“That was FUN!” -my 8 y.o. son’s response to finishing our family photoshoot. Roxanne has an incredible gift of encouragement, inspiring confidence and chasing after everyday moments of fun. This infuses her photography with pure joy, even amidst the messiness of life! I feel so lucky to have our “right now” captured so beautifully and […]

Joy & Titus : “playful, joyful, and confident”

family

May 25, 2023

Katy and Katy’s mother both had photographs taken wearing this blue dress and they wanted to continue the family tradition again with Kaylyn. A few years ago I was invited to photograph her older sister Ary wearing the dress and we wanted to recreate but also allow Kaylyn to just be her in the dress […]

a blue dress legacy

featured

May 24, 2023

Larry Gonzalez is a business owner and entrepreneur who works hard to “help others to help themselves” through running restaurants as their brand is expanding throughout Chicagoland. I photographed his sister Christina as well and this time we wanted to help photograph him for upcoming feature story in a publication about their expansion of Los […]

“opportunity through hard work”

creative-portraits

May 23, 2023

Sophie is graduating in just a few days and will be headed to Cal Lutheran. She wanted a Senior Portrait Session to show her vibrant side and celebrate “all the hard work and effort I have put in over the last few years.” SHe escribes herself as “motivated, hardworking, and competitive” and after being with […]

Sophie’s Senior Portraits

featured

May 22, 2023

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. “The SCA programs allow participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, community green spaces and more across the country. The SCA is devoted to building equitable access to nature, providing green job opportunities for […]

“Trees make good neighbors” Tree Planting with The SCA

events

May 19, 2023

Foster Progress celebrated their annual Horizon Benefit on April 29th in Chicago and raised over $110,000 to help make the college dream come true for youth who have experienced foster care. The night included great food and drink, celebrating the staff and volunteers and donors that allow Foster Progress to continue their great work as […]

Horizon Benefit with Foster Progress

events

May 10, 2023

Diellza is a multi sport athlete and strong leader at her school and knew she wanted a session with nature and some grit that reflects her personality. We headed to Chicago to make it happen. She shared, “what makes me unique is I’m always down to do anything and everything.” Diellza is a strong leader […]

“Joyful, Hardworking, & Loud”

creative-portraits

May 9, 2023

Creative Portrait Sessions are so much fun because we plan each session based on YOU and what beautiful, messy story you are living and Senior Creative Portrait Sessions are a blast because young people have so many fabulous ideas. Abigail wanted her session to show “I’m ready for adulthood as I leave my girlhood.” Abigail […]

Abigail’s Senior Creative Portrait Session

featured

May 8, 2023

“We want people to know with the audacious hope and beauty of the resurrection,” Matt Tinken the Senior Pastor shared First Free Church in Chicago’s hope for their service on Easter morning. First Free invited to to partner with them to help photograph the life of the church now as it has changed over the […]

Where strangers become friends; Easter Morning at First Free

events

May 7, 2023