rainbow butterfly birthday party, sneak peek

and the party goes off without a hitch.

the birthday girl had the best time, and everyone got their fair share of red no. 40.



here's a little sneak peek, with many more photos to come.

enjoy!

summer's first fete, and a recipe for pimm's cup

warm weather is here.


   we took the opportunity of a perfect evening to officially kick-off the season with a simple patio party, featuring lots of yummy food and drink.


speaking of drink. have you tried this yet?

please, rush out and make one now. you'll be so glad you did.

a recipe for pimm's cup.

(adapted liberally from bon apetít)

• 1 part sparkling lemonade (I used French Market lemonade from Trader Joe's)
• 1 part ginger beer
• 1 part Pimm's No. 1
• Ice cubes
• generous handful of garden mint
• sliced lemon
• sliced lime 
• cubed strawberries, sliced persian cucumber, additional mint sprig (for garnish) 

Place lemons, limes and mint in a glass pitcher. Using muddler or handle of wooden spoon, mash well. Add Pimm's, lemonade, and ginger beer. Add ice to Pimm's mixture, stir. Fill glasses with ice and garnishes. Strain Pimm's mixture into glasses.  Enjoy!

hoping your summer kicks off to a perfect start.



kellyallison photography seeks to create inspired food images that capture the power and passion at the heart of food creation.

 

california, sneak peek

 we just got home from a wonderful vacation.
     sunny southern cal was not so sunny. but we still took loads of photos.

and we had so much fun.

I'll post more some day, but I promise it's going to be a while.
     oh, for more time.

enjoy!

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

brain surgeons & rocket scientists

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there is a new greeting card company on the block.
    beautiful papers mix with awesome ink colors & perfectly quirky sentiments. and to make them even better, each card is hand letterpressed on a vintage press.

they are offbeat, hilarious, and sometimes a bit profane. but only for emphasis.

she calls them simple & modern. I call them fabulous.

here's a little sneak.

anyway, many thanks BS&RS for asking me to shoot your fun cards. I LOVE THEM!

check out the complete line here.

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elmhurst e-session: ann & eric

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the weatherman called for a continuation of the unseasonably summery weather. we expected to be warmed by an 80˚, sunny day.

what we got was better.

spring chill, cool breeze, and a need to wrap close together in warm blankets.
     that's a far more romantic setting in my mind.

enjoy.

kellyallison photography is a chicago area photo studio, specializing in modern wedding photography, and narrative portraiture. she is available for travel world wide.

baby's turning four

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party planning has officially begun.


   rainbow-butterfly-princess party, here we come.

I'll share more of the festivities planning as the day approaches, but until then, here's a little peek at how she's grown.

and for a little sneak peek at our party favors, click here.

enjoy!


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

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Apartment Therapy Blogs Me!

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There's a fun post today on Apartment Therapy Family (formerly Ohdeedoh).

They liked our cowboy party,
     and put up a sweet little feature.


Check it out!

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