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Welcoming a new baby into the world is one of life’s most cherished milestones, and capturing the sweetness of those first few days with newborn portraits is a popular way for parents to preserve this fleeting moment. But with so many photography trends available today, it can be overwhelming to decide which style is right […]

The birth of a child is a monumental event that brings immeasurable joy, excitement, and wonder to families. From the first coos to those tiny fingers grasping your hand, these early moments are fleeting but deeply cherished. As a new parent, it’s natural to want to capture these precious memories. While smartphones and cameras are […]

Preparing for a newborn session can seem overwhelming at first, but I’m here to ensure a successful and stress-free experience! If you’re expecting and are looking for tips on how to prepare for your upcoming newborn session then you’re in the right place! Below are some of my top tips for making sure your newborn […]

Professional headshots are the perfect way to show off your unique personality and style. They can catch a potential client’s eye, and give them a glimpse into what working with you would be like. I recently did a professional headshots session with online business & marketing strategist, Susie Romans. During the shoot, we got to […]

Happy Monday everyone! If you saw my post from last Monday about the, “10 Thigs Most People Don’t Know About Me,” then you know that I actually wanted to be a teacher when I began college. I obviously ended up taking a different path. So, today I thought I’d share the story of how I […]

I honestly could have posted every single image from Nicole & Nicole’s Olive Park Chicago engagement session. Seriously, I love every single image. Not just because of how stunning these two brides-to-be are together, but because they were truly present during their engagement session and so focused on their love and each other. We got […]

The Brewer family came out for our Spring Mini sessions and I’m SO happy that they did! It was wonderful to see them again. I took Ella’s baby portraits when she was little and I can’t believe how much she’s grown since the last time I saw her! She’s such a stylish young lady with […]

Congratulations to my good friends Jessica & Luis on the birth of their baby boy, Deacon! I’m proud to offer this Huntley family, newborn photography. What a sweet, sweet, boy. He’s so incredibly precious and handsome. Oh, and those cheeks! I just want to squeeze them! Deacon slept through a majority of his newborn session […]

This family!! I can’t get enough of them! Lauren, Brian and Lilly make my smile from ear to ear! Are they not the cutest family, ever!? Lily’s beautiful big blue eyes, smile and giggle just melt my heart. I was beyond excited to photograph their fall portrait session. I’m so blessed to have such wonderful […]