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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]

Exploring the Bird Haven Greenhouse in Joliet, Illinois is always a fun time, especially with curious little adventurers! Keli wanted to document her family while they are still a little crew of four before their baby girl made her arrival in a few months! (their tie breaker!) With it being February and it’s still wintery outside, the greenhouse is a perfect indoor option during […]