I met Melissa doing the Hairitage Talks Podcast recently and she invited me to photograph her 40th birthday celebration at Sunny Gun in Chicago. It was a joy to be with her and see how her friends and family celebrated her that night. Forty looks fabulous on you Melissa! “Roxanne, when I tell you I […]

40 looks great on Melissa

events

April 10, 2024

Gianna’s mom Amanda reached out to me because she wanted to celebrate her daughter with a creative session that would showcase her unique style of dance. Before our session I watched a video of her dance and I WAS BLOWN AWAY- it was captivating and she is so talented! Gianna clearly loves dance, “I love […]

“Difference inspires me”

creative-portraits

April 9, 2024

Women tell me so often they want to book a session but….. “I’m not confident enough” “I need to lose 10 pounds first” Can we have some real talk? I get it. In fact when I saw this self portrait of me I almost didn’t keep it because of my mid section squish. BUT here […]

YOU are a beautiful creation

featured

April 4, 2024

This extended family session was a gift for Kevin- Dad and Grandpa extraordinaire! I always ask my clients what words they would use to describe their family and I loved his response, “my word for my family is AWESOME!” When his daughter Liz shared the gallery with him he shared that he so appreciated the […]

“My word for my family is AWESOME”

family

April 1, 2024

Our March Styled Sessions was such a great day. See what clients are saying I am so grateful that what started as an idea between three friends and entrepreneurs has resonated with so many of you. It has been a true gift, and I look forward to continuing to offer these events in the future. […]

Styled Sessions March 2024

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March 30, 2024

I was so excited to see how much Yoshiko has grown over the past 2 weeks since I photographed her birth at home. The Prince Family is so dear to me as they have invited me in again and again to their lives over the last few years as their family has grown. This newborn […]

And Yoshiko makes 5

family

March 23, 2024

During my brand trip to Vegas I was able to fit in a few Brand Mini-Creative Portrait Sessions and these ladies did not disappoint. It was a blast! Even if we were kicked off the roof parking deck by a security guy on a bike 🙂 I have no regrets (and who knew you couldn’t […]

Vegas Vibes

creative-portraits

March 21, 2024

Emily Smith is an entrepreneur of over 10 years who is all about “Empowering Women to embrace Beauty, Fashion, and Success.” We partnered during a recent brand trip in Las Vegas to create some images. Partnering with other female entrepreneurs’ for Brand Sessions is my JAM!!!! It is inspiring to be with other women stepping out […]

Simply Emily Smith in Vegas

creative-portraits

March 15, 2024

Tamekia Swint founder of Styles 4 Kidz is a friend I admire who inspires me so much! She nominated me for a feature in Shoutout LA for an Entrepreneur shout out. From ShoutoutLA, “Hi Roxanne, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-takingRisk IS life. If we do not risk we live […]

Approaching RISK- Shoutout LA feature

family

March 14, 2024