A baby’s first birthday is SUCH a bittersweet time. You want to celebrate all that they’ve learned, milestones achieve, memories made — but then knowing they won’t be that squishy, sweet newborn ever again…. gut wrenching. I know this feeling all too well because we will be […]
Read moreWhite and Denim Studio Family Session in Manhattan, IL | Cascone Family
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 moreSnowy Evergreen Park Winter Maternity Session in Lowell, Indiana | Gabby & Nick
Evergreen Park in Lowell, Indiana is definitely a fan favorite over here! It is one of my top locations that I visit often in every season, but when you add in a dusting of snow in the winter… it might be the best time! Gabby and Nick were one of my sweet wedding couples back in 2021 and now […]
Read moreWinter Woodsy Maternity Session at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve in Beecher, IL | Becky & Joe
When you have a winter baby, that means (usually!) a winter maternity session! Some people would be terrified of the idea of getting dressed up and do a photo session outdoors in the freezing January temps — but not these two! Becky and Joe […]
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 moreCozy Studio Newborn Session at Studio 388 in Kankakee, IL | Harlee Rose
Oh how I love a cozy indoor studio session — especially in the cold winter months! These two are no strangers around here after photographing their engagement, wedding (in Mexico!!), maternity and countless sessions for their family! Now here they are with their PERFECT little girl for their newborn photos and I could melt into a puddle. It is the most special thing to […]
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 more