Dan & Kristin || Maternity

I love this couple. These two have poured more into me than I could ever explain. They've blessed me immensely through their ministry and friendship. I've known Dan & Kristin for awhile. I used to work with them (Dan was my boss!), I dog-sit for them frequently (because Marty loves me sooooo much), & they're just completely awesome (and hilarious). When I found out they were expecting, I was ecstatic! & I started buying clothes for the little one and texting ideas and pictures of outfits a little too much ;) Their sweet baby girl is due at the end of June and I am SO excited to meet her. 

Sarah || Portraits

Sarah is one of the most beautiful souls in my life. I've known this girl for a little over a year and we clicked instantly. We are kindred spirits. This girl is full of joy, life, love, peace, fierceness, motivation, and stamina. She is always up for an adventure. I've shared so many moments with this girl and I've photographed many of them. Sarah is also in Cambodia right now. She is teaching children English and about Jesus. I am incredibly inspired by her. Always taking chances & risks and living moment by moment in the good way...

Countless hours spent chatting, dreaming, laughing, inspiring. One friendship I really treasure.

 So thankful for her. Happy Monday.

Love,

Alison

Irina || Portraits

Irina is one of the funniest people I know. She giggles a lot. She inspires. Actually, she is half way around the world right now in Cambodia. Inspiring, right? Back in April, we got together to take a few photos. Laughed, danced, smiled and chatted.

April in Instagrams || Personal

"April showers bring May flowers." It's been a rough winter here in Chicago & an even worse April with all the flooding, but the 70/80 degree days are on their way. April was good to me. 

May means a lot. A lot of chapters ending and a whole lot of new ones beginning. I've completed my photography program, launched a program for you seniors [that I'm really excited about!] & lots more happened. Lots of long walks with Ellie in the sun. The grass started to turn green again. Finishing final projects & making a new photo book. Taking a lovely road trip into the wilderness with some beautiful & amazing friends. 

April was great.

My extremely talented & lovely friend Sara had shows every Wednesday in the month of April at the Hard Rock in Chicago. So rad. She is also starting to work on a brand new album- check out her project here! 

This is my home town. If you weren't aware, the Midwest got hit pretty bad with some flooding. A lot of people in my home town lost absolutely everything. It is devastating. 

Now here comes Spring! How was your April & how does your May look?!

Love,

Alison

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