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From Newborn to High School Senior – A Roselle Family Photographer Flashback
Bymarmalade May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Newborn to Roselle High School Senior Photography : In the Blink of an Eye Some sessions stop me in my tracks. Not because anything went wrong – nope. Quite the opposite, actually. Sometimes a session stops me because of what it represents. Because of the amount of time that has passed. Because of who is…

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A Professional Photographer’s Guide to Family Cameras for Summer 2026
Bymarmalade April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

SHOPPING GUIDE FOR FAMILIES A Professional Photographer’s Guide: Best Cameras for Family Vacation 2026 Summer is short. The moments are worth remembering. Bring a real camera. Summer is coming and so are all the moments you’ll want to remember forever. Things like: first beach trips, family vacations with the grandparents, your Littles experiencing the world…

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A New Chapter for Marmalade Photography™ – Chicagoland Family Photographer Since 2005
Bymarmalade March 11, 2026April 15, 2026

More than twenty years ago I picked up a camera as a professional Chicagoland family photographer for the first time. As I re-create my online presence as a Chicago photographer I share some of my thoughts on life, repeat clients and documentation of moments.

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Family Photography in Naperville
Bymarmalade May 28, 2025February 14, 2026

A super fun session with an amazing family in Naperville, Illinois.

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Downers Grove High School Senior Photography Session
Bymarmalade April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

This weekend was one for the books! I had a blast seeing some “old” but young Marmalade kids and meeting some fresh new faces and families! Sunday was the latter. It was G’s high school senior photography session and it was so much fun! It’s no secret that I can channel my inner 15 year…

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Naperville High School Senior Photography
Bymarmalade April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

A blast from the past to brighten your rainy day and evening with a brief peek into my work creating Naperville High School Senior Photography. I first met A when she was a wee one, her and her sister’s first session with Marmalade was circa August 2008 (?!). If I did my math right she…

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