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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 siblings for a newborn photo session can be simple — In this blog post I share my top tips for preparing those older siblings! Preparing siblings for a newborn photo session can help ensure that the photos turn out beautifully and that everyone has a positive experience. Here are some of my top tips […]

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 […]

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 […]