This was my third time photographing this incredible Chicago family and while the first two years might have been a slight struggle to get tons of smiling faces out of the little ones… I think the term “third time’s a charm” couldn’t have applied more. It was a bright, sunny day while we played along […]

I first met this little stud muffin when he was just 3 months old. The little guy could barely sit up, so to see him 9 months later at 1 year old… almost walking, muttering almost words, and batting his baby blues at me… oh, it was a treat. His smiles, eyelashes, quirky smile, and the […]

What better way to celebrate 30 years of marriage than reigniting the flame during an anniversary photo session… the only thing that made it even better for Joanne + Mick?  The fact that this was a gift given to them by their thoughtful and generous children, Brittany and Ashley. How sweet and meaningful! I photographed […]

This past Sunday, I was lucky enough to be a part of one of my best friend Sammie’s beautiful Wedding Shower at Villa Brunetti in Franklin Park. While I may have been to dozens of weddings over the past two years, somehow, this was my first wedding shower. True to form, Sammie made sure to incorporate tons […]

Even though Melissa + Jasper live in Greenville, SC… their love started in Chicago 9 years ago, so they decided to celebrate their 3-year anniversary in the Windy City. I think I had way too much fun running around the city with these two. I barely had to direct them as they were so into […]

Shooting with the fabulous JordanQuinn Photography has given me the opportunity to meet some amazing people. Back in September of 2012, I second shot for JordanQuinn at Jesse + Ben’s Wedding. Both Jesse and Ben were incredibly gracious, fun-loving, adoringly sweet, and oh-so-gorgeous. Dream clients, right? Well it gets even better. A month or so ago, Jesse reached […]

Being that in 2012 I didn’t offer printing services to any clients other than brides/grooms, I don’t often get to see the fruits of my labor in print. Sure, I look at the hundreds of photos I take after the family session, cull them down to around 50+, edit each photo, and then post the […]

I met the S Family in their beautiful home not far outside of Chicago. We started shooting throughout various places in the house, moving furniture to find the best lighting, and changing Baby S into the cutest little outfits. A santa outfit, plaid hat, Christmas stocking, and even a St. Louis Cardinals onsie… I loved […]

I first photographed Amela, Arslan, and their son Aidin exactly one year ago on Aidin’s first birthday. We had a mini outdoor photo shoot followed by a not-so-successful first birthday cake eating shoot (Aidin ended up being absolutely terrified of the cake and wanted nothing to do with it haha). We created some fun, memorable […]

I first photographed Gavin and Aubrey in September of 2011 to capture some maternity photos. A year later, we played around a forest preserve near their house as their baby girl Kendall and beloved dog Maisy joined us for some photo shoot fun in the fall leaves. Gavin and Aubrey, congratulations on such an adorable […]