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Danna Bowes - August 16, 2008 - 12:15 am

these are wonderful, I just adore your work, I can tell a Marm portrait a mile away, you are a true original!!
Jana kunz - August 16, 2008 - 6:30 am

OMG, these are so cute! What a doll. 🙂
Lisa Slotsve - August 16, 2008 - 8:06 am

You’ve done it again, another perfect childrens session. These are beautiful!
Heather - August 16, 2008 - 10:01 am

Sighh.. I’m in love with these images..but I’m in love with all of your work!! What a cute little girl..and yeah..it does go by entirely to fast!
Becca - August 16, 2008 - 2:20 pm

These are just gorgeous! Beautiful little girl and location!
Stephanie Johnson - August 16, 2008 - 3:47 pm

Love these, wonderful work!!!
Kimberly Hill - August 16, 2008 - 5:45 pm

She just gets prettier and prettier. Smart mama to keep bringing her back because obviously she’s a Marmalade princess!
Susan Braswell - August 16, 2008 - 6:59 pm

those girls are beautiful and blessed with such beautiful hair and smiles. Good genes 🙂 well done Marianne.
Daveen - August 16, 2008 - 9:21 pm

Lovely images of such a sweet looking little girl! Love the shot with mom so much!
June - August 16, 2008 - 9:32 pm

So gorgeous as usual! Fabulous work!
Angela Crutcher - August 17, 2008 - 12:14 pm

She is a total doll! I adore the shot of her with her mom.
SherriW - August 17, 2008 - 1:09 pm

Those are beautiful works of art for the family!
chantelle bliss - August 17, 2008 - 4:13 pm

what a stunning little girl!! these images are wonderful Mare, love the mommy/daughter one!
Jennifer N - August 17, 2008 - 5:09 pm

These are absolutely gorgeous! Such a beautiful subject too 🙂
Holli - August 18, 2008 - 1:44 am

What a beautiful little girl!
Daniela - August 18, 2008 - 7:53 am

gorgeous images….as always!
Jennifer - August 18, 2008 - 8:59 pm

what a beautiful mom daughter pair here, beautiful work!
PamN - August 19, 2008 - 1:05 pm

You just never cease to amaze me – everything you post is a true work of art!
corey civetta - August 20, 2008 - 6:15 am

I LOVE Adele! What a great present from your hubby!

Love the images of G, too – she is absolutely adorable!
Kris Leigh - August 21, 2008 - 6:38 am

What an absolutely stunning little girl! Gorgeous images! 🙂
Merav - August 21, 2008 - 6:44 pm

What a beautiful young girl – you did a wonderful job capturing her joy and sense of self. The portraits are so lovely and so very Marm!
Marianne - August 21, 2008 - 8:19 pm

wow guys. thank you so much for the kind kind words. I have the bestest clients and G&V are no exception to that rule. Thanks!!
Eirn - August 22, 2008 - 2:22 pm

Beautify photography!

Girl, Boy, Family : Naperville Family Photographer

First off, soundtrack. I think that all the swimmers in all the lanes are expressing this sentiment. Congrats to the U.S. Men’s Swim Team for an astounding performance in the 800 m swim and a huge proud congratulations to the best Olympian of all time, Mr. Michael Phelps. Wowza.

Anyway, I told you all I was in the mood for Nine Inch Nails and I think it’s like a craving and I just need to do it and move on. It’s not true NIN but bonus for David Bowie’s involvement. Always dug this tune…and I bet this song could be a great anthem for all those other swimmers yesterday, eh?

Now for sneak peeks…

Yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure of photographing the B family who travelled from the Naperville area for a Marmalade Urban session. I had a blast photographing charming little Olivia and fell in love with sweet Jaimeson’s quiet disposition. A huge thank you to their mom & dad who brought them out for a session in the quaint old town that I like to call my studio’s home.

Enjoy!

Thank you for stopping in to check on what’s new in Marmaland.

Namaste.

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Terrilyn - August 13, 2008 - 10:37 am

Beautiful Mare! This will sound silly but I just love your blues. I’m not generally a big blue fan, I’m more of a purple kinda girl but your the blues in your images just seem so put me in a peaceful mood.
Marianne - August 13, 2008 - 1:37 pm

aw thanks T. you know something, 😀 … I sure do have an awful lot of blue in the images these days, eh? marmalade’s blue period.
Melissa M - August 13, 2008 - 8:30 pm

Just lovely, my dear!
Lori Wood Habiger - August 13, 2008 - 10:01 pm

Beautiful work here. I love how your portraits are generally on the dark side – dark colors, vignettes, dramatic compositions and processing; yet the mood of the portraits is still happy, loving, adventurous, etc. Love your style!
diana simpson - August 14, 2008 - 7:59 am

i just love your work. and that dress in the last one… i just love it!
Cindy - August 14, 2008 - 9:43 am

Look at the gorgeous light in that first one!! I love the interaction you caught in #3, and as usual such a gorgeous setting. mmmm!!
Jeni Bernatz - August 14, 2008 - 11:06 am

I just love these, the feel, setting, the color…everything (as always!)
Jen Lane - August 14, 2008 - 8:35 pm

Aaah, again with the songs I LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, that’s out of my system.lol

Mare, these are so beautiful! What a gorgeous family. They must be thrilled with these!
Lisa Kelly - August 14, 2008 - 9:03 pm

Stunning, each and everyone of them. So much connection and love in them all. Beautiful work
Jana kunz - August 15, 2008 - 5:23 pm

These are stunning! I love that last one.
Lisa Dillon - August 19, 2008 - 6:10 pm

These are awesome! I especially love that first one–just feels like such a secret moment captured. 🙂

No Coincidences : Chicago On Location Family Photography

Soundtrack: well honestly I am really in the mood for Nine Inch Nails but thought better of it as it’s not totally family friendly and might send out the wrong message. 😀 So, I opted for the more family friendly Raconteurs.

Monday morning I drove to the way north part of the city, think Rogers Park/Loyola area for a session in a neighborhood that I haven’t seen in well, years. It was a fantastic chance to get back to shooting on location and using the challenges presented to me. I had a blast doing a quick mini scout of locations and to use what resources I had. It’s great to stretch out the old skills every once in awhile.

Most importantly I had the pleasure of meeting this wonderful family of 4. 2 little sisters, Natalie & Phoebe and their lovely parents. Thank you for allowing me to capture these moments for you and entrusting me with your memories as well as for the awesome hospitality. It is with great pleasure that I premiere a few sneak peeks for you:

Not bad for being challenged. Thanks for stopping in…namaste.

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chantelle bliss - August 12, 2008 - 12:55 am

love the second one!!! gorgeous dress too…..your taste in music sounds similar to mine lol
Terrilyn - August 12, 2008 - 4:22 am

Beautiful Mare! Just stunning! I think I’m in love with that last shot on the water, the clouds and soft blue sky, the connection and inquisitive little girl looking out on the water, so peaceful – perfection!
DSR - August 12, 2008 - 5:52 am

What a great example of finding good light. They are all wonderful, but I like the first one especially! Wonderful (as always!) DSR
Colleen and Phiwan - August 12, 2008 - 7:03 am

Just beautiful! We love the preview — and such a quick turn around time to see them! They are true works of art. Can’t wait to see more.

Who knew what you were seeing through the lense? Thanks so much!
Nina Pomeroy - August 12, 2008 - 8:16 am

Love that last wide angle shot!
Holli - August 12, 2008 - 10:03 am

Wow that beach shot is absolutely stunning. Love these. What beautiful girls.
SherriW - August 12, 2008 - 10:29 am

WOW, that first image is so beautiful!
Paula - August 12, 2008 - 12:47 pm

rock on! fabulous and NO COINCIDENCES ever. 😈 😈
Jen Lane - August 12, 2008 - 7:43 pm

Nope. You aren’t rusty, lol. AWESOME, beautiful work! That last one is just a lovely art piece! Gorgeous kids, gorgeous photographs!

I always liked that song but had no idea who it was by! Thanks for the share!
Jana kunz - August 12, 2008 - 8:29 pm

These are great! It looks like it was a fun session. 🙂
Rachelle - August 12, 2008 - 9:51 pm

The last picture makes me want to pack my bags and fly across the United States! It is so calming and peaceful.
PamN - August 13, 2008 - 6:16 am

Gorgeous locations – gorgeous children – gorgeous images!
Cindy - August 14, 2008 - 9:44 am

Absolutely stunning!!!
Simon McConico - August 19, 2008 - 7:05 pm

Ha Ha… I kinda forgot that you have a blog and a site 🙂 Love it and love Mr. Jack White when he is without the Missus. These are great photos. Love the lil girls face when she is with her mom. Classic.

(Not) In the Wild : Chicago Pictorial

Yesterday we got a (rare) opportunity to hang out as a family in the city. We went to Lincoln Park Zoo for the bulk of the morning after the WGN Kid’s Fair (a few highlights for the BLD family below). There we spent some time with the polar bears:

and at the conservatory:

but before we did any of that we did Baby Loves Disco for a few minutes on stage at the WGN Kid’s Fair::

and before all of this happened, the sun rose (at a ridiculously early hour) over the City of Chicago, one of the greatest cities ever (I may be a bit biased since I’ve lived in the area my whole life but no matter, it truly is…) Somehow images don’t do moments like this justice:

(and actually traffic was not that bad on the Eden’s)

finally, my friend Terrilyn had this on her blog and I’ve seen (and never shared) before…get your tissues, it’s a bit heartwrenching:

Thanks for stopping in. Namaste.

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Jennifer N - August 9, 2008 - 1:19 pm

Looks like such a fun day! I love the polar bear pics. 🙂
Heather Cheatham - August 9, 2008 - 6:29 pm

The polar bear pics took my breath away. Amazing! The Baby Loves Disco day looked like lots of fun!
Amanda K - August 10, 2008 - 1:14 am

Gorgeous Mare! Love those first two… amazing shots.
Jen Lane - August 10, 2008 - 1:27 am

Ok that baby loves disco stuff looks like fun! Chaos, but fun! lol

And can I just say that the second image, the close up of the polar bear. . . WOW! OMGOsh that is one COOL photograph! I seriously love that! Should totally be on the zoo’s brochures!
Jana Kunz - August 10, 2008 - 8:52 am

These are great! I love the polar bear images. So do you take your SLR with you do the zoo? I am such a whimp and always leave it behind for my P&S – which never does what I want it to. 🙁
elizabeth - August 10, 2008 - 1:04 pm

Ohh Mare..the photos with the girls and the polar bear.. Uhhhh just brilliant.. I love them and the orchids that first one looks alive.. like in a fairies dream you are seriously just amazing.. glad you all had fun.
diana - August 10, 2008 - 4:30 pm

those are just too cool
corey civetta - August 11, 2008 - 9:15 am

looks like you all had a lot of fun! love the polar bear shots!
TaraMc - August 11, 2008 - 7:39 pm

Looks like you all had fun yesterday. I am another one in awe of that second polar bear image. Very cool capture.
Jennifer Mott - August 11, 2008 - 8:02 pm

OH man, I was at the Lincoln Park zoo on the same day as one of my favorite photographers! Wonderful shots! Wish I had known about the BLD, it looks like so much fun!
Marianne - August 11, 2008 - 11:44 pm

carol, is it river road…on the way to the pna camp…that road. there’s that one waterfall that you have to be walking to appreciate. we walked ALOT on the way to the old (i hope this is right) countryside shopping center and to the that little variety store that used to be right by the river (long gone but not forgotten). man they made us walk alot back then. 😀
Cheryl Weaver - August 13, 2008 - 6:45 am

I LOVE those bear pics. I quickly stopped by yesterday and didn’t leave a comment…but I couldn’t get them out of my head all day yesterday. ha ha! Just magical! I wanted to make sure I didn’t let today go by w/out taking the time to tell you how much I love them! 🙂

News & Threes Company : Shorewood and Plainfield Area Photographer

Really quick, soundtrack time…I thought of this song on my morning run today. What cued me to think of it was the darnedest thing! A daddy long leg spider was running across the gravel path as I made my was down the towpath in the forest preserve. It reminded me of those long lost, lazy summer days of fun of my childhood when I was at summer camp in Yorkville, Illinois. The camp was/is located near a gorgeous forest (and a pretty cool waterfall down the road) and I specifically remember the place being infested with (not really overrun with) daddy long legs. I used to get freaked by them but as I passed by the one this morning I almost stopped to pick it up…however I let it be and continued on my way…the intro is a little long in the tooth however this song is fantabulous, IMO

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A big thank you to the B family who came out to join me for a Marmalade Urban Session. It was a beautiful evening and the light was perfect. The kids, B, K & K were so fun…my daughters fell in love with them. I kept hearing how adorable little K was throughout the evening after our session…they really loved (as did I) meeting them and hanging out for a bit.

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Finally, tomorrow Baby Loves Disco is going to participate at the WGN Back to School Kid’s Fair in the city tomorrow, tune in from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. (BLD should be featured about the 7-8:00 hour) to catch BLD in fullswing!!

Thanks for stopping in. Namaste!!

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