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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Kristen's Field Notes

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.

Hi, I'm Kristen!
I'm an award-winning senior portrait and family photographer based out of Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area. I love sunshine, cacti, chocolate chips, and a great cup of tea - but most of all I love photographing joyful clients. :)
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Classy and comfortable senior portraits!
Relaxed and easy family portraits. and stunning artwork

What a beautiful day we had for this gorgeous Oak Park, IL mini session!! The sun was shining, the leaves were bright, and the toddler was a HAPPY CAMPER! I mean, for real! Look at this happy little girl! I think we ALL had the best time playing in the woods! Oak Park IL Mini […]

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It is ALWAYS a treat to have returning clients, especially ones as sweet as these as this family who you may recall from their winter maternity photos and winter extended family photos. 🙂 So when they reached out, asking if I’d be their fall family photographer in Riverside, IL, I jumped at the chance! It […]

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It was a treat to be the photographer of this River Forest, IL family and capture these sweet memories of grandparents visiting during the fall! When I got to the location I opened my car door and my jaw dropped! We had a dense fog advisory that morning coupled with bright sunshine and it made […]

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Seniors

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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.

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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.

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