Category Archives: Cakesmash

First birthday cake smash photographer

How do I describe this girl in 1 word? Sassy. Sweet little M was back in my Lake Zurich IL studio for a first birthday cake smash photo session. After photographing her as a newborn last spring, then again this past winter, and now celebrating her 1st birthday I couldn’t get over how big she...

first birthday smash cake Chicago IL

Sweet baby J.  Although we’ve reached the point where we can no longer call him a baby.  He is officially OUT of the baby stage and in the toddler stage, sorry to say to his mom and dad.  His family is into being outdoors and really active, so this little camping themed setup was perfect...

Family beach photography

Well it’s a little beach.  And it’s definitely not the ocean.  But it’s the beach right by my studio here in Lake Zurich so I’ll take it!!! It’s MY beach, haha. I’ve known this family since I was in college and I always love being able to see them and their family grow.  I photographed...

Lake County IL baby photographer

Aaaah, the milestone 1 year session.  They’re pulling up. Standing.  Some are walking.  And their personalities shine more than ever.  Of course, the cake smash at the end is a personal favorite because I get to eat cake since the reactions the kiddos have to the cake is always different.  Lot of them cry.  Some...

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