Archive for the ‘Chicago family photographer’ Category

Family holiday and New Years photos on location in the South Loop by chicago family photographer heidi brady of hjb photo

Holiday family photos for a Chicago family in the South Loop…We made a holiday/address change card as well as other photos to mark this baby’s 8 month mark….holiday photo custom card

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Baby in a diaper photos in the south loop chicago

photo of a naked baby with diaper on the wood floor

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baby on his stomach with winter hat looking in the mirror

baby on his stomach with winter hat looking in the mirror

black and white family and baby photos

baby in winter hat portrait on location in south loop chicago

baby in winter hat portrait on location in south loop chicago

portrait of an 8 month baby on the carpet

 

Fall outdoor family photos of mom, dad, and 2 daughters in awesome Chicago location

With the suggestion of a client, we located an awesome spot for outdoor family photos in Chicago. The place really goes well with my style of shooting which is more editorial, documentary, and left of center than your average photographer. I like to photograph families in interesting and unusual arrangements instead of simply centering everyone in the middle of the frame with forced smiles. I like to utilize the whole frame and attempt to create dynamic compositions and arrangements that show movement and harmony while at the same time capturing precious emotions and moments.  I think making interesting and dynamic family photographs is one of the most challenging things to photograph but with this beautiful family I think I have succeeded.

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portrait of a 2 year old girl outside in chicago fall

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Family photos with 1 year old, mom and dad

I love working with this family…I photographed her pregant and now with their 1 year old boy.  I think these photos are precious, genuine and timeless and exude so much love!

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father and son photographs by heidi brady of hjb photo

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1 year old filipino-american boy photo by heidi brady of hjb photo

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HJB Photo’s photo book selected as Asukabook’s book of the month

I’m excited to have one of my books selected for Asukabook’s book of the month. Asukabook is one of my favorite album and book companies. I use their products for wedding albums, maternity and pregnancy photo books, and newborn and baby albums. Their printing quality is awesome and their books are top notch. Everytime I get a book back from them I think my photography looks fantastic it is a complete pleasure to look through. Check out my book  HERE.

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Bogie and family

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Can’t wait for fall! family photography in Winnetka and Chicago

I’m posting shots from fall of 2009 to get some inspiration for the upcoming fall season….my favorite time to take photos in Chicago. I can’t wait for the leaves to start changing and the weather to turn to get some of the gorgeous color like you see below. We started at a park in Winnetka and moved to the water to take photos of the sisters at the water.  I love these photos !

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photograph of girl at beach in winnetka

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