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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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.

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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

New on this monochromatic, wintry day..a beautiful, bright and vivid family session! This Cicero, IL family was SO sweet and I was so glad they chose me to be their photographer!! This little guy saw the river and immediately wanted to go investigate! I love this candid shot of Dad catching him – just another […]

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Ahh what a glorious day for River Forest IL, fall mini sessions!! It was a much warmer and sunnier day than anticipated which led to some really lovely portraits for this beautiful family of six! If it’s fall…there is almost a 100% chance that I will ask your kids to throw some leaves. 🙂 River […]

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We had to reschedule a few times due to crummy weather, but boy the sunshine this afternoon did not disappoint for this Oak Park IL fall mini session!! Me: “Okay kids, look at Dad because he’s the stinkiest!” Dad: “I totally own that.” We all cracked up!! I am sucker for shots of just mom […]

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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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