Grayslake Illinois Family Photographer

March 4, 2014March 4, 2014

All that Giggles {Lake County IL, Family Photographer}

I love the minute you meet a family and you know they are going to be fun! This family was completely that way. The giggles and smiles were endless no matter what happened. It’s always fun to see how carefree and happy kids are in their own environment, especially when juice / milk breaks are a common must for all of my photo sessions.

Being a big sister myself it was so cute to see how much this big sister loved her little brother. My favorite moment of the entire photo session was when she ran up and gave him a kiss on the cheek. His reaction was pure happiness and joy! What do you think of his little smile? Melts my heart…

We ended our session in quite possibly the coolest way I could image…playing with Play Dough and bubbles! I know I had a blast with this little family…I sure hope they had the same with me!

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.

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.