nervous at first, granted we were in the center of a park and additional attention from others is common when a camera is on you.

Yet after a few clicks of the camera, Lisa really seemed to enjoy the shoot. We laughed as Adain seemed to know exactly when his picture was going to be taken and gave his mommy a kick repeatedly. Lisa held in the lil mans kicking and gave me some of the best images I have taken. I'm happy to say that mommy loved her images and I'll remember it as one of my favorite shoots to date.

- Nick Peacock

Jake | Chicago Western Suburbs Photography

Today we had a very fun shoot with the very photogenic Jakob!  Jakob was all smiles and very bright eyes the entire session. We did several shots with letter blocks and Jakob wanted nothing more than to knock them down. Every time a block flew, Jakobs eyes seem to say "Boom" and was quickly followed with by a huge smile. Jakobs session was  heartwarming and his personality really shined from those big blue eyes.

- Nick Peacock