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 gosh — the Browne family is just too adorable. These three kiddos greet me at every session with big smiles, giggles and wanting to play. I arrived early for their lifestyle session, so the girls and I played gymnastics and basketball while their momma finished getting ready. We started their session off inside […]

Our little bundle of cuteness joined us on November 23rd and we had our lifestyle newborn session with Blossom Lane Photography on December 2nd in our home. What is a Lifestyle Newborn Session?Often clients ask me what a lifestyle newborn session is, why they are typically done at home and why they are special. Here’s […]

Creative Team + Vendor CreditsCeremony & Reception Venue | Lincolnshire Marriott ResortDJ | Something 2 Dance 2Floral Design | Two Sisters Events

Lauren has been a wonderful Client of mine for years and when she came to me about a branding session for her new business adventure, I was beyond excited to help this fellow creative. Small Business Branding sessions have quickly become a huge favorite of mine to photograph. I love getting to meet other passionate, […]

Creative Team + Vendor CreditsCeremony & Reception Venue | Emerson Creek Pottery & Tea RoomCatering | My Chef CateringOfficiant | Tyler ReifFloral Design | Mayfield FlowersDJ | Non-Stop EntertainmentCake | Emerson Creek SweetsInvitations/Stationery | MintedWedding Dress | Essense of Australia from Bella Sposa BridalHair & Makeup | The Beauty Company MantenoGroom’s Tux | Diamond Formal […]

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 […]

“Well I found a girl, beautiful and sweet. I never knew you were the someone waiting for me, ’cause we were just kids when we fell in love, not knowing what it was. I will not give you up this time.” Tamara Jaros Photography // Wedding, Lifestyle Newborn + Family PhotographerOn-Location Photography Based out of […]