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This family reached out for something a little different – family photos at Jack Frost Pop Up in Chicago! They wanted to celebrate the magic of their baby’s first Christmas by capturing his first time seeing holiday lights! Jack Frost Winter Pop Up Chicago IL If you’re in the heart of the city, the Jack […]

Ever since I started photographing, Christmas tree farm photos have always been on my “bucket list”! I’m excited to share some beautiful photos here today, as well as Christmas tree farm outfit ideas, and some of my favorite farms in Chicagoland. 🙂 Christmas Tree Photos What I love about Christmas tree photos, whether or not […]

These Christmas maternity photos are from one of my favorite sessions. This repeat client has turned into a close friend and I loved getting to celebrate her and help her feel beautiful and confident in her changing body! Christmas tree farms are often only available in the first half of November as they open their […]

As I looked this year to find new holiday traditions to add to my family’s repertoire, I came across the idea of finding new holiday lights in Chicago for us to investigate! The holiday light festivals in Chicago begin in mid November and run through the first week of January. So there’s lots of time […]

Have you been considering a winter photoshoot but are like, “nahhh too cold, too gray?” Let me share some winter photoshoot ideas, information, and inspiration that may change your mind. 🙂 Why take outdoor photos in the winter? They’re so beautiful!! Snow provides incredibly flattering light for skin, falling snow is magical, and your photos […]

Who’s ready for some pretty Forest Park family photography? Is it you? Excellent. This delightful family originally reached out for the December photoshoot, then swapped to this mid-March date! I’m so glad they did because we got the perfect day for them with sunshine and warmth! This photoshoot was in celebration of their daughter’s second […]

I’m excited to share with you some pretty Hinsdale maternity photography from a recent personal project! A few weeks back I was lucky enough to meet up with Abbie Christine Photography and Laurel Smith Photography for a beautiful styled workshop. This was an amazing opportunity to grow alongside other talented photographers and also to stretch […]

Are you ready to see a super pretty winter family photoshoot? We lucked out with great weather – snow on the ground yet sunny and not too cold! 25 degrees is my cutoff temperature; if it’s colder than that it’s just not very comfortable for clients! I actually love the golden grasses that we get […]

I’m excited to share with you today some beautiful family photos in Balboa Park in the heart of San Diego, CA. I travel to the west coast a couple of times a year and I am always happy to do photoshoots while on travel! I met up with this family for photos in Balboa Park, […]