Samantha is someone who treasures experiences with her boys and always tries to find new ideas they can enjoy together (love that!) and when she reached out to me to get another session on the calendar, we started brainstorming ideas that would be unique and also something they haven’t done yet! We landed on this summery picnic and I L O V E D it! She thought of everything down to the cutest little details! The picnic basket, the wine and sparkling lemonade in an […]
Read moreMud Puddle Fun Lifestyle Family Session - The Kennedy Family | Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve in Beecher, Illinois
What happens when there is rain in the forecast, it just rained ALL day so the ground is soaked, and you have family photos scheduled- you embrace the weather and play in the mud puddles! HOW fun are these?! Jenna was ALL for doing something different to make new memories with her kiddos and the outcome turned out to be one of my favorite sessions I’ve ever done! I love how carefree, FUN, and […]
Read moreTori & Alex | Pine Tree Forest Maternity Session in Deer Park, Illinois
If I had to choose one place that ALL of my sessions for the rest of my photography career would be held at, this would be the place. My GOSH it’s so dreamy! I’ve actually been here quite a few times, once for an engagement session and also for a family session , and I just CAN’T GET ENOUGH! I just love how this place looks nothing like most locations that I go to and you would never guess that this is a short drive out from Chicago!! It definitely gives me Colorado vibes, which I LOVE! Especially being a Midwestern girl who CRAVES views like these. This session took place in […]
Read moreIndianapolis, Indiana | My Birthday Day Trip Exploring Downtown Indy
SO! Why Indy for my birthday? I have this thing about enjoying new experiences that really just sets my soul on fire, and I always like to do something new on birthdays, holidays or special dates because we are able to celebrate doing something we haven’t done before— which will only enhance the memory of that day even more! So I knew I wanted to go somewhere that I haven’t been before but that was still within a few hours of driving because […]
Read moreDevil's Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin | Our Day Trip Exploring, Hiking and Kayaking
Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin has been on my list of places to hike for a LONG time and you will quickly realize why! It’s such a beautiful place! It’s about a 4 hour drive from where we are located so that is partially why it’s taken so long to finally get here. We couldn’t have picked a more perfect day to go! It was a Saturday in mid August and […]
Read moreJessica & Brandon | Forest Maternity Session at Evergreen Park in Lowell, Indiana
Sweet, sweet Jessica and Brandon! It feels like just yesterday that I was invited to your home to document you two celebrating that you just got your new pup Marshall and HE was the baby in your eyes. Nowww… fast forward and he is no longer going to be the one and only! I am SO incredibly happy for you both on becoming parents-to-be! Jessica, you are literally beaming and your smile never faded through out the session! I’m so happy that little Marshall got to be a part of your maternity session, too! He’s going to be the best big brother protector!! These three brought me to one of my favorite locations, Evergreen Park in Lowell, Indiana and […]
Read moreDaxton Tyler | In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Session with The Willis Family | Beecher, IL Photographer
One of my favorite moments was a very candid and unplanned one towards the end! Harper decided to pull some books out from the bookshelf and she started to read. It then turned in to everyone cuddled up on the floor in front of the crib reading together and it was SO sweet! I loved so much spending the afternoon with this […]
Read moreCourtney & Reagan | Summer Maternity Session at Perry Farm Park in Bourbonnais, Illinois
How on EARTH am I supposed to keep my composure during this maternity session! MY BESTIE IS HAVING A BABY!! (by the time this blog post goes up, baby girl has already been born! YAY!!!) As long as I can remember, for as long as we’ve been friends since basically the 7th grade- Courtney’s biggest dream in life was to be a momma one day. She has been an incredible Auntie the last several years to her nieces and nephew, but now it’s her time to bring a beautiful little one […]
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