Planning your Chicago family photos is exciting, and one of the biggest decisions you’ll make when planning the details of your session is what to wear. Choosing the right outfits can elevate your photos and make everyone feel confident and comfortable. Here’s my guide to help you style outfits like a pro for your next […]

I feel so lucky to be a Chicago family photographer. This city truly has everything you could dream of! City views, water, beautiful parks, and the best skyline — but most importantly, we have the best people! There are what feels like a million different photo locations in Chicago to choose from. We’re fortunate to […]

One question I’m often asked is where are my favorite locations in the city for photographs. While my senior sessions don’t revolve around me and my opinions, I will give input when asked and I always have my favorites! Also, when families schedule photo sessions they usually look to me for advice on locations and […]

This is such a great question! And one that I’ve gotten quite a few times – and actually, one I’ve thought myself when preparing my family for our family photo session!   But don’t worry, Mom. I’ve always got a plan – for both before our session and during our session, to keep everyone happy […]

As part of my pre-session prep, I have a questionnaire that each client completes. One question in particular often gets a similar answer. The question is a two-part question. First, “Do you like to have your photo taken?” and then “Why or Why not?” Very often, I’ll get the answer that my client is nervous […]

I am so excited to announce that I will once again be able to offer studio session to all of my clients! After a two year break from working in a studio space, the time is right to go back. I am thrilled!   So what does this mean? This means that my Chicago Senior […]

J’adore mon travail!   That translates to “I love my job!” in French. Now, I may or may not have used Google Translate to figure that out! But either way, it’s the truth. I especially love when families come back to me year after year and I get to see the kids and how much […]

I get this question quite a bit so I thought my blog would be a great place to answer it!   When is the best time to schedule a Chicago family photo session??   I think it’s a great question – but the answer depends on a few different things. One of the first things […]

Look around your home.   Think about the spaces your kids love to be. Is it their bedroom? Maybe it’s your bedroom. On any given day, where can your family be found hanging out in your home? No doubt, you’ve put in a lot of time to make your home comfortable for your family (and […]

First of all, what IS a family film? And why would you want one for your family?    As my two boys get older (16 and 14 now!) I often think about all of the things I miss about when they were younger. It’s not necessarily the big moments, but actually the everyday, ordinary things. […]