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As a photographer, I’ve learned that family stories are rarely told in just one chapter. It is truly incredible to see all the growth that happens during those first few years of parenthood–both in our little ones and ourselves! One day, you’re announcing your pregnancy, and before you know it, you’re chasing a curious toddler […]

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motion blur photography

Oh, baby Nora! From the moment I stepped into her family’s Roscoe Village home, I knew this session would be one for the books. Nora is the absolute sweetest baby girl, and her candid newborn session overflowed with love, warmth, and the coziest touches that made everything feel so uniquely them. There is something so magical about […]

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photo prop ideas for family photoshoot outdoors

Oh, how time flies! I feel like it was just yesterday that I was capturing the day for one of my favorite couples back in 2021—a wedding full of laughter, love, and those beautiful moments that make my job so special. (Take a peek inside their big day for even more feels.) Fast forward to fall 2024, […]

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Lifestyle newborn photography

Some stories are extra special to document, and this one will forever hold a warm spot in my heart. Baby Garrett’s in-home newborn session in Roscoe Village was more than just another photoshoot—this was a full-circle moment for me. Let me take you back for a second. Emily is my best friend’s little sister, and […]

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baby milestone photo sessions

One year ago, I had the honor of photographing the Malloy family as they welcomed their precious new addition, Nora. Fast forward twelve months, and this sweet little peanut is now a ONE-year-old! It’s always such a privilege to capture these milestones, but this one felt extra special. Jenna, Nora’s mom and a dear friend […]

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family and newborn picture ideas

Time really does fly, doesn’t it? It feels like just yesterday Kelsey and I were sharing laughs in our college sorority, and now here we are with growing families of our own. Life has come full circle, and watching her journey has been such a joy. She and her husband recently welcomed their sweet baby […]

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chicago milestone photography

Milestone photography is my favorite! My darling 2019 couple transitioned into parenthood, and I got to capture their new life as a family of three. We had the most beautiful fall morning and Olive Park basically to ourselves. I always forget how magical the colors are during this time of the year, and each autumn, […]

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One of my favorite parts of being a wedding and lifestyle photographer—engagements, weddings, lifestyle, newborns, and beyond—is getting to know the people in front of my lens. I get a front-row seat to beautiful stories as they unfold. Life takes us all on our own unique journeys, and it’s an honor to be able to […]

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