Mentally skipping right into the fall season with this gorgeous golden hour family session from last year that somehow never made it to the blog! This was year 4 with this adorable crew, and for their family session we explored one of my favorite areas at Busse Woods in Schaumburg. After photographing this family for so many years, it is always so much fun seeing how much the kids have grown!
Read MoreYear 4 with this sweet crew and this year we switched it up! After photographing their family at some of our usual Arlington Heights photo spots over the last few years, we headed to one of my favorite locations in Busse Woods in Schaumburg!
Read MoreYear three AND a brand new face in front of my camera! I had such a blast with Valerie and her sweet family for their annual summer family photos in Park Ridge! Year three brought a new face in front of my camera with the cutest little cheeks and face.
Read MoreAnother beautiful year with this sweet family (and bunny!) for their annual family portraits! This year we switched from Busse Woods to one of my favorite locations in Arlington Heights for family photos, North School Park!
Read MoreIt had been 15 years since this wonderful family last had professional portraits taken, so updating their photos was a beautiful milestone to capture. We had the most gorgeous evening during golden hour exploring Katherine Legge Memorial Park and all my favorite spots for portraits!
Read MoreWhen it comes to colorful, fun, and laid back locations filled with multiple backdrop options for family sessions in the summer and fall, Cantigny Park in Wheaton is one of my favorites! I met up with Wendy and her sweet family for a summer family session at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, and we started our Cantigny adventure near the Visitor Center. From there, we explored the Rock & Gravel Garden, one of my favorite spots, the gorgeous display gardens, flowers in bloom for the summer, and some of the quieter tucked-away areas throughout the property that always photograph beautifully in the early afternoon light. The little one was just the CUTEST!
Read MoreIt's officially year 6 with one of my favorite Arlington Heights families! I can't believe I first met this family in 2019 for our first session at the Chicago Botanical Gardens! Seeing my favorite families for their annual family sessions is not only such a joy, but also an excellent reminder that time truly flies!
Read MoreIt was such a wonderful day catching up with this sweet family for their Glenview family portrait session in Little Bear Park! While editing this session, I loved seeing so many playful moments and genuine smiles throughout the evening.
As a Glenview family photographer, I love so many of the gorgeous parks in Glenview for family sessions, with more North Shore locations coming this fall. Little Bear Park is such a hidden gem with beautiful greenery, stone seating areas, walking paths, and gorgeous vines!
Read MoreIf there's one type of family session I love, it's one full of adventure and a field of stunning flowers in bloom! I first met Karen in 2020 and since then, each year we've come together to find unique locations for their family session! Although Arlington Heights is my home base, when Karen proposed a family session at The Wildflower Farm in Monee, I couldn't say yes fast enough!
Read MoreIt's officially year 2 with this sweet family, and what an amazing two years it's been! I first met Kim and her husband for their maternity session, and from there have spent each year capturing their family sessions at various locations across the Northwest Suburbs! This year, we decided to try a new location, Lilacia Park, as it's one of my favorite locations for family sessions in Lombard!
Read MoreTalk about a cutie patootie! It was such a joy to capture this sweet Arlington Heights mini family session! I met Maggie and her family at one of my favorite parks in the area, with a gorgeous canopy of trees, paths, and a view of the pond at Kimball Hill Park in Rolling Meadows!
Read MorePerhaps I’m a little biased on the subject, but I’ve always thought family photos make such a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift! The daughters and their dad were planning a surprise Mother’s Day gift for their mom, a family photo session, while everyone was still living in the same place! Both daughters would be moving out of state later that summer, and they wanted to capture this moment together before life shifted into a new chapter.
Read MoreThere's something about a sunny fall day in November that just feels extra special! It was the perfect afternoon for this sweet extended family session at one of my favorite local parks near Arlington Heights. I love capturing generations together, from the candid smiles and cozy fall colors to the in-between moments that make family photos feel timeless!
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