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rawlinson senior | chicago western suburbs senior photographer

July 7, 2017 In senior

Imagine my surprise when we pulled into this beautiful park for the Rawlinson’s senior portraits and realized that in addition to a wedding, there were literally hundreds...

geiger newborn | chicago western suburbs newborn photographer

May 26, 2017 In newborn

I’m almost caught up with all my editing which means it’s finally time to start blogging again :). This year I’ve been investing in a variety of newborn...

varner family & cake smash | chicago western suburbs photographer

April 29, 2017 In family

I’ve shared lots of special moments with the Varner’s and was sad to see them move away earlier this year. Luckily we were able to celebrate little guy’s...

cuartas newborn | chicago western suburbs newborn photographer

April 20, 2017 In newborn

Simply put, Destri and Mario radiate happiness and joy…so you can only imagine how much that was magnified when their sweet baby boy joined their family. They are such...

otavalo family | chicago western suburbs family photographer

April 20, 2017 In family

This little guy is my buddy. After a few sessions last year he learned that I’ll let him help me with the camera. But this time he decided he’d rather be the photographer...

sisto children | chicago western suburbs childrens photographer

April 19, 2017 In children

Twins! These two were just too cute for words and were a blast to be with – I’ll let their pictures do the talking!!

cameron family | chicago western suburbs family photographer

April 18, 2017 In family

Yes, I am posting Christmas pictures in April! Gah! All I can say is life happens and I’m telling myself better late than never :). Liberty is a sweet friend of mine...

taylor family | chicago western suburbs family photographer

April 15, 2017 In family

Sometimes I run crazy last minute sales, especially when the Cubs win the world series :). Mad props to Chrissy who had ONE day to get outfits together for her family...

mckenna family | chicago western suburbs family photographer

April 10, 2017 In family

Chicago what’s up with this crazy weather today? I’m not sure where the sun just went but I’ll take rain any day (I’ll always be a Seattle girl at heart)...

field newborn | chicago western suburbs newborn photographer

April 4, 2017 In newborn

This little guy was hands down my easiest newborn…ever. So tiny, so sleepy and just so perfect in every way. Cristie told me she wanted a photo of baby with her wedding...

easter mini sessions | chicago western suburbs childrens photographer

April 1, 2017 In easter

Easter mini sessions are here! I’m only offering a limited number of these studio mini sessions so if you want a slot grab one quickly! Details: I chose to go with...

shipp family | chicago western suburbs family photographer

April 1, 2017 In family

I love when I get to take portraits of my friends and family. This is my beautiful cousin Amy and her darling family. I was so excited when they moved to Chicago last summer!...

niznik family | chicago western suburbs family photographer

March 31, 2017 In family

I can’t tell you how much I’ve enjoyed taking the Niznik’s portraits for the past few years. We first did family portraits when Shannon was pregnant with...

finney family | chicago western suburbs maternity & family photographer

March 30, 2017 In family

A family and maternity session all wrapped up in one (yes, you can do that when you book a session with me!). The Finney’s have so much love and personality in their...

landers family | chicago western suburbs family photographer

March 29, 2017 In family

Fall is certainly my busiest season (one of the reasons I’m just now finally blogging all my sessions :)) but the best part is all the new clients it brings. I love...

green newborn | chicago western suburbs newborn photographer

March 28, 2017 In newborn

Once in awhile I venture into the city and when I do, it’s usually to meet a sweet little newborn. What a treat to meet the Green family’s newest addition. This...

krolicki family | chicago western suburbs family photographer

March 27, 2017 In family

What a lovely family inside and out! I couldn’t be happier with this beautiful fall setting for the Krolicki’s family portraits. The blue color tones in their...

borg family | chicago western suburbs family phtographer

March 25, 2017 In family

One of the perks of being a photographer is getting to trade family portraits with other photographers you meet. The Borg’s are close family friends and I was delighted...

chrissy & tommy | chicago couple photographer

March 11, 2017 In couples

I met Chrissy & Tommy in December 2015 when they hired me to take portraits documenting their first Christmas together as a married couple (click here to see them!). I always...

joseph family | chicago & western suburbs family photographer

March 4, 2017 In family

Perfect outfits: check Vibrant fall colors: check Happy, gorgeous family: check Despite a few changes in our original session plans, I absolutely love how everything came...