Photography is visual storytelling and I will never take for granted being invited in to my amazing clients stories. The Prince family is just a gift. Erin shares her journey on Instagram and her vulnerability and choosing beauty is the season of young motherhood will inspire you! I have been able to photograph their beautiful […]

Welcoming Yoshiko

family

March 13, 2024

As entrepreneurs we are so often working solo, making decisions on our own, and let’s be real: barely finishing tasks on our to-do list before rushing to be present with our family. It can feel like we are reacting instead of being proactive in being intentional in building our business. Lots of people share the […]

Why I cried during my strategy session

featured

February 29, 2024

It was such a blast to photograph these ladies of the Wardlow Group again as they make some changes. I love branding session IN YOUR COMMUNITY where you live and work and that is absolutely perfect for realtors. Stephanie Kramer is one of the realtors and shared, “We guide people during the most stressful, emotional and […]

Wardlow Group Real Estate

creative-portraits

February 28, 2024

Tiera Bolt is a talented hair stylist and business owner and she is launching a new passion project! She is also dear friend and in our years of doing Styled Sessions and Your Entrepreneur Hype Squad meet ups (next one coming April 12th save the date!) I have learned so much from and with her. […]

“Talk Country to Me” with Tiera

creative-portraits

February 27, 2024

10 years?!?! It has been 10 years since I formally founded Hawa Images and Hawa LLC and I am reflecting a lot these days. I took the shakiest steps towards starting my business journey. A camera in one hand and a baby on my hip chasing two littles with no real clue what it meant […]

Why Photography? A messy founders story.

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February 18, 2024

I am very comfortable behind the camera so I challenge myself to get in front of the lens often because I will never ask my clients to be vulnerable in a way I am not willing to do. I make sure to get in front of the camera several times a year. Self-portraiture has taught […]

Why Self Portraits?

creative-portraits

February 13, 2024

Every woman deserved to feel and be reminded of her created beauty and to have other women hyping her up! One way I love to do this is through a Creative Portrait Session. I work hard to not only make it about the gallery; although I love WOW’ing my clients with their gallery, I want […]

Joy Portraits

creative-portraits

February 8, 2024

Edith Courington from CUSD 201 shared, “We were thrilled to host Illinois Reads, an initiative by the Illinois Reading Council, celebrating the love of reading for every citizen in the state and showcasing the incredible talents of Illinois authors. A huge thank you to the amazing authors who graced our event, bringing joy to families […]

Book Lovers in the CUSD 201 District come together for Illinois Reads

events

February 7, 2024

This season the Westmont High School Boy’s Basketball Team has had a great season! It was so much fun to photograph some of the games this season and create some video highlights as well. Congrats Sentinels! Westmont High School welcomed new members of the Hall of Fame during the home game February 2nd. Congrats to […]

WHS Basketball

events

February 6, 2024