Bright and Bold Loyola University Chicago Graduation Photos
This new medical doctor wanted his portraits at the Loyola Hospital and Medical school where he earned his degree. We had a lot of fun walking around the campus finding attractive locations for photos and commemorating the time and work and this graduate put in!
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Come along for the ride and read this botanist-turned-photographer's "Field Notes" from photoshoots, tips and tricks for clients, as well as Hazelton Family Adventures.
I can’t believe my daughter’s already nine months old! It seems like it’s very sudden. My daughter had lots of new achievements unlocked this month: sitting up, the arrival of tooth #3, the army crawling got even faster, she learned to drink from a straw, and she announces her preferences by EXTREME FULL-BODY WIGGLES OF […]
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I’m so excited about my new #KHP Senior Model Rep Team! I’ve been getting a lot of questions about it and wanted to just lay it all out here. Let’s start at the very beginning, though: What’s Senior Photography? What’s a Senior Model Rep Team? It’s an amazing deal for booked graduating senior clients to […]
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This sweet family reached out for River Forest, IL maternity photos back in October, having seen their cousin’s sunrise meadow fall portraits, and I can’t think of a better compliment than that! They had a very specific set of wishes for this maternity shoot in order to match maternity photos from their first child: a […]
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Sharing today some beautiful senior photos at Lake Marmo in the Morton Arboretum! My client had dreams of recreating a photo from her childhood in the Daffodil Glade in the Morton Arboretum as the inspiration for her senior portraits! With an early spring, I convinced her split up her session into a early and late […]
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Look no further for your San Diego senior photographer! Whether you’re looking for photos in Old Town, on your school campus, Balboa Park, Coronado Island, or the Carlsbad Flower Fields I am so excited to plan the perfect photoshoot for your San Diego senior pictures! Considerations for your San Diego Senior Pictures One thing I’ll […]
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As an equestrian estate, Danada House photos were the perfect choice for my horseback riding senior portrait client! It was particularly fun to choose a location to highlight that interest – Danada House and Equestrian Center in Wheaton has beautiful grounds and a working stable! Danada House Wheaton The Danada Estate in Wheaton was acquired […]
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Sharing today some beautiful UCSD graduation photos! UCSD is a such a gorgeous campus and I loved getting to showcase my client’s favorite locations in his graduation photos. One of my favorite parts of graduation photos is the storytelling aspect: what spots on campus hold special meaning to or memories for my client? How can […]
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Sharing today some beautiful Loyola University Chicago graduation photos! This new medical doctor wanted his portraits at the Loyola Hospital and Medical school where he earned his degree. We had a lot of fun walking around the campus finding attractive locations for photos and commemorating the time and work and this graduate put in! Loyola […]
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Sharing today my picks for the 16 best Farmers Markets in Chicago! My family loves to visit the farmers market and see what’s in season and get delicious produce. Come see our top picks, for every season and region in Chicagoland. 🙂 This list is by no means exhaustive, but is a good starter guide. […]
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Lilacia Park in Lombard IL (A 32 minute, 23 mile drive from the Loop (or you can take the Metra)) is a stunning garden for strolling or as a photography location! It has distinctly different looks in each season. So come check it out these photos of Lilacia Park in Lombard IL and see for […]
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Need some help figuring out how to plan a graduation party? You’re in the right spot! How to Plan a Graduation Party Let’s start with the basics for how to plan a graduation party. The simplest party plan is to host an “open house” where you will provide snacks and drinks at your home and […]
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Sharing today some fun senior photo outfit ideas! To make it a bit more fun, I’m introducing some spring senior Avatars and what sort of a senior photoshoot I would design based on “their” fashion taste! While this season’s installment is very dress- and female-presenting centered, look back later for more senior photo outfit ideas […]
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I love this sweet family! When they asked me to take some updated spring photos for them, I couldn’t wait! The mom, Tina Harle, is an Oak Park-local small business, branding, and food photographer! She’s passionate about supporting the Oak Park community and is an excellent choice for your small-business photography needs! You may recognize […]
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Want fun, genuine, awkward-free photos? Come see the portfolio and learn more about the way Kristen Hazelton Photography captures your Senior Story.
Families
As a mom, I know that our time with our kids is precious, fleeting, and occasionally frustrating. I promise your photo experience with me will be frustration-free.
ISFP plant mom and caffeine opportunist
I'm an award-winning senior and family photographer based out of Oak Park, IL and Livermore, CA, serving Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area. I'm a former plant biologist, a mom to two wonderful kids, a wife to one awesome nerd, and a lover of weird plants, sunshine, and chocolate chips.
