chicago area family photography: the missing months of 2011

it literally has been forever since I've spent time sharing images from recent sessions.

     it's not because I've forgotten, but because I've been busy. really busy. and that's mostly really great news, except when it comes to things like blogs, and keeping up with posting work. or tweeting. or pinning. or sharing anything at all, for that matter.

anyway, it's a new year, and a new day. I plan to stay connected this time . . . we'll see how long that lasts.

in the mean time, here is a little sneak peek of all the fun that I've been hoarding.
     I plan to share more from each of these moments. and soon. so come back and visit whenever you get a chance. knowing you'll be here will be good motivation.

happy 2012, everyone.
     xo

   

   

 

   

  

kellyallison photography is a chicago area photo studio, specializing in modern family portraits, and narrative portraiture of children, babies and newborns. 

  

samson

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it had to happen.
     these 90˚ days have been killing him.

     it was high time to be liberated from those locks.

 

 

 

 

the good news,  his strength remains unaffected.

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a late post, a reminder of warmth

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on these cold, dreary days, when I'm dreaming of sunshine, it helps to look back
     at those late autumn days that felt almost like summer.


     it's a nice reminder that warmer days are on their way. summer will be here soon.

 

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happy birthday to you: 03.16.2011

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 may your second year be even more wonderful than your first.

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may this 

the sleeper

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all is quiet as the sleeper rests



his energies now go
     to flaunting his beauty

 

those eyelashes. those ears. those tiny fingers. that beautiful little mouth

I soak it all in
     to try and make the moment last.

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another midwinter night

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it's is true with any trade, I suppose.  

when so much time is spent documenting the lives of others, 

it's hard to remember to capture memories at home.

so the camera came out last night. not for anything in particular.
     nothing special to say about it. just another evening together,
          chaos over dinner. 

and an impromptu dance party.  

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working to avoid becoming the dentist with bad teeth. 

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welcome little one: 12.13.10

new baby, everything changes. these are the things of life that aren't always so tangible for a two-year-old. maybe some grumpy times are a'coming, but won't it be so fun to grow up together?

you'll think so, eventually.
oh, and don't you worry--there's plenty of love to go around.

good luck, little man. good luck, littler man. may all good things come to you both.






click here for more images after the jump

nap hair

no pomade. no wax. no product was used to get this look-- this baby's style is all natural.

okay, maybe a little yogurt for added shine, and apple sauce for that all-day hold.


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i heart winter

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it's true that winter weather can be a downer--with all those grey skies, cold winds, and icy streets & walks. but with just a little shift in perspective & a dose of child-like energy, these chilly months can really be fun. a fresh and fluffy blanket of snow definitely helps, but even when the snow is crunchy and boot trodden, there is a certain magic to winter.

there's just something about wool sweaters, wood fires, and hot cocoa that I'd miss in a sunny clime.

snuggle up and stay warm!

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never too late for pumpkins

it's not even december 1, and already the pace of the season threatens to override my intentions to stay on top of the details.

though the harvest holidays are officially gone, these beautiful babes deserve to be mentioned. and the pumpkins, too.  they're just too wonderful a backdrop to abandon after Thanksgiving.

hope your holiday was warm, lovely, and delicious. may your christmas season be all this and more.

xoxo

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milkyway farm - chester springs, pennsylvania