When you live in small town Beecher, IL , which is in the middle of literally no where, you kinda have to embrace the country/rustic feel! Am I right? The fact that this is a photo session celebrating the engagement of Allie and Dave is not the only reason this was a special one to me. Small town Beecher, IL is actually where [...]
Read moreNicole Jansma | Winter Photography Headshots
There's a quote that I hear very often from The Rising Tide Society that is so meaningful. "A rising tide lifts all boats". Being in such a huge industry of photographers can make you feel really small. Scared. Intimidated. When I was starting my photography journey [...]
Read moreDrew & Michele | Winter Sweetheart Session
When I saw that it was supposed to snow on the day of Drew and Michele's session, I will admit, I was a little worried. The weather said we were literally supposed to get dumped on! I woke up that morning and saw this giant blanket of snow covering the world and it looked beautiful! On our way to the location [...]
Read moreLiz & Gabriel | Chicago Baby Announcement
One of the most exciting things in life is being able to start a family with your significant other. What's even more exciting about it is when you finally announce to your friends & family that you're expecting! I had received an email from Liz a little over a month ago saying she was from California, her and her husband are visiting family in Chicago in December and wanted ME to photograph a "baby announcement" session with her! WHAT! I was floored. [...]
Read moreBaby Harper | Christmas 2016
I have been good friends with Laurien for quiet a while now and I remember the very moment she told me she was having a baby. We were actually sitting in Olive Garden of all places, no joke! I was so happy and so beyond excited for her and this incredible news! Now fast forward five months and [...]
Read moreMaria McCarthy | 30th Birthday Session
One day while going through emails, I came across an inquiry from sweet Maria wanting to do a session to show off her turning 30 and I instantly replied back and said, "GIRL, let's do it!!" Maria is such a ray of sunshine! She totally rocked her session and showed off her sassy side! I had a BLAST! She brought [...]
Read moreBaby Sadie | Christmas 2016
When you think of a newborn, what do you think of? A crying, fussy, and not-so-happy baby? Sadie was 100% opposite of that. She was SO interested in everything that was going on around her. She loved the christmas lights, the bright ornaments, and even [...]
Read moreThe Ryan Family
I love photographing families because I get to meet and capture so many different personalities. Every family is different in their own ways and the Ryan family couldn't have been any more adorable. To their coordinating fall outfits, to those tiny smiles, and the love they all have for each other, I could not get enough of them! [...]
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