Gorgeous Christmas Maternity Photos
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!
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I was so happy to take this family’s photos! They graciously let me choose the location and time of day for their family portraits and I was so pleased because I’ve had this location in mind for awhile now! Sunrise Meadow Family Portraits I love how we were able to definitely get a fall palette […]
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Part two is here (if you missed Part 1 it’s here)! How nice to photograph in a town with such varied location options! Backstory: when the mom contacted me to do family portraits she requested a natural fall setting…I know this family and KNOW the guys have a passion for trains, so I really pleased […]
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What a delight it was to take these Riverside, IL family photos! These beautiful family members are the first friends we made upon moving to Illinois last fall and they’ve been so kind and welcoming. Midwest weather is volatile and changes rapidly – I am so glad we lucked out with warm, SUNNY weather with […]
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For the Chicago winter, Garfield Park Conservatory photos are a classic portrait location choice; this backdrop is beautiful no matter the season or weather! Garfield Park Conservatory Photos While Garfield Park Conservatory photos are an outstanding choice during the winter months, it’s well worth considering this location during the warmer seasons, too! In the event […]
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Excited to share today some beautiful Irish dancing photography! I’ve wanted to photograph in downtown Chicago with the St Patrick’s Day green river for as long as I’ve been in Chicago! The photoshoot was made even sweeter with the addition of a fantastic Irish dancer! St Patrick’s Day weekend is the biggest weekend of the […]
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When my client reached out about an art museum photoshoot I could not have been more excited – I absolutely adore it when clients want a photoshoot location that is outside of the norm and a real reflection of their interests! Can You Take Pictures in a Museum? It wholly depends on the museum and […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Seniors
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.
