As promised, I have a few BLD highlights here on the blog…since this was a special event I took a different course in displaying the images and am including them here on the site.

FIrst though, a big thank you to the City of Chicago’s Office of Mayoral Special Events that invited the BLD gang to come out and share the rhythm with Taste.   We had a rainy late afternoon/evening but the attendees STILL had a blast (as witnessed by the dancing that went on in the midst of major downpour). 

A big thank you to Tiffanie Spearling, once again, and everyone who made BLD Taste possible…I hope you ENJOY a Taste of Taste. 😉

 

I had planned on getting some vacation pix posted up but I haven’t gotten around to downloading my images off my cards even (it’s been an excruciatingly busy week in Marmaland especially for someone who is supposed to be "on vacation" this week…) , so I hope there will be some stuff to share next time!!

In Marmaland, DH has gotten around to finally putting up my fantabulous shelving in my laundry room.  I feel all Martha Stewartish (sorta) again and am trying to fight the urge to reorganize everything.  I’m a do it all or nothing kind of gal and it’s been a long time coming getting this house organized.  There always seems to be *something*.  LOL  So maybe if I get motivated I’ll snap some pix and show off my uberorganized laundry room.  Is it sick to have a laundry room make one happy?  😀

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I had the pleasure of photographing Lisa’s baby girl the day I left for vacation.  A little backstory on this session–Lisa brought accessories galore.  I am telling you we had jewelery, shoes (OH MY GOSH THE SHOES!), vintage accessories, hats…man this mom was *prepared*.

A big thanks to them for travelling out from within Chicago out to my studio.   I hope it was everything you were hoping for and MORE.  I truly enjoyed meeting you guys and think you will be truly delighted with the images we captured during our session…

So on with the sneak peeks!

 

Marmalade Photography Photographs Babies

 

Chicago Child Photography for Adults and Babies

 

Lots of Arms and Feet in these Images, eh?

 

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 The next part of the blog suits this video a friend of mine linked to me on Facebook…incredible!

 

Let’s talk Baby Loves Disco…  Sunday was on & off rainy but we still  managed to get a whole lot of fun in….if you were an attendee this past Sunday at Grant Park @ the BLD does Taste of Chicago event please email me at marmaladephotography.@.gmail.com (take out the periods) and in a few days I’ll be ready to premier the slideshow and you can purchase images at that time if you’d like.

Here’s just a taste of the Taste.  🙂  Doing it photojournalistic style, shooting it like it happened.  Don’t they say pictures are worth 1,000 words?

 

Taste of Chicago

Happy Feet!

 

DJ Bald Eagle Jammed it UP!

 

Ms. Mia the MC threw a righteous party!

 

These boots are made for dancing!

Hoola Hoops!

Photographer for Children of ALL Ages.

…hopefully more to come in the coming days. 🙂 

Thanks for stopping in.  Namaste.

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  • Leah Profancik - July 1, 2008 - 9:33 am

    I love that little girls outfit-the pettiskirt and top are tooo cute! I love the photos of the festival too. Great work as usual!

  • chantelle bliss - July 1, 2008 - 3:55 pm

    love these, the second one especially, she is just darling!

  • June - July 2, 2008 - 11:39 am

    She is darling! Wonderful captures–I adore the feel of these.

  • Terrilyn - July 2, 2008 - 6:05 pm

    Oh gosh, she is darling!! I totally love all the extras mom brought to the session, they were worth the effort! Great work Mare!

  • Desiree - July 5, 2008 - 9:23 pm

    These are sooo great! I love love love that last one!

  • Nina Pomeroy - July 7, 2008 - 6:29 am

    What a cute that little girl is in the petticoat! Images to cherish for sure.

Really quick because is on the Taste of Chicago adventure today and I have to hightail it over to Grant Park to do some images for the always fun, never boring Baby Loves Disco set…

Before I leaving for vacation I had quite the busy end of week.  In the midst of it I had the pleasure of photographing this family of FIVE kids.  Five!  It was a blast getting to know them and their gorgeous mom (I still can’t believe she’s the mom of FIVE!) and I felt lucky to be part of their lives for the evening.   I travelled up to their home on the north side to hang out for a couple of hours with them.

 

Chicago Child Family Photographer

 

Mom and Daughter Photographs

Having Fun With the Boys Family Photorapher

 

Thank you for stopping in.  Namaste.

 

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  • elizabeth - June 29, 2008 - 12:00 pm

    These are awesome.. really great stuff here, gorgeous family hope you had fun at the Taste of Chicago

  • Shellie - June 29, 2008 - 2:02 pm

    I love all the connections that you captured!

  • chantelle - June 29, 2008 - 6:12 pm

    wow, 5 kids! that must have been a busy session lol i really really love these, the last one especially is so fun!

  • PamN - June 30, 2008 - 4:52 am

    You have such a gift for transforming images of everyday moments into ART! These are wonderful.

  • Danna Bowes - June 30, 2008 - 10:52 pm

    these are fabulous, really really fabulous. I LOVE the connection between mom and daughter, that will be a bautiful keepsake for years to come.

Before I left for the NorthWoods I had crisis after crisis occur with my site (still not totally fixed 🙂 ) and a ton of sessions and a ton of to do’s.  So I apologize if I am a little behind and take full responsibility for being a bit haphazard the week prior to vacation.  I cannot believe how everything rained down on me.   Ugh.  Better to make lemonade out of lemons tho…

So before I get to any real discussions of vacation let me premiere my last sessions leading up to pre-vacation.  First up: Baby R.   You may remember her mom, I had the pleasure of photographing during her beautiful mama for her maternity images.  Baby Girl is just two weeks old in these images.  Welcome to the world oh beautiful one, I think you’ll find this place amazing, beautiful and filled with great things.  It was a pleasure meeting you and hanging out with you. 

 

Chicago Baby Photographer

 

Chicago Newborn Photography

 

…finally, one with the whole family and their best friend.  I love dog’s eye view of families!

 

Chicago Family Photography

 

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Vacation was pure delight.  I adored everything about it.  It took me DAYS to unwind and I think I slept most of my time there.  I got to read a book (in less than 24 hours, I devoured it, it’s My Best Friend’s Girl, really a good beach read).  I haven’t really developed any images but I do have one courtesy of the ole iPhone highlighting the dock & our boat (that we don’t use enough, IMO)!  😀   Ahhh the beauty in kicking back and letting the world pass you by.

 

Vacation Girl

 

Thanks for stopping in.  More and more and more in the coming week…

Namaste.

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  • Anna Mayer - June 28, 2008 - 11:04 pm

    These are just wonderful. I LOVE the doggie shot, how funny the ‘first babies’ get when their world is turned upside down 🙂 And your photo from your vacation is perfect. I want to sit on a beach and read, too!

  • nina pomeroy - June 29, 2008 - 8:55 am

    The one with that cute little dog made me laugh out loud. You know he’s saying – there goes my thunder!

  • Pammy - July 9, 2008 - 11:49 am

    Oh…I have been away too long. Lovely as usual. Of course the dog photo is my favorite. But, they are all good. Website looks awesome!

  • Jen Lane - July 30, 2008 - 6:39 pm

    OK Mare. You have been BUSY.
    Your blog is just full of gorgeous, wonderful moments caught by you, turned into art pieces by you.
    I’d see a series and think, “ok, let me leave a comment”, but then I’d peek down just a bit further and get distracted with the next beautiful series! Your vacation looks just amazing. And all of these beautiful families that you’ve spent time with, photographing and laughing, must be so tickled with their images!
    Beautiful work!

I will be travelling out of state for the next few weeks time.  I will be back in office on July 7.

 

You may have noticed we have a new look.  It was entirely an unexpectedly early take on this adventure so it is not quite ready but it sort of has to be.  For a look at the barebones of the site (still some sections missing) please take a look at

Marmalade Photography

I previously mentioned that I had a huge website debacle.  Well lit continued and progressed so the new site made its’ appearance sooner than I would’ve cared to do.  Nonetheless, like a baby that is on its’ way I’m happy.  I think you will like it as well.

 

I am behind on several sneak peeks for sessions of this week.  I promise they will go up sometime a week after Monday.  

All calls & emails will be answered after July 7th for inquiries and such.

 

Thank you.  Have a great couple weeks sans Marma-blogging.  And because no post is complete without a pic…here are a couple from Yellowstone ’07.

Yellowstone Dusk

 

 

 

Namaste.

 

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  • Jen Lane - June 20, 2008 - 9:47 pm

    Marianne! THose images are AHMAYZING!!!!!! WOW!
    And WOOHOO to the new site! IT’s looking great. Very unique and VERY, very Marmalicious!!!
    I hope you guys have the most amazing vacation of your lives. Miss you! xoxo

  • Annette M. Simonich - June 23, 2008 - 10:34 am

    Hi Mare:
    WOW!!!! Loved your new web-site. You have been blessed with a gift!!! We still have the most amazing memories of our day with you!!! Take very special care!!!
    Love,
    Annette

  • elizabeth - June 23, 2008 - 11:52 am

    Ohhh these are so awesome..

  • Danna Bowes - June 28, 2008 - 4:17 pm

    wow Marianne, these are all truly magical. Beautiful work.

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