Rob and Jessica were married just over two years ago, during a beautiful ceremony at The Rookery. I loved shooting their wedding!

I’ve shot with them a few times, and I was happy to be asked to photograph their son, Marty’s, first birthday party. They had an adorable Hungry Caterpillar-themed soiree at their home. It was just as a toddler’s birthday should be: full of family, goodies, and music.

Here are some photos from Marty’s big day!

What’s a party without your peeps?

Marty’s music teacher came to entertain the little ones–and they loved it!

I shot Jess and Rob’s glamorous wedding at the Rookery a couple of years ago. So, I was super excited to see this duo-turned-trio again in Lincoln Park, recently, for a fall family session.

Their little guy, Marty, is just 9 months old, and he is such a little cutie! I had to work hard to get a smile out of the little guy, but–by the end of the shoot–I was successful!

Here are some sneak peeks from this adorable family.

Today is a very special day; it’s Veen’s birthday! Veen is the best friend of our son, Finn, and he is just two weeks old. Without Veen’s parents, Ashley and Sunil, we never would have made it through our own pregnancy and first year of parenthood.

Veen is the happiest, most smiley little boy that I’ve EVER meet, and we love him so.

Here are some photos of this loving little guy–and some cake!