THE HOYT FAMILY || PARKING LOT FRIENDS

These little kiddos were SO cute and so fun to photograph….and such a challenge. {I’m always up for a challenge, especially for family photos}. I love the bright colors, their sweet smiles and the beautiful sun. This mamma {and her mamma} are AMAZING!! I am so in love with these pictures, they are my new […]

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Children, Families

This is the third time I’ve worked with the M Family and we had such a great time. The sun was perfect, the light was beautiful and we got some GREAT shots. Little one wasn’t into it much so we had to be a little patient and wait until we could catch him off guard. […]

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Children, Families

THE MCLAWS FAMILY || CUTE LITTLE STINKER

EMILY’S SENIOR PORTRAITS || NAPERVILLE RIVER WALK

This Senior session was SO much fun. The lighting was perfect. The night was beautiful and Emily rocked it!! I loved every one of her photos and had a hard time narrowing it down to post just a few of my favorites…..so there might be a couple more than a few on this post!! She […]

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HS Seniors

This family won a free mini session from my Facebook Page. {Follow me HERE to find out about more giveaways and specials). Dad and Son weren’t real excited about having photos done, but we were quick and had a great time laughing together AND we got some great photos for mom too!! Mom said, “My […]

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Families

THE PHILLIPS FAMILY || BOLINGBROOK

NAUVOO || CITY BEAUTIFUL

I had the opportunity to go to Nauvoo this past weekend and I took a LOT of really fun pictures. Nauvoo is a historical town on the banks of the Mississippi River where the early pioneers settled. I have pioneer ancestors who came through Nauvoo in the early years and it was so fun to […]

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Families

I was J’s Youth Conference Mom 4 years ago and I can’t believe how much he’s grown up in the last 4 years. I can’t believe he’s a Senior in High School already….it’s SO crazy to me how fast these kids grow up and become adults!! We had a great time at Cantigny Park and […]

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HS Seniors

JARON’S SENIOR PICTURES || CANTIGNY

THE THORELL FAMILY || FABYAN FOREST PRESERVE

I’ve known this family since our boys were two. We’ve moved away from each other, but thanks to social media we’ve remained friends and stayed in contact for all these years. Mom contacted me and told me it’s been YEARS since they had family pictures taken and they didn’t really like having them done, but […]

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Families

We had such a great night together at the Swinging Bridge in Riverside. I had never been to this location, but when K & M wanted go there, I was excited to try a new location. They had their wedding pictures take here two years ago and they hope to return one day for maternity […]

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Couples

KRISTA & MIKE WITH JOY || SWINGING BRIDGE