September is my favorite time of the year for family photography! The wildflowers in the forest preserves cannot be beat, they are so beautiful. September weather is usually nice, and you get the unique advantage of dressing for a summer vibe, or wearing sweaters and jackets for ‘fall’ photos. Here is just one example of...
When I see snow on the ground, it seems like the perfect time to share a sweet Palatine maternity session from 2023! This couple was nervous about the snow, but I told them it would look so lovely in the photos. I did have to remove some snow from faces and eyes, but the end...
Hello, fall! Now that the hot September is over, it’s time to book your fall sessions! I have set up a few dates and locations to meet the needs of my clients this year. First up is my favorite, urban fall sessions in beautiful downtown Palatine! There is so much variety around the town square. ...
This cute couple takes photos every year on their anniversary, and I’m thrilled to have photographed them for the second year. We chose downtown Palatine for our session, and it was lovely! I wish them all the happiness in the world, and I can’t wait for next year! * Sara Hilton is a Palatine couples...
When this beautiful naturalized detention basin was put in and planted a few years ago, I was the happiest gardener and photographer around! We are so lucky to have this beautiful landscape so close to home in a neighborhood park. I have decided to offer mini sessions here in late July and August, click here...
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Happy New Year! 🎉
Please enjoy our holiday card, a tribute to the band @theleisurecollective who created the soundtrack of my year. Hope your 2026 is as cool as their songs and this look. 👏
How cool was this!
My beautiful friend needed some new headshots, so she packed her harp into the car and we delighted passersby in downtown Palatine! I hope she loves them as much as I do.
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Rainy fall session 🌧️
Sometimes mother nature has her own plans when we are all on our way to the shoot location, and we end up in active rain! Despite the weather, we ended up with some gorgeous end of fall images that I was so thrilled to deliver.
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Love this family! ❤️
It has been such a blessing for one of my favorite families to move to Vernon Hills - so I can find all these fun new locations! We were so lucky to have the most gorgeous fall color, and I cannot wait to deliver their big beautiful gallery!
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Colorful senior session!
The last time I photographed this client was five years ago, and it was so much fun to see her grown into the amazing senior she is today! I wish her the best year ❤️
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