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Middle of nowhere Illinois.  The sun is setting.  The cornfields have gone from green to that delicious orange color as the sun slips below the horizon.  I’m driving my 96 Corolla.  Windows down.  Rockin out to some Travis Tritt  ‘It’s a great day to be alive’.    Talk about happiness.

Yesterday I had a baby bump session with the marvelous Katie Fritts.  We had a blast to say the least…between the balloons and the finger paint there was never a dull moment.  And as I drove home…I got to remember just how much I love driving through the country….

Without further ado…

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Many more to come…happy Monday!

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Hopefully you are enjoying my new site.  This is my first official “new site post” which is very exciting.  You may notice something a little different…instead of scrolling through the photos like before you can view them in a gallery.  Just let it play or click on the thumbnail of the photos you want to see!  So here it goes!

Check back for lots more photo goodness!!!!  Happy Wednesday…

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  • Shannon - July 28, 2010 - 8:05 pm

    OK…..these babies are so cute!!! Good job!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Maureen - July 29, 2010 - 3:14 am

    Beautiful pictures!!!!!ReplyCancel

    • laurenwakefield - July 29, 2010 - 9:48 pm

      Thanks Maureen!!!!ReplyCancel

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So….I have to admit…I am not having a good day.  Today has been the epitome of ‘one of those days’…I’ve been grumpy and all the words that go along with grumpy…

BUT…as I was editing the Dwyer family’s photos…I couldn’t help but smile at every single one.  I found myself laughing at the kids’ cute little faces and smiling at how picture perfect this family is.  It is only fair to also admit that these photos put me in a better mood…so without further ado…here’s a little tease…

North Avenue Beach

The photo on the left just screams “It’s my party and I can cry if I want to!” Birthday Party

sleeping baby

So there’s a little taste…enjoy!  It’s almost Friday!!!!!!

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  • Steve - July 26, 2010 - 1:53 am

    Oh Wow! I absolutely love the picture that you have put a caption to. You caught her perfectly and the picture makes the viewer want to cry right along with the little lady! It captures, in a beautiful way, the innocence and vulnerability of childhood. You nailed it!!
    Keep it up.
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A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting the Napoli Family.  This was a very cool session because it was actually 2 families.  First there was Virginia and her husband Joe, and their 2 adorable little boys Orion and August (are those the coolest names ever or what??)  And then Virginia’s sister, Laura, was visiting with her 2 sons Michael and Daniel!  And guess where they live….Dubai!  How cool is that!  Could you imagine growing up in Dubai?!?!  I just think that is so awesome!!  And those boys were cracking me up all day…boys that age are hilarious.

Anyways…we started the session in their awesome, radical, gorgeous condo.  Talk about a view!!!  I like to imagine one day I’ll come home to a view like that…you just wait!  🙂  After a few shots inside we walked down to the park/beach for the rest of the evening.  It’s times like those that I realize just how much I LOVE Chicago.  Best city in the world…hands down.  So here is our day via photos….enjoy!

kids laughing

baby

baby

His faces were cracking me up… baby photographer

baby feet

family photos

His little onesy had his initials embroidered on it…so cute… sleeping baby

This is a ring the Virgia got when Orion was born… mother

It was a task trying to get a real smile out of him…but I succeeded!!! kids

chicago

chicago

laughing

father son

chicago skyline

I was in LOVE with his curly hair.  Especially the one little curl right in the middle of his forehead!  Priceless… lake michigan

chicago landmarks

Boy will be boys… sandy beach

chicago

The End…

I has such a fun time with this family.  I especially enjoyed explaining to Daniel all of the things you can do with photoshop.  Can I take his head and put it on Hulk Hogan’s body and have him standing upside down in Dubai…you bet I can!  Off to edit more photos!  Another sneak peek coming very soon!!!!  Happy Wednesday!

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