Round Lake Beach IL 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!

September 4, 2013September 4, 2013

Giggles & Races {Libertyville IL, Family Photographer}

It’s always such a blast when I get to take photos of a family that smiles and laughs continuously. This bunch was full of giggles and smiles all around. It might have been Mom’s tickles or Dad’s slow racing speed but either way it was hard not to get these kids to have a good time.

August 20, 2013August 21, 2013

Daddy & Daughter {Libertyville IL, Family Photographer}

Do you remember what it’s like to be six? To have the best imagination in the world and focus on the good things life offers, like the tooth fairy and magical kisses that make everything better.

Being six is all about being silly, making the best monster faces you possibly can, and laughing until tears are practically running down your face. I got the privilege to spend time with an awesome dad and daughter a few weeks ago and can honestly say my face hurt from laughing and my heart was swelled with the bond these two share after spending just a few hours with them.

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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.