A Big Thanks to Ben Elsass!

The last 2 months I have decided to make some big changes in my life. I have been on a journey to better health; sleeping more, less stress, exercise and making much better choices of what and portions of the food I eat and drink. I have made the choice to remove all processed sugar and corn sweeteners from the foods I consume. As a result I have lost 14 pounds! What a difference it has made in how feel and my energy level.

Ben Elsass, a photographer friend of mine came into the studio this week to do me the honor of taking my portraits. I am thrilled with portraits Ben took of me. Thank you Ben! So now I can document my journey to better health.

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  1. april wrote: Good for you!! That's a huge accomplishment. And you look fabulous! (03/17/10, 10:03 am)

  2. Bev wrote: Yay Barbara! Congrats on your decision and I look forward to watching your journey to better health! Beautiful portrait by the way! (03/18/10, 6:58 am)

  3. Alexa wrote: Barbara, that is AWESOME that you made that decision! If you ever need some reading recommendations or more info, my mom does nutritional consults. :) What a great shot of you too! Saw this on Facebook- you look amazing! (03/20/10, 3:10 pm)

Cuddle Time — Chicago Dog Photography

This session was indeed special. Colby and Zach got engaged the evening before their session! They are such a wonderful couple. Their sweet dogs also joined in for the engagement session all dressed for the occasion wearing their favorite Illini tie. The first image made me chuckle and melted my heart. There is nothing like a BIG dog who thinks they are a lap dog. I have one of those too in my home.

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  1. Tanya Adams wrote: Love these images! (03/11/10, 8:24 pm)

  2. Bev wrote: Oh my, what a cuddle bug! (03/12/10, 10:53 am)

  3. Sarah wrote: OMG...dying over the dogs in ties. Love them! :) (03/17/10, 2:00 am)

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New Props & Backdrops at the Studio – Chicago Baby Photographer

We’ve added some new props and backdrops at the studio. Plus soon we will have a new setup for natural light photography.

Isn’t she adorable? Her smile is infectious!

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  1. Bev wrote: Adorable little girl. Gorgeous set! (03/08/10, 3:58 pm)

  2. Danielle wrote: Barbara - I just love everything about this image! And how absolutely perfect is her little outfit and your set!! (03/09/10, 10:44 am)

  3. Sarah wrote: Gorgeous! I saw these at WPPI...now I want one! :) (03/17/10, 2:01 am)

Champions in the Studio! Chicago Dog Photographer

It was a fun session with two stunning Dobermans in the studio with their proud owners, Karen & Larry Taylor and handler Rose Benanti.

Introducing:
Enya (MBIS UGRCH, BISS CH Vondura’s Black Magic Woman ROM CD RE OA OAJ CGC UAGI URO2 NAC) and
Carson (Tropix Scorch Red Fury), at 8.5 months with 4 AKC Points and a UKC Group 1

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  1. Bev wrote: Gorgeous Barbara. Simply gorgeous! (03/03/10, 11:55 pm)

  2. Kimberly Hill wrote: They're gorgeous dogs and I love the setting you created for them. Such an heirloom! (03/04/10, 11:37 am)