Kristen's Field Notes

With fall right around the corner I did some research to figure out the best pumpkin patches in Chicago! It’s an annual tradition in my family to head to a pumpkin patch for fun (and photo opportunities, of course!) so I thought I could share some of the results of my research to save you […]

Here’s a roundup of my favorite locations for apple picking near the Chicago area! As a Chicagoland mom (and family and graduating senior photographer), I’m often hunting for fun activities to do with my kids – and I thought it would be fun to share my research so you don’t have to look everything up, […]

Here today to share some golden, late-fall Mills Park family photos in Oak Park, IL! I think Mills Park is one of the true gems in Oak Park for family photos. Pleasant Home, the mansion in the center of the park is representative of the classic architecture Oak Park is known for, and the plants […]

Excited to share these stunning fall OPRF High School senior photos with you all! When my client reached out to me it was evident that she wanted a mix of natural and urban settings. She was really excited to get her photos taken in fall – her favorite season! One of my favorite parts of […]

I’ve had the pleasure of photographing this family before, and I’m so glad they again chose me again to take their fall family photos in River Forest, IL. 🙂 My client reeeeally wanted peak fall foliage and I’m glad I was able to find time in the fully-booked schedule to wiggle her time in! The […]

This client reached out to me with a location request that had “architecture but not cars” and this gorgeous park in the heart of Chicago’s Chinatown fit the bill! Come check out these family photos in Chicago’s Ping Tom Memorial Park! Ping Tom Memorial Park is a beautiful recreational area along the south branch of […]

When my client reached out with a moodboard to plan her books aesthetic photoshoot I was so freaking excited! It’s the best when clients want to incorporate their interests! She had a lot of requests to come together to create the vibe. Some of those included more of an emphasis on the natural aspects of […]

This client contacted me for some early fall River Forest IL family portraits with a few requests. She wanted to know if she could split the time between a park for color, and at home so they could get photos with their well-loved dog. It was a fun to take photos in two separate locations […]

Excited to share some gorgeous Lincoln Park zoo senior photos today!! This sweet client came from Minnesota for her senior photos with me, what an honor! We got an absolutely stunning day in early fall – but with the sunny skies came CHILLY winds! You can’t tell it from the photos, but this client was […]