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Chicago Newborn Photographer

Client-share Monday! – Baby Photography Chicago

I love Mondays. For so many reasons. I’m not going to lie, part of it has to do with everyone else in my house going off to work or school (or camp in the summer). I love the quiet and the calm – even if it’s just for an hour or two while my day […]

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Chicago Headshot Photographer

Interview with Kate Johnson – my favorite make up artist! – Chicago Boudoir Photographer

About 5 years ago when I started to photograph more portraits of women for boudoir sessions and glamour sessions, I was lucky enough to meet Kate Johnson. Many of you may have met her as she is my go-to person for hair and makeup! Not only do I use her services for my clients, but […]

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How-to

How to create unique gifts and mementos from all the photos you have! – Chicago Family Photographer

Summer is finally here and if you’re anything like me, you have a bunch of photos from the end of the school year. Last day of school, maybe a graduation from kindergarten, 8th grade or high school. And also like me, they are all on your phone. Hey! This is a judgement-free zone here, I […]

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Chicago Kids Photographer

Summer in the Park – Family Photography Chicago

Outdoor sessions are in full swing! This is the time when Chicago can show off all the beautiful parks and green spaces – in addition to the miles and miles of lakefront. When a family chooses to have their photo session outside,  I have several parks throughout the city that are my “go-to” parks. Much […]

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Chicago Portrait Photographer

Glamour Studio Session – Chicago Glamour Photographer

  “I will look at these everyday and I will smile.” That’s what she said she saw these images of herself. I couldn’t ask any better than that! Every woman deserves of a photo of herself that she absolutely loves. One that every time she sees it, she smiles.

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Chicago Family Photographer

Daddy and Me – Chicago Family Photographer

What could be better than seeing a Dad totally wrapped up in his kid? I love capturing these moments – when dad and kid connect. Happy Father’s Day to all of those celebrating this coming weekend!

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Chicago Family Photographer

Slow down! – Chicago Family Photographer

I’m feeling sappy today – and I’m not really sure why. I even made my kids let me take their photos before they went off to school, as if it were the first day of school. (to be fair, though, I am taking a class so I was practicing some new techniques.) When I sat […]

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Chicago Kids Photographer

Mommy and me – Chicago Family Photographer

Sessions when mom gets in the photos are my favorite types of sessions! True story. Isn’t mom always the one who is the family historian? Always taking photos of everyone else, but not getting in the photo herself? I’m guilty of this too – once my son and I were flipping through family vacation photos […]

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Looks of Love – Chicago Family Photographer

I love this image of my beautiful client. I mean, she’s gorgeous and she always looks radiant. But you know what I love the most? I love how her husband and youngest son are looking at her. Like she’s the only woman in the world. And to them, she is.  I hope she knows that. […]

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Chicago Newborn Photographer

Complete connection – Chicago Newborn Photographer

It’s always a privilege to photograph a family – whether it’s to capture a milestone or a new baby or yearly photos. For the time I spend with that family, I feel a part of it. I feel connected. I’m getting a peek into their lives, their interaction, love and connection. And that’s what I […]

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My Go-To Chicago Location Guide for Magical Senior Portraits

I've spent nearly two decades finding the Chicago spots that turn a regular senior session into something unforgettable. This guide pulls back the curtain on the locations I love most and why they work so well. 

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