Sneak Peek! {Palatine Kids Photography}

I can't resist posting this.  I had so much fun with this family, and loved that their dad found these flowers.  And, I love these fun outfits!  Thanks for being such great sports on this chilly day and I can't wait to show you the rest of the images!

Cary-Grove Class of 2013 {Senior Photography}

Here's a gorgeous high school senior from Cary-Grove.  She looks like she could have stepped off the runway and into my lens.

Sweet Baby "I" {Chicago Baby Photography}

Here are two from a recent session with a super sweet family.  I love the tender moment below and the honest expression from this little one. 

Sneak Peek for the "O" Family

Here's a few sneak peeks at a fun family I got to work with this week. 

Playing Catch Up!

It's been a busy summer, and I'm so fortunate to have had some great people to work with this summer.  I'm so thankful for many loyal clients who return again and again.  I love when clients become friends.   Here's one great family I got to photograph with in July.  I have to give credit to this family, too, who braved the heat and humidity and still look cool.  

I first met them when this handsome guy (below) was just a little one.  And, he still cracks me up with his energy, expressions, and creative use of my props.  The shot below was not what I intended, but perhaps the photo session was too much work that he needed to take a rest.  This was too cute not to capture.

And, I just had to add one more because this girl has the most beautiful eyes.

More blog posts to come from recent sessions...

Rocker Baby {Palatine Baby Photography}

Here's a cutie pie rocker baby lookin' so cool in his hip smooches hat.  He's only seven months old, but already has all the ladies swooning, especially his mommy, grandmas, and aunts.  And me, too.  But, I'm not impartial, because he's my sweet nephew.  xoxo.  Love ya, babe!  Thanks for being the biggest doll in the world and being so cooperative today!

Girls on the Run of Northwest Illinois 5K - May 20, 2012

Last Sunday was another great day for Girls On The Run of Northwest Illinois. Here's this year's collage!  I'm so proud of all the girls, their coaches, their parents, and all the staff and volunteers at GOTRNIL who made this 5K the best one yet!

All the photos are now posted on my website at www.monacellaphotography.com.  Click on the 'Clients' tab at the top of the page, and enter the password "GOTR".

This year, instead of ordering prints, digital files are available for $15.  To add images to your cart, click the icon at the top left of the image.  When you're ready to check-out, click the shopping cart button at the bottom right of the screen.  The images will be emailed to within a day or so.  $3 of your purchase will be donated back to Girls on the Run of Northwest Illinois. Thanks!