Oliver | Chicagoland Children Photographer
Oliver's session
Another wonderful family session....although this one was different.
I photographed this baby boys newborn session 6 short months ago. A beautiful newborn session.
Oliver.
His name is Oliver and he is standing with support, sitting up, has the best smile and the biggest brown eyes and long lashes.
This is just what I notice as a photographer. When I notice these little things, I tend to use them in my favor. If a 6 month old can sit up and stand with support, we can get different photos for variety :)
When the baby has a wonderful smile and big brown eyes, you get close in and wait for those perfect moments.
Oliver is a sweet baby boy. I am so fortunate to photograph his for his first year. I get to meet with this family one more time this year for Oliver 's first year session close to the fall season.
Its a pretty sweet gig I tell ya :) I get to see this sweet little face in person throughout this year!
This beautiful family. This beautiful location. That beautiful little face <3
This family is just perfection!
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Abigail Joyce specializes in newborn, baby and family photographs. Abigail Joyce is based in the Chicagoland area and the Midwest.
Hinsdale, Western Springs, Burr Ridge, Claredon Hills, Countryside, Elmhurst, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Addison, Lagrange, Lagrange Park, Wheaton,
Bolingbrook, Indian Head Park, Darien, Lisle, Woodridge, Naperville, Westchester, Brookfield, Hodgkins, Chicago, Oak Brook, and more.
Call: 708 505 9081
email: abigailjoycephoto@gmail.com for inquiries, scheduling, and confirmations
Is It Summer Yet? | Chicago Baby Photographer
This summer has been the most amazing summer! Its getting pretty crazy though...If you've been following my blog you'll know that Im getting married August 16 to my best friend Ben! We are also moving after were married to hopefully a townhouse in Lisle. Nothing is set just yet but we are hopeful. Its also been really fun to start thinking about how we'd like to furnish the townhouse as well!
The wedding plans have been coming along! The flower girl dresses and bridesmaid dresses came in! They are beautiful and its making me all the more excited about the wedding :)
And just when things couldn't get more exciting?!...I have applied for my passport and we bought the tickets for our honeymoon!! I know I was telling a lot of people about the possibility of us going to Italy but we've decided to postpone the Italy trip and go to the Dominican Republic instead! Italy although beautiful, would've been more chaotic than a resort/beach trip to Punta Cana. I am still very excited though, and I have become more excited ever since we bought the tickets. Everything is all falling into place.
This past winter, I kept thinking "Once it gets nicer outside everything is going to start feeling more real. Its going to get busy and things are going to go by fast" And wow, ever since its started to feel like summer, that has only because more and more true. I have butterflies just writing all of this down! Almost everything is done for the wedding and I can't believe that its going to happen! When you plan something so elaborate for a long time it almost feels to good to be true but now as were getting closer to the date, I'm feeling nervous!!
xoxo,
Abigail Joyce
Chicagoland Newborn & Baby Photographer | Newborn Photography | Chicago Maternity Photographer | Chicagoland Maternity Photographer
Abigail Joyce specializes in newborn, baby and family photographs. Abigail Joyce is based in the Chicagoland area and the Midwest.
Hinsdale, Western Springs, Burr Ridge, Claredon Hills, Countryside, Elmhurst, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Addison, Lagrange, Lagrange Park, Wheaton,
Bolingbrook, Indian Head Park, Darien, Lisle, Woodridge, Naperville, Westchester, Brookfield, Hodgkins, Chicago, Oak Brook, and more.
Call: 708 505 9081
email: abigailjoycephoto@gmail.com for inquiries, scheduling, and confirmations
Hello from the Chicago Baby Photographer
In this post I'll highlight a few details on a cake smash, what to expect, and when they take place.
How sweet is this cake smash! How I love a good cake smash and taking photos of babies!
- Baby sessions take place after the newborn stage is completed
- Usually starting around the 3 month point
- Cake smashes are typically for a 1-year session
- This can take place between 11 and 14 months, as the "1-year"ness hangs around during that period
- Colorful scenes is out, soft, bright and simple is in (plus it's timeless)
- The best thing about cake smashes is watching these little kiddos go crazy over how tasty it is... but
- Kiddos with little experience with sweetners, or photos, tend to not know how to go crazy for their cake, so some convincing and "help" from mom/dad may be needed during the shoot
- Cake smashes are the LAST thing during the shoot, for obvious reasons (if it's not obvious, cake gets everywhere and on everything!)
Honestly, when was the last time you saw someone enjoy cake for one of the "first times" in their lives?? I love all the squeals, giggles and crumbs of cake everywhere. The strangest has been back of heads, and I don't even know how that happens. Life is an amazing thing and witnessing little kids getting so much out of cake is adorable.
What I've noticed from being a photographer... Don't expect every child to react the same way to these four things:
- Christmas Lights - Some children will bang them on the ground and giggle like no other; other children will cry.
- Cake- Some children will smash that cake like it was their job; others may take one little bite and crawl away. No cake will be smashed.
- Bath tubs- Some children LOVE water and all things bubbles; others will scream in horror.
- Hats - Children don't love hats but if you distract them enough and time it properly, they will forget anything was placed on their heads!
Baby's first Christmas
I am so lucky to be able to watch these kiddos grow up. One day the kids that I have photographed over the years will be able to look back at these photos. They will be able to see how small they once were, how much excitement was in their face and eyes when they held onto those christmas lights, and see how much they were loved by their wonderful parents.
Its December. Its a Saturday night. I am editing like a mad woman and sending out all of my clients photos. While I edit these photos I see the happy faces of my clients and the joy they are expressing in the photos. I look forward to my own future when I will have my own kids some day and feel the same love and joy. Did I ever tell you, I want four of my own kids someday? I am 21 right now, but by the time I am 24 I am hoping to have my first child. I know I am rambling, but its late. I wanted to show you these beautiful family photos.
-Abigail Joyce
Chicago Family Photographer & Chicagoland Family Photographer
708 505 9081
abigailjoycephoto@gmail.com
Chicago Baby Photography
Let me tell you, this couple is beautiful! They were so easy going with my props and my crazy ideas :) I do love my props. Oh man, this little girl is just adorable. She had the biggest smile (when she wanted to smile hehe) And she looked so cute in my vintage stroller. The story behind the stoller : I found it for $10. Not kidding! I found it at a nearby Rummage sale and I fell in love with it! Who in their right mind would sell a beautiful blue vintage stroller thats in perfect condition for so little?? Well, I wasn't about to ask questions...the sale was about to be over in 5 minutes and there wasn't a minute to delay! The only problem was my mom had the cash on her and she walked into a different room! So I stayed at the edge of the room calling out for her down the hall. Once she arrived she knew what I was so excited about and wasn't as thrilled as I was. She didn't have to say anything, I could see it on her face. But it grew on her and now its one of her favorite props of mine. And I am so glad I was finally able to use it.
Has anyone else noticed how unbearable the misquotes are this summer? In our backyard garden alone has swarms of them that rise when you enter through the gate. During this session, we had to stop once in awhile to shoo away the misquotes. I find new bites on me driving home from every outdoor session. *big sigh* So guess what I did just today? I brought "Bug Off" bug repellent! Best invention ever! (Well I am sure there are better ones than bug repellent) Nevertheless, I did not find any new bites!
I'm pretty happy about that :)
-Abigail Joyce
(Chicago Baby Photography)
abigaijoycephoto@gmail.com
708 505 9081
