Tag Archives: Child Photography

Jan 04 2014

Not So Merry {Downers Grove – Hinsdale Family Photography}

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Now that the holidays are over, I can start showing some more photography & card design work I created for clients. Here’s the funniest card I’ve ever made. This photoshoot was… well…. difficult. I went head to head with an adorable 4 year old & LOST. Good thing his parents are great sports & happily decided to make “lemonade out of lemons”.

 

I showed the card to my own mom & she said it’s the BEST card ever as it shows real life. So true. It’s great when we can laugh at ourselves & make the most out of a situation.2014-01-04_0002

The shoot was in early December and started out at a beautiful park, but it was 13 degrees out. Even my hands hurt in the brief 5 minutes we were out of the car. I too would have had a meltdown. We had to brainstorm & come up with an indoor location and found a beautifully decorated tree to make it work. You guys are great fun & I look forward to next year already, in warmer weather 🙂

 

By the way, that top photo of the little man does not even truly capture the emotions he was expressing!

 

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Jan 02 2014

Snow, Snow, & MORE Snow! {Downers Grove, Hinsdale Family Photography}

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I woke up to MORE snow this morning {we are up to almost 8 inches & we shoveled 4 times yesterday & there is no stop in sight}, so I thought it would be a great day to share these beauties with you. I took these photos the week before Christmas & am realizing I LOVE shooting in the snow! This little guy is one of my favorite subjects to photograph as he has such a fun personality & beautiful eyes. If we have another 34 degree day with soft snow & you want some really memorable photos, just let me know!

Grace & Peace,

Julie
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Dec 11 2013

Let it Snow! {Downers Grove, Hinsdale Family Photographer}

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This past Sunday I had the joy of doing my first photo session in the SNOW!2013-12-11_0002

The family was great & I love how the mom styled their clothing: simple solids & such a variety of color.

I even got them to JUMP!2013-12-11_0003

The kids were total troopers. No complaints, just chills & some red ears (poor things!)

I wish we could have hung out more so I could get to know each & every one a bit more,

but we needed to get the job done. They were so fun though!2013-12-11_0004

12 year old triplets!!!! a 10 yr old & almost 7 yr old.

I think these parents are my super-heroes!2013-12-11_0005

And, little did I know when I designed this card over a month ago, I would get to use it with such PERFECT photos!

Thanks to the “McB” family for braving the weather & having such fun with me!2013-12-11_0006

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Dec 04 2013

Meet My Nephews {Julie Chen Photography}

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At Thanksgiving last week, I was able to photograph several family members, including my brother & his family.

I LOVE how they turned out.

There was magical light & a sprinkling of snow & 3 very handsome young men making me smile.2013-12-04_0002

I cannot get over how every time I go home, my oldest nephew has grown so much!

He is taller than me now & I think taller than Sam {though he claims they are equal!}2013-12-04_0003

These young men are not only handsome, but they are also kind, fun, smart, athletic, and a joy to be around.

I am so thankful to be their auntie!2013-12-04_0005

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Nov 25 2013

Puppy Love {Downers Grove, Hinsdale Family Photographer}

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This family was SO fun to photograph & JUST LOOK AT THAT PUPPY!!!!

Oh, the cuteness. A boy & his dog. Ahhhh….

The funniest part of this shoot was at one point we had tried “containing” the pup while I was just shooting the family & the puppy got loose & ran at me, defending his family already.

Since I am allergic to dogs & therefore not used to being around many dogs, it freaked me out. It made all of us laugh.

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