My daughter is a Senior this year & I have so many friends sending their kids off to college- ahhhh all of our Mama (and all parents & caregivers) hearts need some love!! I am sending you LOVE! And parents of the class of 2024 let’s book a date to collaborate and photograph this amazing […]

Celebrating Seniors

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August 23, 2023

Many people feel all types of ways about being in front of a camera; nervous, self conscious, apprehensive, and some love it! Partnering with clients for 10 years has taught me that helping people to feel comfortable is how we allow their most confident and authentic self to come out in front of my lens. […]

How to be more comfortable & confident in front of the camera

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August 22, 2023

It was an honor to join staff and participants at The Community House to help them share stories of the work they are doing in their community. Maggie, the marketing director reached out to help share stories of The Community House’s programs and more importantly the people that make it a great place, “we want […]

The Community House, “a second home”

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August 16, 2023

I was invited to photograph and help Foster Progress celebrate the graduates of the class of 2023 and send them off to higher education with gifts and words of encouragement. It was a beautiful day to celebrate success in Chicago! Foster Progress empowers Illinois youth currently or formerly in foster care to attain a college […]

Celebrating Graduates

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August 3, 2023

The story behind the images: I was running this past week through a local park and saw these spots. I knew I had to create images here. The backlit & sun drenched wildflowers were calling to me. Luckily I have amazing friends & clients I can message and ask to get up at dawn to […]

Pursue Inspiration & Expression

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July 25, 2023

Julie & John welcomed their sweet little girl Lucy Jean just a week ago. I was able to photograph them; including their sweet pup, in their home to make sure we have images of this precious season of life. Photographing each of my clients in their home with their newborn is so special because it […]

Welcome Lucy Jean

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July 17, 2023

Haley Grimm invited me to create some images of her recent gig at the Taste of Westmont. She performed original songs to a crowd at the local street fest in her home town. She shared with the audience that growing up in Westmont she always hoped to perform in her hometown. She has since moved […]

Haley Grimm at The Taste of Westmont

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July 15, 2023

The second Joy & Justice Conference Rise Up & Flourish was held at Lilydale Baptist Church June 23-24th. The first conference in 2019 was a powerful gathering of Black Christian leaders. It is a privilege to learn from these leaders and witness a space created with Black Christians at the center so they can be […]

It is time to Rise Up & Flourish-June 2023

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July 13, 2023

What a gift to see a a precious baby girl grow into a beautiful, wise, and discerning young woman. I have had the privilege of knowing Ava since she was born because her mother Kim is a dear friend. I adore their family and when we met a coffee shop before our session I teared […]

“Joyous Excitement”

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July 5, 2023