Child Photographer Lake Zurich IL

Ooooooh, you sweet, sweet child.  What’s a better way to remember your kid’s personality at 1 than with a milestone photo session? She was all kinds of sweet and spicy, so seeing that personality shine is so neat to see in my camera.  Mom brought her favorite little maraca (and she would have shaken that thing the whole session if I let her) and her blankie and I provided the rest!  It was springtime, so the simple backdrop was just perfect to keep than clean feel.

My favorite?  Her thigh wrinkles! And the way she would snuggle with her blanket by smooshing her face into it.  It’s the last photo if you want to scroll to see what I’m talking about.

Happy 1st birthday, sweet girl!

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Oh 1 year olds.  They are entering the age of BIG FEELINGS.  And it also marks a milestone for you – that you survived the first year!

I would love to meet your little and photograph them in my studio.  I have a whole closet filled with outfits just for these types of sessions, so email me and let’s chat! I have a studio in downtown Lake Zurich that’s filled with simple props, backdrops, and clothing.  Or if the weather is nice my favorite are sunset sessions.  It’s best to contact me a month or two in advance to ensure a spot on my calendar, but don’t hesitate to reach out!

Newborn photographer Lake Bluff IL

I’ve been photographing this family for years.  When mom contacted me because she was pregnant, I was SO excited for her!  Her kids are full of personality, so I couldn’t imagine how excited they were for a baby to be added to the mix (and yes, they were definitely still excited about him when they showed up for their session).  Plus when I meet up, I know we can chat about our love of Disney so it’s always a good time.  Haha.

He was a lighter sleeper, which is no problem for me, so we got a lot of sweet, wrapped poses with him.  I love the one of him wrapped in the white furry wrap on the light grey fur.  He looks so cozy and warm!  It is such a neutral setup that I know will look great hung up on their walls for a long time.  Plus the one of all the sibling kissing baby T, that one is always a “keeper’ you know?  They ordered prints of that one, but when it comes to photos be sure to display that love in your homes, folks.

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Newborns are absolutely my specialty and I would love to chat with you about a session.  Moms typically contact me and book as early as they are comfortable – usually right as they enter the 2nd trimester.  If you’re just now realizing you’re “late”, don’t freak out!  Go ahead and contact me and let’s see if I have space for you.

I also have 1 year packages and maternity packages, too.  Need to see more? Click for maternity photos or newborn photos.

Plus, I have everything in my Lake Zurich studio for you and ready to go.  Just show up with your sweet new baby (and maybe some milk and diapers, you know) and I’ll take care of the rest.  No need to buy or bring anything for your baby’s photos – just contact me to get all the details. =)

Chicago pregnancy photographer

As a Chicago pregnancy photographer, maternity photos are such an amazingly special thing for me to create for moms.  That bump you sport for 9ish months is truly a miracle and I love documenting a mom’s pregnancy through photos.  Plus when a sibling is involved and you can see the love they already have for their new brother or sister as I did for this family, its even more special!

I was so lucky to have met this mom! My studio has a closet FULL of tops and dresses for moms to choose from. So she came to the studio and we selected this beautiful lace top for her to wear.  Buuuuut, the day of her session a new dress I had bought just arrived and I KNEW it would look amazing on her and I brought it for her to wear, as well.  For fall photos we lucked out with a weirdly warm day, so the off the shoulder boho lacy top wasn’t a problem at all! Stunning, right?

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Doesn’t she look beautiful? Plus add in some of that beautiful fall color and amazing sunset and it made her session perfect. I love my job!

If you are expecting and are thinking about pregnancy photos, let’s talk!  Maternity photos are a great way to remember this short blip in your life and I do everything possible to make this time special for you.  Whether its indoors at my studio in downtown Lake Zurich (nice and toasty this time of year) or outdoors in the Chicagoland area (snow photos are also beautiful), the maternity clothes I offer are sure to make you feel (and look) great.

Let’s chat and figure out the details!

Holiday Cards 2018

Its that time! Holiday card designs for 2018 are here!  This year’s designs are more of what you love – classic, but not what you see everywhere else.  Some are repeats from last year while others are new.

Take note of the design you want to use and the grey/beige as photo placeholders – the card’s file names are directly below and that is what I will need to create your card.  For example, each card on the left is paired with the one on the right.  They are not meant to mix and match with each other.  Below each sample is the file name and that file name is what I will need to create your card’s design.   These cards are printed on top of the line paper of your choice and come in a generous 5×7 size, so you won’t be disappointed in the final look and feel.

 

If you wish to add on matching return address stickers, you can see some samples below.  These come in sets of 50 for $30.

 

TO PLACE YOUR ORDER, you must email the following:

  1. Name of the design (located under the templates)
  2.  Photo filenames you want to use from your session.  Please note that if the photo placeholder is vertical or horizontal, your selected photo must be the same.
  3.  Paper preference – shimmer pearl, flat matte, or linen texture.
  4.  Names as you want it to appear on the card. i.e. The Jones Family.  John, Katie, Emma, and Tyler Smith.  etc.
  5.  Number of sets.  25 cards in a set  1-4 sets – $45 each.  5-9 sets – $40 each
  6. Your address if you are ordering address labels and how many sets you need.  They come in sets of 50 for $30.

 

I will then email you a proof to approve the design and text before sending to the lab.  Once approved, I will invoice you and once payment is received, I will have it sent to the lab and I will notify you as soon as they arrive.  Please allow up to a week for your cards to be in my hands after your invoice is paid.

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