Kenneth Mason Jr. is a CPA with a passion for community, growing small businesses, and building equity through his Chicago based accounting firm Equibis. Equibis has a vision “to provide the financial expertise and guidance to small business owners in or from underserved communities that often are only afforded to large corporations.” Kenneth shares, “We […]

guidance, passion, & innovation

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Kathy reached out to do a Family Lifestyle Session for her gift for Mother’s Day and she described their family as “chaotic, dynamic, and loving” and told me they love vibrant color. I knew just the location and they trusted the process and were up for anything! I love Kathy’s reflections, “We are all so […]

“no matter what”

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Shauntay is a force of honest vulnerability and I had the pleasure of capturing her in Las Vegas recently. It was amazing to meet so many women I know knew from Instagram in real life. Shauntay‘s journey inspires me! She shares some of her journey of embracing her amazing beauty and fire, “I grew up […]

Crowned in Curls

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We captured Heather & Dan’s blended family right before their 2 year anniversary. I photographed their “forever day;” as Heather always shared, wedding in Chicago on a rooftop 2 years ago. That day in April brought freezing rain and even snow but was a beautiful ceremony and party to celebrate their love story and blended […]

All together

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Once I knew I was traveling to Las Vegas for a work trip I knew I had to set up a styled shoot at the Neon Museum in Las Vegas with some fabulous women. Janay and Annalea were on board with the vision of an encouraging women empowerment session- we had a soundtrack and offered […]

Vibrant women in Vegas

creative-portraits

The last time I photographed this beautiful family the kids were so much younger. It is just such a gift to watch your families grow and being invited to capture it! The Lee Family wanted to remember their right now with their sweet dog of 13 years. David described their family as “different personality types […]

“doing life together by God’s grace”

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Katie recently moved to a new community… at the start of her senior year…..from across the US…. during a pandemic…. so she is a complete rock star!! She is a beautiful young woman with big goals to study cognitive therapy and offer healing to others. I loved our simple Senior Creative Portrait Session. Congrats Katie!

Katie’s Senior Portraits

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Carrie and Drew wanted to capture their family right and remember “how easy it is to just be together.” This time is precious as soon their son Spencer goes off to college this fall. My mama heart feels for them! Tessa and Spencer were great and friends; capture your older kids too! They are such […]

“how easy it is to just be together”

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When I asked what makes their family unique Christine shared, “we are all lovers of stories, especially inspirational ones which speak of overcoming.” She also shared they are a family of half extroverts and half introverts and that maybe what makes them so unique is that they are so “UNalike.” I just love that- reminds […]

“lovers of stories”

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