It was such a joy to be invited to photograph Alex, Brian, Carter, and the newest addition to their family Nolan. The first time I was able to photograph them it was the first time they had formal images of their son Carter born in March 2020. He was the sweetest and this time both […]

Chaotic, fun, & loving

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“You can find Kye everyday playing music in the band room and Kye plans to study Music Education in college,” Dawn, Kye’s Mom shared that she wanted to photograph “Kye in the moment.” It is so clear that Kye is passionate about music, especially playing the marimba. It was a perfect opportunity to work with […]

“Kye in the moment”

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Usually Westmont High School’s afternoon assemblies are a bit more hyped and light but the mood last week matched the seriousness of the situation. Westmont High School planned an Assembly to raise awareness about the crisis in Ukraine and many students wore blue and yellow in support. Larissa Zelisko, a counselor at Westmont High School […]

The Crisis in Ukraine close to home at WHS

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“We have walked with each other through so much hard. We are committed to journeying together through it and supporting each other. We have helped each other find joy and moments of happiness through it.” Leah and Tyler are newly engaged and after so much hard in their lives they are finding new joy and […]

helping each other find moments of joy

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“She Free to Explore To change and grow With new seeds to sow So let her be Not for you But for me” -Jamie My dear friend Jamie invited me to photograph her in her season right now. We had a Family Session a few months ago but this session was just for her- to […]

“Free to Explore”

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West Suburban Community Pantry celebrated their 10 year anniversary with a Culinary Challenge Event on Sunday night. The event was in person this year and people came up to celebrate and support the good work WSCP does in the community. At West Suburban Community Pantry, all are welcome. We strive to eliminate barriers to food […]

WSCP Culinary Challenge 2022

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Second Graders at Manning Elementary School are dancing through stories and learning more about literature as they gain an appreciation of classical dance and ballet. The Literacy Through Dance Program is a partnership between Salt Creek Ballet and JT Manning School that dates back to 2008 and focuses on building literacy skills through movement. Karen […]

Literacy Through Dance

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The 5th Graders at Manning Elementary are leading a school wide challenge focusing on respect.  They gathered handmade signs and props they prepared and got in their small groups to head out to classrooms across the building on a Wednesday morning.  Many were nervous to lead but there was excitement as they went off to […]

5th Graders leading in Respect

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These gorgeous women and the gorgeous color needed to be photographed. These friends traveled to Mexico together and I met them on the beach. I am thankful I can choose to bless people with images that help them feel as beautiful as they are- love that I travel with my gear for just such moments! […]

the sea & sarees

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