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Happy New Year!

Thank you all for your continuous business, encouragement and support.  Most of all -thank you for trusting Captured by Galina Photography with your most treasured memories- the ones of your little babies, boys and girls and your  families.  It’s been a wonderful year and a true pleasure to work with all of you!  Wishing you a New Year filled with joy, love, luck  and a lot of beautiful memories captured!  Looking forward to seeing you again in 2010!DSC_2047

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A festive family.

Another beautiful family,  gathered in front of the camera for their holiday session.   Not only did they look great, but there was also such a bond between them that you can just sense right away!   The day after we met for their session they were all going to New York  for the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!  How exciting!!  I bet they all had an amazing time!

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Sisters.

I have met so many beautiful little girls lately for their holiday portrait sessions and these two were no exception.    Not only pretty but very well mannered too, they were a real pleasure to work with.

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Big sister is so excited to be starting horseback riding lessons soon!  For now, she has a big collection of little horse dolls. : )

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Their mom is a devoted runner, in fact she just ran the Chicago Marathon a few weeks back.  So impressive, especially in my book, where running even one mile is a huge achievement. ; )  The girls “posed” especially for mom on the next two pictures.

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Precious little one.

A cute little baby I’ve met recently, his name is Fisher.

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Doesn’t his name suit him just perfectly? SO cute!

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From Belly to Baby:

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And in his gorgeous mama’s arms.  Aren’t they both beautiful?

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Say hello to the Birthday girl.

Here is an extra long post for a very special baby girl who turns the big ONE  t-o-d-a-y!!!   Happy birthday, beautiful little Callie!   Hope you have an awesome party celebration with tons of cake{smashing}, presents and balloons!

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Busy as a little bee.

As you look at these pictures,  you would probably never guess that Mom, Dad and I spent close to two hours constantly running, chasing and even swinging with this cute little toddler.  In fact, there was hardly a moment when he stood still and was not active!  : )  Yet,  can you resist all these charm and smiles?   I know I couldn’t and I didn’t think you would be able either.  ; )

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Back by popular demand. More holiday cards!

There have been so many compliments about the Captured by Galina holiday cards since last holiday season and because of a few special inquires I have received lately as well, I have decided to bring five of the most popular designs from last year back .  These are now available for purchase along with our new 2009 card holiday designs.  Hope you’ll enjoy!

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Two little cuties I met last week.

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A sneak peek

of another beautiful and happy  family I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing recently.

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She is here.

In the middle of this crazy holiday season I’ve made sure I put some time away for a few very special first dates.   One of the first on my list -  this adorable little baby girl, who just made her debut about two weeks ago.   What a little beauty, loved photographing her!

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