Chicago Family Photographer | Chicago Newborn Photographer

Dear Clients:

There comes a point in most people’s lives where they come to a fork in the road and have to choose a path to follow. Whether they stay on the straight and comfortable or venture out onto the curvy and foreign is always a difficult choice that can fill someone with excitement, anxiety and sometimes even sadness. As you guys all know, I’m a risk-taker. I like to think outside of the box and I like to do things differently. I’m not afraid to try new things and I absolutely, positively hate remaining stagnant.

My family was faced with one of those forks in the road recently and we had a decision to make. It is with a very excited and nervous heart that I’m writing this to you on personal level and it is with a very heavy and sad heart that I’m writing this to you on a professional level. My family, as well as Precious Things Photography, will be relocating to Los Angeles…as of January 1st, 2012. I know that this is short notice but trust me, it was just as short for us as well.

I have watched most of you go from newlywed couples with a bun in the oven to families of four or more with the oldest in Kindergarden. Some of you came to me from other photographers, trusting in my vision for your family. You have opened up your homes and hearts to me, choosing me to capture moments in your family’s lives and believing in my abilities. It is because of this that I’m sad. Many of you have gone from being just my clients to becoming my friends. Your kids recognize me when I pull into your driveway and eagerly grab my hand to escort me inside. I know your quirks, I know your dislikes…and now I have to say goodbye.

While I will be flying home to Chicago multiple times per year, it just isn’t realistic to think that I’m going to be able to photograph all of you during my stay. It also isn’t realistic for me to ask you to wait for me to come home to photograph your family. Because of this and because of the fact that I’ve been with some of you for so long, I really wanted to introduce you to a photographer in the area that I know many of you are going to love.

Her name is Julia Franzosa.

This is her website: http://www.julia-franzosa.com

And if you trust me…and trust that I know your family’s vision…you’ll form just as special of a relationship with her as you did with me.

That being said, here are some important things for you to know:

- If you have a December session scheduled, we’re still shooting it. Don’t worry.
- If you have any outstanding orders that you’re waiting to receive or waiting to place, don’t worry. You’ll be getting them.
- And if you’re ever in the LA area and want photos while you’re in town, I’m still your girl. Just one who’ll probably be slightly more tan.

So on that note, Happy Holidays…regardless of what you celebrate…and please don’t be weirded out if I randomly Email to see photos of your kids. I’ve watched them grow this far and I just can’t be left out of the loop!

- Gen