"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

We captured the Danielson Family at a park and beach in Chicago (well, beach-ish because the Pandemic is still wrecking beach vibes in the city). Family Lifestyle Session in your community is my favorite! Since the last time I was invited to capture them they have added another family member so it was so fun […]

Danielson Family in Chicago

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It is such an honor to be invited to capture your family each year and getting to photograph the Meeks family again was a blast! Ellie and Adelaide have changed so much over this past year and I love seeing their personalities come out more and more. We even had a dance party this year! […]

New home & new family images

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This sweet lil’ man Yusuf turned ONE this week and Sara invited me to capture this time for their beautiful family. Our goal was to capture 2 very active boys and their real smiles. I say we nailed it! Thank you Hadid Family & blessings!

Yusuf turns 1!

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If you have 6 sons you laugh a lot. And also it is loud. Just 2 of my take aways from capturing this fabulous family this week. We choose a park their sons grew up playing sports in and captured their family in their community- that is always such a blast. Choose a location with […]

When you have 6 sons…

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Bryan reached out because they wanted to capture the first year of Ezra’s life with their family. They had not any any professional images of them as a family of 3 yet and I am so happy we fixed that! Ezra adores his parents and they fully embraced being silly and having fun together which […]

“Ezra’s first year with us”

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Kate described their family as “strangely international” and I just love that! Eric and Kate met during a study abroad program in France. Eric’s family is from Brazil and they also lived for a year. Their oldest Madeleine studied in Mexico for a year pursuing her degree in International Development and is headed to the […]

International Family in their city

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Chris & Kim’s intimate wedding in a forest preserve with just family was 2 years ago and I was able to capture those sacred moments. The older kids kids tearing up during the vows was beautiful. That was just 2 years go and so much has changed for their family! It was a privilege to […]

in just 2 years…

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Emily won my FREE Lifestyle Session giveaway to celebrate the launching of the new website!! I love gifting people the gift of photography of what they hold most dear. Emily was so excited and wanted to capture “the every day love and beauty of our little family.” Aaron and Emily invited me into their home […]

Sweeney Family in their neighborhood- Chicago, Il

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 The last time I saw Patricia and her twin brother Mark was when they graduated 8th grade. I was their history teacher and theater director (they starred in our rendition of a Midsummer’s Night Dream) and when she reached out to invite me to capture her family I was so excited to see them again. […]

wonderfully made & a family legacy

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