One of the big benefits to living in the NW Suburbs of Chicago, is all the gorgeous forest preserves around us! I routinely take my kids out to run around in the wildflowers, paths, and grassy fields. It definitely helps that I get to take great photos of them while they entertain themselves! Recently, we had...
Last November, I was about 8 months pregnant and we had just moved to Palatine. I never had maternity photos taken with my first baby, except for the weekly ‘belly’ photos I took against a backdrop. This time, my final pregnancy, I wanted some real photos in one of my maternity gowns and heels! I have taken maternity...
Recently, we got a bit of snow in the Twin Cities. It was rather crazy because it happened suddenly in the morning, and the flakes of snow were absolutely huge. I couldn’t resist getting my son all bundled up, bribing him with a cookie, and gently shoving him out the back door. I asked him...
I am so happy to finally show some photos of my home studio! I have used it for sessions in the past, but never really shared what the space looks like. It is not fancy, but I am able to get beautiful natural light portraits in the space. Lucky for me, the original builders of...
While I have taken thousands of photos of my son since he was born, in the 33 months he has been in our lives I have never written him a letter. I hope this post will be the first of many monthly letters to him, so I never forget all the little things. Dear Ashford,...
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Spring maternity session 💕
I love this couple’s photos, and we had such a beautiful evening. Once again, I am grateful to have a photogenic downtown with so much to offer!
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Such a cool grad session 🙌
Thank you to my client for trusting me with the location and the timing. I hope they love these photos as much as I do! Check out a few more great shots on my Facebook page.
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Skating party fun!
I told my client I was OK with taking pictures on the ice, and it was a blast! After a few wobbles, I was good to go. So much fun!
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Schedule your graduating senior now!
All my usual spots are looking nice and springy, it’s not too late to photograph your class of 2026 senior and have the photos back in no time! 🎓
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New baby bliss!
I have had the pleasure of photographing this family for years, and every new member of their family is as cute as the last!
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