My sweet sister-in-law, Leah, planned a surprise 70th birthday party for her Mom, Roxanne. In order to pull it off, she booked a New Lenox studio family session with me. This very loved mama—also known as Gigi to her grandkids—could finally get some updated family portraits with her whole crew. Her grandkids are growing up, […]
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The only thing I love more than a lifestyle newborn session full of sleepy snuggles and precious wrinkles is a newborn session with the whole crew! I certainly get the appeal of staying behind the scenes in a newborn session for new parents. Planning out hair and outfits might have your sleep-deprived head spinning. But […]
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Maternity model alert! As a Chicago maternity photographer, this expecting mama made my work so easy with one gorgeous shot after another. Her secret? Confidence, joy, and natural beauty. Pregnancy comes with so many physical and emotional changes, but this lovely lady is rolling with it all, and this fun, intimate, and chic maternity session […]
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Have you visited Garfield Park Conservatory yet? If not, this precious proposal just might bump it to the top of your Chicago must-see list. GPC is a stunning hidden Chicago treasure and offers a beautiful place for photos and a great option in the colder months when the city is not so scenic and the […]
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I knew this session would be filled with fun when Sarah and Will grabbed drinks beforehand. In true Chicago fashion, they took shots of Malort to prepare them for our time together—extra giggles always make the photos even better! (If you want a laugh, here’s some comical history on the infamous Chicago liquor by Food & […]
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Even underneath the masks for this pandemic elopement, you could see Chloe and Nick grinning from ear to ear. They say the eyes are the window to the soul, and it’s very fitting for this Chicago City Hall wedding. I’m a romantic at heart, and you really can’t mask love! After they said, “I do,” […]
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This family! You just can’t help but smile when you’re with them. And it’s been an absolute joy to witness their story from the very beginning! Molly and I were sorority sisters in college, and she’s a long-time friend of mine. I shot Molly and Kevin’s engagement session in 2019 and later their wedding day. […]
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Even though this session was late into the fall, we were so lucky to snag the very last of the brilliant Chicago color. Jessica and Michael live in the Lakeview/Lincoln Park area, so taking photos in Lincoln Park was very special to them. They often take their two dogs, Sophie and Melvin, on walks there. […]
