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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The variety of backgrounds around town makes me so happy to be a senior photographer in Livermore, CA! Here is part 2 of 3 of this client’s gorgeous three-hour photoshoot! This park has a lot of beautiful location options going on: views of Mt Diablo, vineyards in the distance, golden hills and barbed wire for […]
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It was so much fun to take these candid family photos at the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek, CA! So spoiler alert, this is my own family, but since we’ve moved to Chicago it’s getting to be more rare that we get to spend time together! When we went to the Ruth Bancroft Garden […]
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I had an absolute delight taking this high schooler’s senior portraits at the Livermore Library! The client was stunning, the light was stunning, and we found some really pretty backdrops around this iconic Livermore, CA location! This client is an avid reader so it was really fun to take some portraits that highlighted that interest, […]
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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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Coming from the west coast, St Patrick’s Day was never a big deal. But, St Patrick’s Day in CHICAGO, however…is a really big deal! Here are some great family-friendly St Patrick’s Day parades, festivals, and fun runs in Chicagoland so you can find something fun near you and get in the spirit! Updated: March 2025 […]
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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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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.
