lindsay powell photography

inspired by love | north shore chicago area lifestyle portrait photographer

My parents will be celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary this summer.  They don't look old enough for that, do they?  They met in junior high and were high school sweethearts.  Having two kiddos, multiple career changes, several moves, travels, loss of loved ones, gaining grandchildren... just brings them closer.  They are loved and respected by everyone around them and it just means the world to me that they have always been there for me and my girls. 

These photos were taken on a trip last summer to Door County, WI.  I really wanted to take some portraits of just the two of them, as I'm usually sticking a grand kid on their lap!!  I have new love in -my- life (which I will share soon!) and hope to be where they are some day.  I love images of love that has stood the test of time.  We always document new love.. engagements, new babies, weddings.. but we don't often take the time to photograph the long lasting loves and they are pretty rare these days!!

Love you Mom and Dad. :)

Really, Crayola? | Chicago Child Photographer

As I was digging through my box of summer stuff to bring out (yeah!!), I found a bottle of Crayola's colored bubbles.  Have you tried this stuff?   When I first saw the ads of children having fun with a rainbow of bubbles around them I obviously went straight to portraits.  I could picture a family having fun in a field of tall grasses, kids running around with colored bubbles everywhere.  Fun!!

Last summer we tried these fun bubbles out and I have to say.. they were a mess.  Now as a disclaimer, we did try this with a two year old, but I'll share our results. 

Grandma Debbie ended up with green sprayed all over her and Maddie had green hands and lips.  She did have fun but boy, it was messy!  Did any of you try these bubbles and have better luck? 

What to Wear Wednesday: Neutrals paired with aqua & yellow {family photography in lake county IL}

Busy portrait season is quick approaching with our early spring (yay!).  I thought I'd post another round of "What to Wear Wednesday" posts for awhile as we prep for spring & summer sessions!  If you'd like to see more of these, click the category on the right side of the blog!

I'm loving these colors right now.. and practically redoing my whole house in this scheme.  Seaside colors of aqua, neutral grey's and sand colors with a pop here and there of yellow to mix it up.  LOVE!  As you see, you don't have to match everything perfectly, varying the shades will provide more visual interest.  You could add a layer to each child in a neutral (white, grey's in any shade, khaki's,etc.) or even a shade or pattern including mustard yellow on the little girl. 

Happy Spring!

 

Wilder Mansion Reception - Elmhurst IL wedding photographer

John & Amanda had an intimate wedding back in the fall in her hometown.  They chose to hold their reception for family and friends later in the winter after a honeymoon in Hawaii!   Their elegant reception was held at the beautiful Wilder Mansion in Elmhurst, Illinois. 

Bringing in a little bit of her honeymoon, Amanda kept it simple and elegant with orchids, moss, and river stones as table decor, candles lit everywhere.. and my favorite, her portraits!  Since there was ample time between the wedding and reception, she was able to print and frame her wedding portraits to be used in her reception decor on mantles and tables.  Framed in rustic barnwood frames and set among candles, their portraits really made the reception cozy and personal.  If you'd like to do this at your own reception, think about using your engagement portraits, or even staging a bridal/wedding portrait session before your big day! 

 

Congratulations to John & Amanda!

For wedding photography information email lindsaypowellphotography@yahoo.com.

wonder woman! | chicago lake county il children's photographer

She's a bit of a firecracker.  I was picturing a sweet photo of her in her favorite shirt, which used to be her sister's favorite shirt.. the Wonder Woman t-shirt (from Old Navy).  Red tulips, sweet rain boots.. beautiful light.  Well the sun came out, the 'tude came with it, and I love it even more.  Snapshots are meant to document life -as it is- .. not a staged family.  Sometimes, ya just go with it!