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The Windy City! | Chicago Family Photos

Last week, us Niemann’s headed off to Chicago for, what is now, our annual family vacation. Lily LOVES the Windy City and she’s been talking about going back there all year, so you can only imagine her excitement when she was packing for her trip! Unfortunately, our lil’ one was under the weather with a bad cold, so she wasn’t quite herself, but she was a trooper and had a great time. When we asked what her favorite things were about Chicago, she said that she liked Navy Pier, the beach, the buildings, traffic, the Disney Store and her new twinkle shoes. Michael and I also enjoyed those things, but we also savored the museums, parks, shopping, pizza at Gino’s East and our favorite German food at the Berghoff Restaurant. This time we stayed at the Swissotel that gave us beautiful views from our 18th floor room. Lily was a big fan of their swimming pool as well!

As a professional photographer, I decided to challenge myself and use only my old camera, ONE lens {35mm}, and one memory card {1GB} on this trip. GASP! This isn’t something that I’ve done before. I usually bring my favorite camera {or two}, a few lenses for all the situations that I think I’ll be in as well as a couple of 4GB memory cards. It was actually a bit liberating and allowed me to enjoy our family time that much more.  Sure, I missed a few shots here and there due to this choice, but as Lily would say, “No Biggie!”

Here are a few of photos from out trip! Enjoy!

Chicago Photos

The big challenge to get this image...making sure MY reflection didn't show.

Details of Chicago through the eye of St Louis Photographer

Just a few details around Chicago that caught my eye.

Streets of Chicago

The Chicago Theatre & our favorite restaurant - the Berghoff

St Louis Photographers Daughter in Chicago

Lily picked out this Minnie Mouse outfit at the Disney Store. She wore it a few hours every day.

Navy Pier Ferris Wheel

We spent a lot of time at the Navy Pier.

Chicago Navy Pier at Night

Our Night Life

View of Navy Pier from Swissotel 18th Floor

This was our view from our room of the Swissotel!

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I had the honor to photograph this soon to be grad for his senior portraits. I have been photographing him and his family for the past 10 years. Surreal to watch him grow into a young man and get ready to embark on his college career. UNG will be happy to have him! 
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Make sure to get those little details for your graduation portraits. You won't regret it!
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Lots of senior portraits this week as we begin the final countdown to graduation for the class of 2025. 

This senior is heading to Georgia College & State University this Fall. Exciting time for him as he embarks on his next phase of life. Congrats! 

There is still some time to be added to the calendar if you are still wanting senior portraits before the end of the school year. Send a message for details.
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It's happening!!!! Next month the class of 2025 will be graduating and starting their next chapter. There is still time to get your senior portraits done for announcements and invites. Schedule your session today! 
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Spent some time in Savannah while on Spring break. Such a great way to relax and decompress with family and one of Lily's friends. Had to stop at one of my favorite stores - The Paris Market. What is your favorite shop in Savannah?
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It is officially Spring break here in Oconee County, GA!!!!! Time to let loose and have some fun. 
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It's probably not a big surprise, but I love photographing pretty things in nature during my free time. It brings me so much happiness!!!! Of course, there are times when I leave my camera at home, but most of the time it is with me where I can photograph things that catch my eye. Sometimes it is the way light filters through some trees, architectural elements kissed by the elements, delicate flowers, or vast landscapes. My favorite thing though are all the little details. I tend to isolate elements more than not. It is what I gravitate towards. 

If you like taking pictures, what are your favorite things to capture? Please share!!!!
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So proud of my girl. She has committed to Georgia College and will be moving to Milledgeville to start her college career this August. She is a true leader and I know she will find ways to utilize her talents while growing her skill and knowledge at GCSU. 

Love you baby girl! Excited for what is to come.
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I hold heirloom photography events each season, but also offer personalized heirloom sessions when you need a bit more time and variety in your images.

Differences in heirloom photography sessions:

Heirloom portrait events are short 15 minute time slots for an individual child. Siblings can be booked back to back to allow a sibling portrait. The background is a white backdrop.

The signature heirloom session lasts up to 90 minutes and can include multiple children and even family pets. You can choose to do the heirloom photography session at your home, outside or at the Yvonne Niemann Photography home studio. You can choose your backdrop as well as a few different sitting options. There are several different backdrops to choose from - white, gray, cream and hand painted muslins in various neutral shades. Sitting options include various stools, chairs, a bench and a settee. If you want other images that are not heirloom portraits, you can do that too during a signature heirloom photography session!

Simplicity heirloom sessions last 30 minutes and can be for an individual child who needs more time to warm up or would like to include a family pet or one other child. These sessions can be done at your home, outdoors or the Yvonne Niemann Photography home studio. You can also choose your backdrop as well as a sitting options.

If you are unsure of what type of heirloom photography session would fit your family/children best, don't hesitate to reach out. I am always happy to discuss options with you and to find the perfect fit for your needs.