Bumps-2-Babies by NGB: Ranay and her beautiful family

What can I say?  I got to spend the afternoon with Ranay and her lovely family! It was an exciting time because Baby Chloe is about to become a big sister in March.  I still can't even believe that I started capturing Chloe when she was just 6 months old and now she is on the verge of turning 2! But even more exciting, her birthday is one day after mine.  So, of course, we had to take a few shots of the soon-to-be birthday girl while doing a Bump Session for her Momma, Ranay.

This journey is exactly why the Bumps-2-Babies package was invaluable for NGB to begin offering in 2012.  From our wedding couples starting their families to our NGB family growing, it was simply the right thing to do.  The full story of a baby from the time Momma is expecting to the Baby's first year as part of an heirloom collection is a "must-have".  To be a part of something as monumental as the story of Baby (especially being told even before her arrival) is absolutely PRICELESS!!!  Super exciting is what it really is.  I just can't wait to continue telling this story.  What a priviledge!  So here is a snapshot of our time together telling Baby's story.

Portraits by NGB: A Popovici Christmas

What can I say? A gorgeous family, a beautiful call on their lives....A true heart to serve....that's who the Popovicis are.  It was an absolute honor to capture them for the Holidays before they head to their ministry out in Iraq.  If you wish to support their ministry, please do not hesitate to drop me a line, I'd love to connect you with them.

Dave was my professor this Fall at the Fire School of Ministry-Chicago and I was simply touched by his ability to explain what my true identity in Christ means and looks like.  His adorable wife, Danielle, is a true example of a Proverbs 31 woman and what that looks like...she's also a great teacher!  Such a sincere family!  What a blessing!!!

A very laid back gang, you can truly feel the love this family has.  Both for each other, and me....but also the love that Adai showed for Photography.  He is such a ham.  And Baby Elias was simply a gem full of giggles.  Not to mention Yaya and Israel (the two older ones....) and their care for their younger siblings.  Simply priceless!  I truly hope that you enjoy this Snapshot of their session! :)

Portraits by NGB: A Rodriguez Christmas

It was absolutely hilarious how Frankie and I had planned to do an elaborate portrait session outside with his beautiful wife Janelle and daughter Jubilee....when all of a sudden, as is typical in Chicago, the wind increased and droplets of rain (20% chance of rain....of course, it would, lol) which caused us to go to plan B.....A cozy indoors session in my home studio.  Well, it was an absolute blast!!!  And since the baby Jubes had been in our home before, she was VERY comfortable which made for a session of story-telling ( in a Baby Jubilee's own language which I took pleasure in personally translating with glee, might I add) and lots of precious moments.  Since Janelle is also pregnant with Baby #2: Aasha Reigns Rodriguez....we had to throw in some belly shots, of course.  So without further delay, I present to you a cozy session with the Rodriguez family. Enjoy! :)

Portraits by NGB: Baby Jacob

To say that I was blown away by a double session this weekend would be an understatement.  I started with adorable Baby Jacob who after being fed was one of the happiest babies ever.  His baby blue eyes just pierced through my heart and I fell in complete love with this little 3 month-old baby boy.  I truly hope you enjoy. By the way, what makes this even more special is that Baby Jacob is technically Baby Abigail's uncle since Abigail's grandparents are parents to Baby Jacob.....Talk about cool, right?!? :)

Portraits by NGB: Baby Abigail

Then I met Baby Abigail, and my heart went into overdrive.  Truly a treat to have two precious babies all in one day.  So I have to share her precious smile with you.  She even had a moment with Chewy....the cutest oversized puppy ever.  Chewy was soooo gentle with the baby, it was incredible.  Here's to new experiences and great memories captured.  Enjoy!

Portraits by NGB: Baby Naomi & her family

Today was a gorgeous day here in Chicagoland.  I couldn't have asked for a better day to capture Naomi and her family.  Naomi was a very laid back baby, she was mostly observant, which was amazing for her being only 9 & 1/2 months old.  She only smiled for her pop-pop which was absolutely adorable.  Somehow, he had the magic touch.  I met Naomi's mom Carolina after she was referred to NGB by a close friend.  This was an incredible family....they all took time out to come to the Session after the ceremony so they could take pictures with Naomi.  How about it!?! It was a special treat to capture some of the art painted on the church wall before the Baptism started.  I hope you enjoy this Snapshot.

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Headshots by NGB: Lovely Lourdes

I started my day very early today with meeting a bride-to-be at 5:15am, that's right, 5:15am (there are no limits with NGB, truly)....in the back of my mind, I knew that I had a special session today in the early part of the evening.  Yes, folks, it was a headshot session.  I met Lourdes in March while capturing Jose and Ana's wedding (remember them? The wedding at Venuti's).  Lourdes was the maid of honor at that wedding.  Her beauty stood out then, and sure enough after getting to know a little bit more, I found out that she has a passion for acting.  So you can imagine that two weeks ago when she reached out to me, it was a session that I absolutely couldn't miss.  We met at the Millenium Park and took advantage of the perfect golden sun.  It was gorgeous out today too, so definitely a treat to be out there shooting these headshots.  I truly hope that you enjoy this sneak peek.  It was very interesting to capture so many sides of her.