Andrea Brogle Photography Blog - Chicago, Chicagoland, North Shore, Lincoln Park and suburbs bio picture

Thanks for stopping by!

I am Andrea Brogle, a modern lifestyle portrait photographer in the Chicagoland area.  I specialize in newborns, babies, children and maternity.  My blog will feature previews from recent sessions, announcements, new products offerings as well as a glimpse into my life.  With two young children (I have a 4 year old son and a 18 month old daughter) and a loving husband I will surely have something to talk about!

Enjoy your stay and come back often!

 

Beautiful Mama - Maternity Photographer

So, where is the summer weather?!  I know it is still spring, but I am so ready to hit the splash park and pool with the kiddos.  My family LOVES the summertime, especially here is Chicago.  So much to do and see and enjoy.  Well if the weather ever get nice.  I guess I am still a little bitter from that long cold winter we had :)

I am very behind on blogging about sessions.  I decided to start with this fun maternity session with a beautiful mama to be.  She has some beautiful lighting in her house.  I cannot wait to meet her little guy!

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June 11, 2009 - 7:20 pm Kathryn Pierce - Beautiful, as always, Andrea. Gorgeous lighting. I'm looking forward to all the sneak peeks on the way. I love looking at your work!

June 24, 2009 - 2:12 pm Jennifer Chaney - The light IS great, isn't it? I love them both... and I'm jealous of her hair!

Lovebugs Preschool 2009 - Chicago Preschool Photographer

So how was every one’s holiday weekend?  We spent the last six days in sunny rainy Florida.  We did get to Sea World, the beach, Arabian Nights (an awesome horse show where riders do all of these tricks with the horses along with a fairy tale story) and the pool between the rain showers.  I also got to finally meet in person my very good friend Christy.  We attended a workshop together last year but did not start chatting until a few months later.  Since then we chat and e-mail all the time and always have something to say.  You should check her out, her photography is amazing!  If you need a photographer in the Sarasota/Bradenton, FL area here is her website, http://www.christywilliamsphotography.com and her blog, http://christywilliamsphotography.com/blog

So, I met up with the kids from Lovebugs Preschool again this year and took preschool portraits for four days!  I was exhausted by the end of it but I had a blast.  I just went randomly through the portraits and posted some kiddos.  I hope everyone had fun. 

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May 28, 2009 - 11:00 am Maria Brito - BEAUTIFUL!!! All photos are spectacular!

May 31, 2009 - 6:56 pm Shuva Rahim - Awesome photos, and congrats on your continued success!

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I had a blast with these two sisters in the studio.  Here are just a few of my favorites!  They were so much fun and did want to stop taking portraits.  Their mom brought some great clothes despite the warm weather and I just adore the one with them looking over their shoulders.  How much more perfect could it be?  Well to me at least!  I love how the older sister’s bow on her tights shows.  It killed me to make black and whites with that hair.  And yes it is real and that is how it looks.  I did not enhance it at all.

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May 16, 2009 - 11:40 pm Emily Weaver Brown - Wow Andrea, these are stunning - I love their hair - what beautiful little girls.

May 17, 2009 - 10:01 am Maria Brito - WOW. These are amazing. I love them. The girls are adorable.

June 28, 2009 - 12:24 pm Angela Singleton - I love these images. They look so rich and fresh. Keep up the great work.

I am finally back from a crazy past month really.  Let’s see, there was vacations, a wedding a trip to the ER while out of town, preschool portraits, regular sessions and, well some other news I will be sharing very soon.  I have more newborn portraits to post, an awesome studio session and some wonderful portraits from Lovebugs Preschool.  This sneak peek is over due…but is still a sneak peek!  It poured down rain the entire time I spent with these sisters so we stayed inside and had some fun.  Don’t worry I do have smiling portraits too but I decided to save those for Mom and Dad.  So meet Ms. A and Ms. J… wish we could have gone outside guys, maybe next time :)

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May 7, 2009 - 10:01 pm Tamara - Oh these are beautiful!! Great Job!!

May 25, 2009 - 7:37 am christy - Oh my goodness!! Could they be any cuter?? You captured them beautifully! Can't wait to see your recent newborns!

June 6, 2009 - 9:38 pm Jennifer - I know these two girls and you captured them perfectly!! Im so impressed!

I am slowly processing all of these newborn portraits…where does all the time go!?  Check out this sweetheart.  So precious and cuddley.  More to come!

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April 26, 2009 - 7:33 pm christy - It does not get anymore precious than this. Andrea, this is just stunning!

New Splash Page - Chicago Newborn Photographer

Have you seen my new splash page?  I love this new pose!  I will be posting more newborns soon (can’t wait!)

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April 20, 2009 - 4:01 pm Maria Brito - SIMPLY ADORABLE!

April 29, 2009 - 1:34 pm Shuva Rahim - Look out Anne Geddes!

Studio Session for Mr. J

Meet Mr. J…one of the first few little ones to try out the new studio!  These were taken a few weeks and I am just now getting around to posting them.  He had a great time exploring and wondering around.  The studio is great because there is studio lighting (of course), natural light and thn there is the urban environment outside…so much variety!

I am obviously way behind and am trying to catch up as well as post sneak peeks and I also need to post some portraits from the newborn casting call.  It is all coming soon!

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April 14, 2009 - 1:36 pm Tanya Singh - Gosh what a cute model Mr. J is!!! :) The pics look terrific Andrea!

What ear infection??

This little trooper supposedly had an ear infection but that did not stop her from being so much fun and a wonderful model for the morning.  Ms. R was so sweet and who can resist those captivating blue eyes!?  A, I cannot wait to show you the rest of these…enjoy!

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April 3, 2009 - 8:43 am Amy - Andrea, We just love these shots. My husband and I can not wait to see the rest of them! Oh, the suspense! Amy

April 6, 2009 - 8:06 pm Shuva Rahim - Love the b&w one... so cute!

Newborn Follow Up

So I have had a few questions come in regarding the newborn casting calls and I thought I would share the answers here so everyone knows. 

Yes, I am looking for multiple newborns :)  You do not to fit each casting call criteria except that the newborn need to be 7 days old and under.  Also unfortunately yes, the casting call newborn sessions do need to take place at the studio.  I have many props and some are big so the casting call sessions do need to take place at my studio.  Along with the “unfortunately” I am unable to do sibling shots.  These casting calls are a chance for me to try some new things and props which may be time consuming.  A sibling adds a lot of craziness to the shoot.  Sorry! 

If you are interested in a full newborn session at the studio or on location though please contact me and I would be happy to get your due date in the books.  Here is a repost of the casting call along with a newborn collage (posts to this blog are not right without pictures!)

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I have lots of ideas to get out of my head and new props to use. So my first casting call will be for newborns. I would try to do these at regular sessions but so much effort and time is devoted to the family of course! So I am looking for people out there who are willing to come to the studio and try some new things out. These sessions are geared towards capturing a pose or idea, if time allows additional portraits may be taken.

 First here are the casting call session specifics:

-The sessions will be held at Andrea’s studio in the West Loop.

-Receive one 8×10 from the session.

-The session is free of charge, additional prints may be purchased at regular prices.

-A signed model release is required.

 

Current Casting Calls:

  -A newborn under 7 days old.

  -A fit/muscular Daddy for portraits with your little one.

  -A Mommy for portraits with your little one.

If you are interested in hearing more details please e-mail or call me.

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April 2, 2009 - 3:25 pm Maria Hays - I'm so looking forward to seeing the pictures from your casting call, I know they will be beautiful.

Your photographs…

I found this clip on a friend’s blog.  This is why I do my job and absolutely love every minute.  Images tell each family’s story and are here long after we are not.  They are ways for us to remember … a way for us to touch and feel a moment that will never happen again.  If you have not family portraits done in awhile please get them done … and if you would like me to be your photographer, I would be more than happy to!  Enjoy the short movie.