My Story
I am loving life in Palatine Illinois with my husband and two boys. I am a DIY lover (my old home improvement blog is still out there, check it out here!) an avid gardener, and a light-chaser. In the cold months, my favorite activity is laughing my butt off on the couch while watching my favorite shows. For the few months Chicago is not a frozen tundra, you can find me outside somewhere with my camera, capturing that perfect sunstar or dramatic sky in the background while my kids are playing. Usually, frolicking in wildflowers is involved. Summer is my favorite season! I also think there is nothing better than "driveway time" enjoying some beers with anyone who happens to walk by. All are welcome here!
I am always looking for creative ways to use light, composition, and emotion to make truly beautiful images. I am also a goofball to make sure everyone has a great time during our session! My goal is to capture the spirit of you and your family with a mixture of candid and posed images you will love forever. Natural, Colorful, and Beautiful….those are the words I hope my clients will use to describe my work. I can’t wait to meet you!
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An inspiring night!
Last year, I had the opportunity to photograph a graduation ceremony for the Illinois high school diploma program at Harper college. There were a lot of proud graduates and family members, it was so wonderful to be there and capture the excitement!
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It’s me, hard at work!
A few years ago, I got serious about posting Instagram reels. I started taking little video clips of myself at the various locations - just in case I didn’t get to take a video of my clients. It’s become a little tradition that I spend January looking over all of the videos I took of myself the previous year, and sharing some. I love that potential clients can see my face, get glimpses of my most used locations, and it will be fun to look back on these later. Thank you to all of my clients who made 2024 so fun and rewarding! I absolutely loved working with all of you. ❤️
2024 has been quite a year! 🎉
I photographed many professionals, several events, worked with three local schools for marketing images, and I even shot a wedding - which I rarely do! Thank you to all the clients that trusted me to capture your families, headshots, events, and schools. It was truly an inspiring year! I still have many fall and winter sessions to share, but until I can make the time to do that, please enjoy a favorite shot from each of my sessions this year, in order! Thank you all ❤️
Love this patch of pines! 🌲
Hard to believe this spot is in a very suburban area when you see the photos! Love the photos, and the family!
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What a perfect session! 🍁
This location, her hair, the wind…it was a magical time! I can’t wait to share more, check out my Facebook for some other spots and outfits! 😍
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