"Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here.” 
Sue Monk Kidd

Stories that matter

I loved being invited to capture this sweet & fun family again. The are so funny! Especially watch that little Jack- he is my people that boy. This time we captured them in their community and it was a blast. Thanks Liz & Jeff & kids- your family is so much fun & beautiful.

“we love to crack each other up”

family

June 22, 2020

Graduates of 2020 WE SEE YOU & We love you. So much has changed but we want to say congrats & celebrate your accomplishments. 2020 Graduate Mini Sessions were so much fun!! My daughter graduated 8th grade this year & my hope and prayer for all graduates this year is that they know they are loved and […]

2020 Grads!

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June 20, 2020

We are doing school like never before; remote or online learning has been required because of the current pandemic and so many of us have had to shift our lives in ways we never planned.  There is a lot of loss for students, teachers, parents, and community members but there are also amazing educators rising […]

“we are doing school like never before”

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June 19, 2020

It is Juneteenth. Please read more from Jemar Tisby about why this should be a national holiday here. We celebrated today by learning more of the history, getting a treat (because kids celebrate with treats ALWAYS), watching the LIVE Free to Be with The Witness BCC today,and praying together. Lord, help us to raise our […]

“this is not enough” AND “I never thought I would see this in my lifetime”

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June 19, 2020

Katy and Katy’s mother both had photographs taken wearing this blue dress and they wanted to continue the family tradition with sweet Ary. It was a joy to capture this family legacy. Capturing your specific family traditions is always so special. Thanks for inviting me in. What family traditions do you want to capture?

family legacy & a blue dress

family

June 17, 2020

When I asked Emily to describe their family of 8 she said “large, loud, & messy” and it is clear we need to add beautiful. I have captured this family before and it was a joy again to capture their family at their home & neighborhood in Chicago. We wanted to capture “the sense of […]

“large, loud, & messy” & beautiful

family

June 16, 2020

Jordan loves to read stories, create art, and watch educational videos. She is a beautiful woman preparing to begin her studies at Vassar College in the fall to student Sociology & Education. It is always a privilege to capture you during this huge milestone! Thank you BJ for inviting me to capture Jordan. We always […]

Congrats Jordan. Class of 2020

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June 15, 2020

Taylor + Paul were high school sweethearts and met at a local tennis tournament and began dating a few years later. They stayed together as they went to college 8 hours apart and then Paul proposed on the same spot they met as 12 year olds! I was so excited when Taylor reached out to […]

Taylor + Paul

love stories

June 12, 2020

Jasmine shared that what she most hoped to capture in our session was these 2 words; accomplishment & beauty. She embraces and embodies these words about herself. Her story thus far is one of true accomplishment & beauty! Her mentor through Foster Progress LaShawn reached out because she wanted to celebrate Jasmine with a Senior […]

Accomplishment & Beauty

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June 11, 2020