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Family Lifestyle Session | Lake County Family Photographer
June 26, 2019 - Lifestyle sessions have a beautiful way of showing how perfectly in the moment we can be with each other.
I've been pho...
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The Ups of Downs | Asher's First Birthday | Lake County Family Photographer
June 14, 2019 - "It is a blessing!
A unique life that reminds us
that so many of the standards
we hold ourselves to
are just distrac...
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Outdoor Family Photography | Libertyville Photographer
June 04, 2019 - 06.04.19
Forest preserves and naturescapes are lovely backgrounds for family photos, but very often you can find a less...
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Twins | Northern Illinois Baby Photographer
May 22, 2019 - |TWINNING|
5.22.2019
This week I got to enjoy time with Henrik and Tilly for their 4 month milestone photos. These lit...
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Lifestyle Photography | Lake Forest Family Photographer
April 10, 2019 - Versatility helps me have a stronger creative eye. I know that there is a small piece of me in every image I create and...
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Their First Baby | Chicago Maternity Photographer
November 15, 2018 - 11.15.18
You know that adorable couple that sits holding hands in the corner of the Starbucks? The one that reminds you...
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Fall Giggles | Lake County Family Photographer
November 09, 2018 - 11.09.18
Warning: The giggles in this session may be contagious!
I don't know how these two cuties got to be 3 already...
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Fall Family Photography | Grayslake Photographer
October 29, 2018 - 10.29.19
When it comes to small community based businesses like myself, word of mouth referrals are what help me and a...
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Fall Family Photography | Lake County Photographer
October 26, 2018 - 10.26.18
As our kiddos grow past their toddler years, annual milestone sessions don't become any less important. They m...
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September Sunset Session | Libertyville Family Photographer
October 02, 2018 - 10.02.18
I think September is one of my favorite times of the year to host photo sessions. Don't get me wrong, I still...
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Baby Brother Axel | Newborn Session | North Shore Newborn Photographer
September 28, 2018 - 09.28.18
The parenting phrase 'it takes a village' is also applicable when raising a business. I've been told many time...
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Little Emmy | Newborn Photography | Lake County Newborn Photographer
September 24, 2018 - It's a GIRL!
Meet Emersyn.
Oh my goodness, you guys! I'm absolutely smitten over miss Emmy's newborn session! She allo...
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Baby Sister Is Here | Newborn Photography | Lake County Photographer
September 21, 2018 - 09.21.18
This little lady has been so highly anticipated in her house. Her two big brothers have been ready to love on...
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Senior Portraits | Lake County Photographer | Family Photography
September 20, 2018 - 9.20.18
I loved getting to know this bright young lady for a few hours during her session a few weeks ago. She shared a...
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Scarlett Is Three | Milestone Portrait Session | Lake County Photographer
September 18, 2018 - 09.18.18
I have watched this family love on each other from the day that Tony & Nicole said I do. They blended their fa...
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Enzo's One! | Baby Milestone Session | Lake County Family Photographer
September 07, 2018 - 09.07.18
To watch families grow and change is such a high for me. I'm beyond blessed to call this profession mine and t...
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Summer Baby | Maternity Session | Lake County Family Photographer
August 01, 2018 - Julie and Kris and their son Colin have been my neighbors for years. I officially met them once our oldest kiddos starte...
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New Baby Girl | Lincolnshire Newborn Photographer
May 23, 2018 - This spring I've chosen a more authentic approach to my newborn sessions, whether we're in my studio or in a client's ho...
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Baby Bump | Lake County Maternity Photographer
March 12, 2018 - The unpredictable spring weather allows me to create my custom sessions inside the comfort of my natural light studio. I...
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Baby Girl | Lake County Newborn Photographer
April 27, 2017 - I'm so excited that I get to love on this little lady a bit more today! She was such an awesome little baby to photograp...
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New Baby | Lake County Newborn Photographer
April 20, 2017 - Babies grow and change so fast and as Moms and Dads we often feel like it goes too quick. Especially when our attention...
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Documenting The First Year | Lake County Baby Photographer
April 07, 2017 - One of the greatest honors that I have as a photographer is to witness the growth of a family. As a parent myself, I kno...
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Family Life | Lake County Lifestyle Photographer
April 04, 2017 - I adore working with clients that embrace the chaos that can comes with being a young family.
It's one of the many gift...
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New Baby | Grayslake Newborn Photographer
March 30, 2017 - I'm completely smitten with this little one and so is the rest of his family!
His grandma is a friend of my family's wh...
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Michelle & Adam Adopting | Lake County Photographer
March 28, 2017 - Today I get to gush over Michelle and Adam. I can not tell you how over the moon I am for these two amazing people!
I g...
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Baby Boy | Newborn Evanston Lifestyle Photographer
April 07, 2016 - Getting to spend time with a new family is always a treat for me. Being allowed to witness a their newness, their bondin...
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Baby Olivia | Grayslake Newborn Photographer
March 18, 2016 - Once you start adding babies to your family, life can get hectic really fast. Although studio sessions are an amazing op...
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Christmas Baby | Lake Bluff Newborn Photographer
January 05, 2016 - I was so glad to hear that this little bundle had arrived ahead of the Christmas holiday so that we could get a precious...
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Beautiful Belly | Lake Bluff Maternity Photographer
December 07, 2015 - I can not tell you how awesome it is to work with mamas who love to celebrate how amazing their body is during pregnancy...
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Maya | Lake Bluff Milestone Photographer
November 24, 2015 - Yet again, I can't believe that another little one's first year has come to a close. I never get enough of watching thes...
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Jaxson | Lake Bluff Newborn Photographer
November 17, 2015 - First newborn session in the new studio is complete. Jaxson was sweet as pie and made himself right at home. Even at thr...
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Family Session | Lake Bluff Photographer
November 05, 2015 - I love meeting new clients. It's a new chance to interpret someone else's story. Someone you've never met before. Some m...
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Lucas Family | Lake Bluff Family Photographer
November 03, 2015 - This family was the epitome of fun. We had so many wonderful laughs during their session and the simple, natural joy the...
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Fall Family Session | Lake Bluff Family Photographer
November 01, 2015 - Fall has been so incredibly gorgeous here in the midwest and has allowed me to create so many wonderful sessions for my...
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Expecting | Lake Bluff Maternity & Family Photographer
November 01, 2015 - I can't begin to tell you how thrilled I was for this sweet family when I heard they were expecting their second baby. T...
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Fall Family Photos | Lake Bluff Family Photographer
October 26, 2015 - Wrapped up another gorgeous fall session for one of my amazing KHP families. I've had to pinch myself this year. Chicago...
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Fall Mini Session | Lake County Family Photographer
October 20, 2015 - Fall mini sessions are almost complete for the season. I'm so glad that I had the chance to reconnect and enjoy time wit...
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Fall Sessions | Lindenhurst Family Photographer
October 20, 2015 - I can't believe that these gorgeous fall days are almost gone for the year. We really lucked out and have enjoyed some o...
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Lake County Family Photographer | Fall Mini Session
October 18, 2015 - I'm so glad that I decided to offer weeknight fall mini sessions. Even though they get earlier and earlier in the evenin...
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Making It Work With Trust | Libertyville Family Photographer
July 03, 2015 - This sweet little one above and her family have been requesting photos from KHP for over two years now. I met them when...
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Milwaukee Family Photographer | Tristan
June 24, 2015 - It's always nice to find new locations for sessions. This time I met these adorable boys on the beach front, just south...
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Elena's One Year Milestone | Vernon Hills Photographer
June 23, 2015 - Maybe a more appropriate title for this (less SEO friendly) would be "Dancing Between Raindrops."
I'm sure you've read...
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Scarlet's Birth Story | Wisconsin Birth Photographer
May 01, 2015 - As I reflect back to the long winter that we had this year and the renewal of spring, I think about all the birth famili...
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Baby Number Three | Lake County Maternity Photographer
April 13, 2015 - Holy cow does it feel good to be back outside! Warmer temperatures, gorgeous sunsets...the perfect combination for a pho...
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Homebirth | Chicago Wisconsin Birth Photographer
March 25, 2015 - Birth is such a powerful and transformative process for a woman to experience. It calls upon so many parts of her consci...
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Chicago Family Photographer
March 24, 2015 - The one word that keeps crossing my mind as I put this session together is "storytelling." This family of five is fully...
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baby boy | Lake County Maternity Photographer
March 02, 2015 - Look at this cute little baby bump, would ya?! I'm so excited to meet this little boy in just a few short months! I've k...
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Tiffany & Eric | Chicago Wedding Photographer
February 28, 2015 - I was so thrilled to join this happy couple in the city for their engagement photos. Little known secret...I LOVE winter...
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Baby Jake | Lake & McHenry County Birth Photographer
February 26, 2015 - It's true that most of my birth clients have their babies at home, but that doesn't stop me from attending hospital arri...
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Lifestyle Session | Lake Zurich Family Photographer
February 22, 2015 - It's been so much fun to get back to my roots this winter as I've started doing in-home lifestyle sessions again. Since...
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Baby Bump | Wisconsin & Illinois Maternity Photographer
February 17, 2015 - This stunning couple came to visit me at the studio with their pup last weekend. One of the most well behaved dogs I hav...
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Waiting on Drake | Lincolnshire Maternity Photographer
February 11, 2015 - Lifestyle sessions are becoming my favorite types of sessions these days. I do love the studio, but taking photos in my...
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Sweet Miss | Lake County Newborn Photographer
February 10, 2015 - At eleven days new, this little one's newborn session was put on hold for the first Chicago blizzard of 2015. It was pur...
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Baby Vera | Libertyville Baby Photographer
February 06, 2015 - Sweet Vera celebrated her 6 month milestone this past month. She's absolutely precious and so good natured. Her quiet di...
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Baby Niels' Homebirth | Chicago Birth Photographer
February 03, 2015 - I say without concession that every single birth, even for the same mother, is different. It can be different or many re...
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First Birthday | Libertyville Baby Photographer
February 03, 2015 - I don't know where the time goes. I feel like it was just yesterday that Oliver made his grand entrance. How can be one...
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Heels & Pearls | Libertyville Baby Photographer
February 02, 2015 - I have so many favorite sessions and so many amazing clients, but there was something about this one that makes it stand...
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Twin Girls | Libertyville Newborn Photographer
February 01, 2015 - Sweet Addison & Avery joined me in the studio with their parents for my first newborn session of 2015. Two babies are ce...
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Beautiful Girl | Libertyville Newborn Photographer
October 27, 2014 - I would like to introduce sweet little Maya. This little peanut and her parents joined me in the studio just last week....
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Baby Girl | Libertyville Newborn Photographer
October 19, 2014 - Please meet sweet baby Camille. She was just precious as can be for me during her newborn session this week. Her family...
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Morgan & Konrad | Chicago Wedding Photographer
October 16, 2014 - It was an absolute pleasure to capture Morgan and Konrad's beautiful wedding day this past summer. Every detail was from...
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Twins | Chicago Family Photographer
September 05, 2014 - I had so much fun with these first time clients at the nature museum in downtown Chicago! Their twins, Marvin and Nora w...
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Birth Photography: A new form of birth art | Essentially MIDIRS
September 03, 2014 - I'm absolutely thrilled to share that back in July, my birth photography was recognized and featured in Essentially MIDI...
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Tiny Treasure | Grayslake Newborn Photographer
August 22, 2014 - This little sweetheart was just a dream for his newborn session! He slept, he woke up, he ate, he nailed it! And so did...
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Little Miss One Year Old | Chicago Baby Photographer
August 20, 2014 - This sweet little miss just turned one and is just as cute as can be. Her family joined me in Chicago for her first birt...
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Nine Month Milestone | Chicago Family Photographer
August 16, 2014 - Congratulations, Mr. Max! You've been on the outside, getting to know the world just as long as you were inside Mommy's...
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Baby Girl | Libertyville Newborn Photographer
August 14, 2014 - I love helping families welcome their new little ones. There are so many emotions that fill those early days and it can...
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Smash Cake | Grayslake Baby Photographer
August 14, 2014 - I'm not sure where the 'smash cake' trend came from, but it is ALL the rage for most toddling one year old's first birth...
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First Birthday | Chicago Family Photographer
August 13, 2014 - Oh my gosh, this little guy doesn't even have to smile. His eyes do all the emoting on their own. Little Hudson was my m...
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Linda & Andrew | Northern Illinois Wedding Photographer
August 08, 2014 - Linda and Andrew celebrated their June 22nd wedding among close family and friends in the backyard of their gorgeous new...
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Sweet Baby {J} | Grayslake Newborn Photographer
August 07, 2014 - I literally could have photographed this little guy all day! He was such a good natured little subject. I want to say co...
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Homebirth Story | Wisconsin Birth Photographer
July 31, 2014 - Each birth that I get to attend leaves me on a high that just can not be described other than pure joy wrapped up in bla...
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Happy Homebirth | Wisconsin Birth Photographer
July 16, 2014 - I'm absolutely thrilled to introduce baby Nora to the KHP community today. It feels so wonderful and fulfilling to be at...
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First Birthday | Chicago Family Photographer
June 24, 2014 - I do so enjoy a good smash cake session! This little girly was slow to dig in, but once she did there was no slowing her...
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Following His Lead | Grayslake Newborn Photographer
June 21, 2014 - I'm delighted to introduce baby Max and his family! He was such a happy and alert little peanut. This was an absolutely...
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Country Baby | Wisconsin Maternity Photographer
June 18, 2014 - Can you even believe how beautiful this little girl is with her bright eyes and cherub cheeks? If she is any indication...
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Family Session | Libertyville Family Photographer
June 13, 2014 - I had such a fun time capturing the Richardson family for the first time this year. Logan & Dylan are about to celebrate...
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The {L} Family | Lindenhurst Family Photographer
June 12, 2014 - It has been so much fun to capture milestones for this family since their son, Zachary joined their family over 3 years...
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The {W} Family | Naperville Family Photographer
June 11, 2014 - Although my business is based out of Northern Illinois, I'm from the Naperville area and started my business there many...
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Expecting | Lake County Maternity Photographer
June 10, 2014 - I could not believe that this stunning woman is only 2 weeks away from holding her precious baby in her arms. Her and he...
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Baby Ellie | Vernon Hills Newborn Photographer
June 10, 2014 - This gorgeous girl was a joy to photograph. There is nothing like being able to capture a newborn session outside on a b...
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Sweet Baby Girl | Grayslake Newborn Photographer
June 09, 2014 - Sometimes my intuition and creative energy work overtime. I didn't know that it was THIS family, but I actually had a dr...
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Baby Bumps | Chicago & Milwaukee Maternity Photographer
June 07, 2014 - I have been so blessed this spring to have worked with so many lovely women and their families as they prepare for the a...
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Lake County Engagement Session | Melissa & Dave
June 06, 2014 - Another one of my fabulous fall couples! Melissa and Dave are absolutely marvelous to work with. They simply radiate lov...
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Baby Caden | Chicago Newborn Photographer
June 05, 2014 - I'm so happy to present little Caden's newborn photos. I was honored to capture these tender moments for my extended cou...
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Katie & Brian | Engagement
June 05, 2014 - I'm so thrilled to have these two on my fall wedding calendar this year. They are so photogenic and fun to work with. Pl...
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Lunar Eclipse | Blood Moon April 15, 2014
April 15, 2014 - Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse | As seen from Lindenhurst, Illinois on 4.15.2014
Last night a total lunar eclipse was able to...
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Milestone Session | Grayslake Family Photographer
March 06, 2014 - It's been another 3 months for Spencer and a whole year for Addison! We got together to capture more milestone photos fo...
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Last of 2013 | Chicago Maternity & Newborn Photographer
January 09, 2014 - My very last session of 2013 was just after the Christmas holiday and he was so squishably sweet. Having just completed...
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A Family's Beginnings | Chicago Maternity & Newborn Photographer
January 07, 2014 - I'm delighted to introduce another October newborn, baby Max. I was invited to capture Joann's maternity photos alongsid...
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Prayers Answered | Chicago Maternity & Newborn Photographer
January 07, 2014 - One of the highlights of my busy fall season was the debut of this little peanut. Mommy and Daddy's prayers for an addit...
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Nicole & Dan | Chicago Wedding Photographer
January 06, 2014 - I know, I know, I'm severely behind on blogging. I've been meaning to get around to it since "the busy season" started i...
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Anne & Jeff | Chicago Wedding Photographer
October 22, 2013 - I am so ecstatic to finally be presenting these photos. I've been working with Jeff and Anne for almost a year now prepa...
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Baby Makes Three | Chicago Newborn Photographer
August 30, 2013 - I would like to introduce the newest member of the Cagney family, baby Hudson! It was a great honor to meet this little...
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4 Year Milestone | Chicago Family Photographer
August 29, 2013 - I was so excited to meet Miss Ava and her family down in the city for another great milestone session. I've been photogr...
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Great Expectations | Northern Illinois Maternity Photographer
August 27, 2013 - Summer is not always the most ideal time to be at the end of your pregnancy, but it does create a perfect opportunity fo...
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The {R} Family | Chicago Family & Children Photographer
August 26, 2013 - We had a lovely day for this beautiful family's photo session. They just celebrated their daughter's first birthday and...
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Nicole & Tony | Gurnee Wedding Photographer
August 17, 2013 - Nicole and Tony are one of my 2014 couples. I'm so excited to be photographing their winter wedding this coming February...
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History In The Making | Lisle & Chicago Wedding Photographer
June 11, 2013 - I kicked off my 2013 wedding season with a little historical context. Alison & Steve were married at the historical Lisl...
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The Witte Family | McHenry Illinois Family Photographer
June 04, 2013 - These three are always such a party to hang out with! I can't believe how much they've all grown up and matured in the l...
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Mackenzie & Grant | Chicago Family Photographer
May 31, 2013 - The Wilke's May photo session started out just like any of their other family photo sessions that we've done together in...
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Xander Turns One | Chicago Family Photographer
May 31, 2013 - Like all of my milestone babies, I always get to the one year session and say, "I can't believe they are a year old alre...
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Jeff & Anne | Chicago Wedding & Engagement Photographer
May 29, 2013 - I am so very excited to post Jeff and Anne's engagement photos. I'm even more excited for the wedding day photo possibil...
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Seeing The Light | Chicago Children & Family Photographer
April 21, 2013 - Winter in Chicago feels like it has been oh so long this year. It's already the end of April and there isn't even a bud...
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Mya | Pleasant Prairie Newborn Photographer
April 19, 2013 - I got to spend some time with this little peanut and her parents about 10 days after she arrived. Since she was only tip...
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Brayden | Round Lake Newborn Photographer
April 12, 2013 - After a gorgeous maternity session just a few weeks ago, baby Brayden made his debut right on schedule. He was less than...
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Three Month Milestone | Barrington Baby Photographer
April 11, 2013 - I was so excited to visit with this little sweetheart again for her three month milestone session. It was so much fun to...
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Bun In The Oven | Wauconda Children & Family Photographer
April 11, 2013 - It was a month of milestones for the {W} Family. Their little girl, Addison turned 2 and they also had some very excitin...
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New Family | Chicago Newborn Photographer
April 11, 2013 - What a little doll Morgan was. Her parents and I had been waiting for her for what seemed like forever. I was thrilled t...
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1st Birthday Smash Cake | Bartlett Family Photographer
April 11, 2013 - What could be better than turning ONE?! Having a homemade cake to smash and eat of course! Colby was a little skeptical...
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Waiting on Brayden | Round Lake Maternity Photographer
March 01, 2013 - I am so excited to be helping Whitney and Bryan capture the next stage of their life together. They are waiting on their...
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Elayna | Grayslake Newborn Photographer
February 26, 2013 - One word: LOVE
I am so in love with this session! Oh my goodness this little lady cute as a button. She was only 7 days...
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Twins | Grayslake Family Photographer
February 21, 2013 - I've just started taking family clients with twins over the past year! It has been a wonderfully challenging assignment...
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20 weeks | Pretty In Pink | My Pregnancy
February 16, 2013 - Sugar and spice and everything nice...It's a GIRL!
My family and I are very excited to announce that another little gir...
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Embracing Pregnancy | Lake Villa Maternity Photographer
February 14, 2013 - em-brace | verb
a: to take up especially readily or gladly b: to avail oneself c: to take in or include as a part, item...
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Winter Photos Anyone? | Lake County Photographer
February 07, 2013 - Chicago is FINALLY getting its snow!!!
If you are interested in a winter wonderland photo session I have immediate avai...
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Twins | Fox Lake Newborn Photographer
January 29, 2013 - I had such a fun session with the {R} family. They welcomed their twins, Hunter and Winter into the world in October. Ha...
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17 & 18 weeks | My Pregnancy
January 29, 2013 - It's true what they say, that each pregnancy is different. At first it was the level of nausea and the foods I craved or...
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14 weeks | My Pregnancy
January 09, 2013 - This pregnancy has been so very different for me. Not in a good or bad way- it's just different. I find myself appreciat...
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Snow Baby | Naperville Maternity Photographer
January 03, 2013 - Oh the joy and anticipation of a new baby! Becca and Geoff are getting ready to welcome baby #2 to their family in just...
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Baby Logan | Wauconda Newborn Photographer
December 22, 2012 - I'm so pleased to introduce baby Logan to all of you. One of my very last sessions of 2012! I'm so excited to end my yea...
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Sweet Baby Myles | Elgin Newborn Photographer
December 19, 2012 - I had the distinct pleasure of meeting not one but two newborns this month, born only one day apart.
Mr. Myles was the...
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October is to photographers what April is to accountants...
November 19, 2012 - For three years running I have been so incredibly blessed to have an overly full calendar in October. This year was no e...
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Adam & Michelle | Married
October 31, 2012 - I would like to sincerely congratulate Michelle and Adam on becoming man and wife! We had such a fun day with them at Ma...
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The {S} Family's Fall Photos
October 25, 2012 - I had such a wonderful time with Marcie and Brandon's family earlier this month during their fall beach session. I have...
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Happy Birth Day...
October 17, 2012 - Yesterday I had the privilege of being present as Kim and Kevin welcomed their beautiful baby boy, Reid Phoenix into the...
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The Photographer In Me
October 15, 2012 - My kiddo at the beach just a few weeks ago during a location scout. Something I never thought I would experience in the...
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