Family – Page 5 – Kate Fredrick

July 24, 2013July 24, 2013

Summer Day in Chicago {Chicago IL, Family Photographer}

Round Lake Beach Family Photographer Kate Fredrick

Do you remember being young and fearless? Having a favorite toy and fascination with trucks? Ok, so maybe I wasn’t the fearless type of girl and maybe big trucks startled me but I did have a stuffed cat that was just glued to my side growing up so that counts; right?

I got the opportunity to spend time taking photos of a little guy who was fearless, in love with his favorite ball, and if a truck went by he would freeze what he was doing just to watch it. I thought it was adorable how fascinated a little kid can get with something so simple as a truck until my husband lovingly reminded me I’m the same way when those Geico commercials come on (especially the camel one about HUMP Day; cracks me up every time). Don’t they say geniuses are often times easily amused? If not, let’s at least pretend that’s true.

Anyway, we decided to meet downtown Chicago and explore Millennium Park, the best place to let a little guy run around with his ball. Plus there was the added bonus of the Crown Fountain to cool ourselves off in after playing in the sun. With the summer heat hitting the Chicagoland area recently giving any kid the chance to cool off in a fountain is a good thing.

July 1, 2013July 1, 2013

Family of Four {Round Lake Beach IL, Family Photographer}

Kate Fredrick Photography, Round Lake Beach IL Photographer, Family park photography

A few weekends ago I got the chance to snap some photos for a very cute family. We visited a local park near Round Lake Beach and after a bit of silliness, smiles were plastered across all faces. A lot could be due to Daddy showing us his fashion poses and Mr Jeff being the best bubble maker in town; either way, the girls were having a great time. It’s amazing to see these little girls with a bit of differing personalities. Little Miss C is the shy timid one and Little Miss L is the curious one a little unsure of this crazy family she has. When I asked Little Miss C how old she was, she promptly told me she was 2. This was true, however, she had just celebrated her 3rd birthday party with her friends early in the day and would be turning 3 during the following week. The honesty of a “3” year old! I have a feeling Mom and Dad will have nothing to worry about with Little Miss C being a rule breaker. Let’s hope that Little Miss L doesn’t make up for Little Miss C’s timidness.

June 3, 2013June 3, 2013

Close Family {Round Lake Beach IL, Family Photographer}

Do you have family that live close by or far away? Do you visit your relatives by car, plane, or boat? Do you see everyone daily, monthly or annually?

I’m pretty lucky with having a majority of my family close by, with the exception of a few that live a bit farther away. My Aunt, Uncle and cousins are one of these families…they live just over the state line in Minnesota. Last weekend we were all together for another family member’s wedding. It’s always so fun to see how much everyone has grown and what is going on in each other’s lives; braces, karate, driving licenses, and school fun.

It’s great to realize that with family, it really doesn’t matter how far or close they live from you…family is always close by.

May 16, 2013May 16, 2013

Brian & Kelly Family {Vernon Hills IL, Family Photographer}

I love surprises; how about you? My husband isn’t always in for surprises but I’m working on him. I figure when kids come along so will all the fun family surprises. Right before Mother’s Day this little family contacted me about doing a surprise photo shoot for some Mother’s Day gifts. I couldn’t resist this cute bunch, can you? We were lucky enough to have the rain stop and the sun come out in the Chicagoland area for a Saturday afternoon a few weeks ago. Spending an afternoon with this family taught me a few things.

1. Bubbles always make things more fun.

2. Having a sister is quite awesome.

3. Give kids an open field and they will run off energy you can only wish you had 30 years their senior.

4. Family photography is such a joy.

Vernon Hills IL Family Photographer

Vernon Hills Child Photographer Park

Vernon Hills Family Photographer Bridge

Vernon Hill IL Children Photographer

Vernon Hills Children Photographer Smiles

Vernon Hills Child Photographer Bridge

Vernon Hills Family Photographer Bridge

April 23, 2013April 23, 2013

Big Baby Blue Eyes {Gurnee IL Family Photographer}

A little while ago I got the chance to hang out with an adorable little man (besides my husband). Little A at the time was just 6 months old and the happiest little guy I’ve ever met. Right away when I walked into the house I was greeted by Dad holding Little A like a football and I remember the wide toothless grin he had on his face. That smile could melt any scrooges heart! I have a feeling his parents are definitely going to have trouble saying “No” to that little face in the near future.

Not once during the session did Little A cry or get upset…he was a pure angel. I would like to think that he was so good because my assistant was making the best funny faces and crazy noises EVER but I have a feeling it was because of the joy this little guy had towards everything new and exciting. There is also the tiny fact that his parents are quite possibly the cutest parents you’ll ever meet. I can see them being on the cover of Parent magazine discussing the latest baby trend or doing an interview with Babble.com to discuss how best to handle your toddler. I plan to have their number on speed dial once my husband and I have kids. (Aaron and Mel, you have been warned.)

One thing you can’t deny, this little boy’s baby blue eyes are going to break some young girls hearts in the future! So parents with little girls be warned…there is a little hottie out in Gurnee.