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 […]

Tip 1 — Check the weather the week of your session. The weather in the midwest changes so much from day-to-day that sometimes we find ourselves planning a spring outfit and it ends up being winter-like weather. If you check the weather about 3 days before your session, you’ll have plenty of time to adjust […]

Laila is celebrating her first birthday! Laila’s family came up with this adorable Wonder Woman themed cake smash session. They brought all their props to their session and put together the most adorable backdrop! Happy first birthday, beautiful Laila! “You are stronger than you believe. You have greater powers than you know.” —Antiope to Diana, Wonder […]

  “A new baby is like the beginning of all things wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” ~Eda J. Le Shan Tamara Jaros Photography // Wedding, Lifestyle Newborn + Family PhotographerOn-Location Photography Based out of Crystal Lake, Illinois Hello and welcome!I’m a natural light photographer specializing in Family & Newborn Photography as well as weddings.To […]

“A baby fills a place in your heart that you never knew was empty.” Tamara Jaros Photography // Wedding, Lifestyle Newborn + Family PhotographerOn-Location Photography Based out of Crystal Lake, Illinois Hello and welcome!I’m a natural light photographer specializing in Family & Newborn Photography as well as weddings.To inquire about a portrait session with me, […]

My dear friends Jessica + Luis welcomed their second baby boy into the world this July! It was my absolute pleasure to photograph this adorable bundle of joy. We wrapped this baby in blue and photographed him in his nursery. After his portraits he snuggled with mom, dad and big brother for some family pictures. […]

Oh my goodness, I can’t believe my best friend’s baby girl is one already! Where did the time go?! I got to photograph Amelia’s first birthday cake smash session in July and it was so much fun! She even wore her flower girl dress from my wedding this past June–I’m so glad she got to […]