welcome to the tjp blog

Are you looking for a natural Crystal Lake Newborn Photographer that will photograph your family with a lifestyle approach? I LOVE photographing my families in their homes with a natural, lifestyle approach that feels authentic and true. As a lifestyle photographer, it is my ultimate goal to capture your family’s authenticity and what better way […]

Looking for a flower farm maternity photographer? I’m jumping up and down as my hand is raised because I’m OBSESSED with this flower farm in Woodstock, IL and if I could photograph all my maternity and newborn sessions here, I would. If you’re looking for a photographer that photographs at a flower farm in the […]

Are you looking for an in-home crystal lake lifestyle newborn photographer? Hi, I’m Tamara — I specialize in newborn and maternity photography in the Crystal Lake area and would love to be considered for capturing this special time for your growing family! Taking newborn photos in your home offers several benefits, creating a comfortable and […]

Looking for a Crystal Lake Studio Newborn Photographer? No problem! We have two different studio locations to choose from. The first one I want to introduce you to is located in Downtown Crystal Lake — I refer to this beautiful location as Studio A. Studio A is setup inside an adorable 100 year old home […]

I get asked how to select outfits for newborn photos all the time! This is an exciting part of preparing for your baby’s first professional photo session and it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you choose the perfect outfits: Keep it simple, comfortable, personal, and your photos will turn […]

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 […]

Dominic’s first birthday session may have taken place a couple years ago already, but I remember it like it was yesterday. We were singing the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse song and his face lit up immediately. He also loved pointing to the sky where the planes and birds were flying above us. Taking this little family’s […]

I photographed Caitlin and her stylists at her hair salon a couple times this year and had an absolute amazing time with her and her team. So when she reached out to tell me the exciting news that she was expecting TWINS, I couldn’t help but jump for joy and want to give her a […]

Fabyan Forest PreserveThis gorgeous location is in St. Charles and doesn’t require a permit to photograph at! It is by far one of my favorite spring and summer portrait locations because it has the most amazing sunsets, the bugs aren’t horrible despite it being on the river, and it has an amazing garden feel to […]

Oh my goodness, this little beauty is 3 months old already!? It feels like yesterday that I photographed her parents wedding day, let alone her newborn session. I can’t believe how much she has grown since! We photographed her 3 month portraits with a fun red barn as the backdrop and just before sunset. I’m […]