What a FUN session with the Cascone’s! (with a sweet surprise at the end!) Amanda had a vision in mind with denim, white shirts, white studio, simple and clean background so the real focus is on her family — and I LOVE how it all came together and turned out! We visited a studio in Manhattan, Illinois that had floor to ceiling windows and […]
Read moreBird Haven Greenhouse Maternity Session at Pilcher Park in Joliet, Illinois | Tompkins Family
It’s always so fun when I get to visit a new-to-me location for sessions to get my creative juices flowing! I got to see the Tompkins family again (for the third time!) at the Bird Haven Greenhouse in Joliet, Illinois to document their maternity session for their newest little love on the way! I loved getting to explore all the different rooms and spaces in the greenhouse and really loved how their gallery […]
Read morePlayful Family Session at Goodenow Grove in Beecher, Illinois | The Lindley Family
Okay this shoot was SO. MUCH. FUN. I love photographing family sessions as it is but when the kiddos and everyone is ALL IN with playing, being silly, and are up for any of my crazy ideas — it’s just the best. The Lindley family has been […]
Read moreWhimsical Family Session at The Hamstra Gardens in Wheatfield, Indiana | The Reid Family
This family session feels straight out of a fairytale story book! How DREAMY are these three in this location! It was a warm late spring evening and we took our time strolling through all the gardens, bridges, castles, doorways, and nooks and crannies of The Hamstra Gardens — it was just so magical! This is […]
Read moreIndiana Dunes Summer Family Session in Chesterton, Indiana | The Koehler Family
When Marissa was deciding on where she wanted her next photo session to take place, she was envisioning a beach vibe! The soft and light colors, the sand, the water, all of it— so we headed up to the Indiana Dunes in Chesterton, Indiana! The boys LOVED it! Their true inner child came out during this session and getting to see them experience the beach through my lens was absolutely precious and I couldn’t stop smiling! Instead of heavily directing them from spot to spot, we just […]
Read moreFamily Hiking Trip to Starved Rock State Park in Oglesby, Illinois - Documentary Photo Session | Beecher, IL Photographer
When Alena reached out to me with an opportunity to join her and her family on a hiking day to photograph their adventures, I was floored. WHAT! A dream come true! I couldn’t say yes fast enough! They were staying for the weekend close by at Camp Aramoni and had a game plan to start the day with a fueling breakfast and coffee, then head to Starved Rock for their guided hike. It was such […]
Read moreSummertime Family Session in Downtown Frankfort, Illinois | The Van Wyk Family
Downtown Frankfort in Illinois is one of my favorite cozy little towns to visit in, actually, every season! (Especially the fall! Ahhhh it’s an autumn wonderland here during the start of the “ber” months) There are a few little parks to soak in a slow afternoon, a coffee shop called Grounded Coffee Bar to grab a refreshing treat, tons of boutiques and shops to peruse, a handful of restaurant options and the neighborhood streets are FULL of charming homes with […]
Read moreExploring Navy Pier in Chicago, IL - Documentary Photo Session | Beecher, Illinois Lifestyle Photographer
When it’s your kids’ first time at Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois ….. you make it an adventure filled day and hire a photographer to document it all! Sarah made an entire plan for the day of going on the iconic ferris wheel, riding the swings and carousel, taking in the skyline views at Olive Park and finishing off with a special […]
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