1 year sessions | Chicago Baby Photographer

Say hello to this handsome baby! Luke just turned one. I have been meeting with his family for the last year and I can't believe how sweet they are. One thing I absolutely love is getting to know my clients well enough to call them friends. Throughout this whole last year, I have only met with this family 3 times but I just think they are the sweetest and am happy to have them in my lives.

Check out how much his hair changed throughout the year!!!! Crazy right!? So sweet though. One year sessions, or "Let them be little" collections as I like to call them, are newborn, 6 month, and 1 year sessions. These sessions show off the wonder that is how babies grow, and so fast at that! Little details like hair, can change so quickly and look so differently within months. Luke has changed so much this past year, it was a beautiful thing to witness.

Not that this parallels, or perhaps does...but I saw the new Beauty and the Beast last night. I not only balled my eyes out, but got to thinking that what was so similar in the story line, had a lot of visual differences in the new movie vs. the old cartoon version. The beauty of the story and the wonderful songs stayed the same but the appearance was new and fresh. And is the same for 1 year old Luke. He will always be sweet and kind and wonderful..but will continue to grow and change in appearance. Its so important to capture it all throughout this life to look back on. I'm just glad to be apart of it.

xoxo,

Abigail Joyce

PS. I still have yet to see the new version of the Cinderella movie, should I go see it? Any other movies I missed? Let me know!

Now that I have a little bit more time to blog, I thought I would go back into my archives of this past fall season and show off how absolutely gorgeous this family session was. The family itself was beautiful. The colors really pop in the photos but aren't overwhelming. I love using this location because everything becomes so golden and warm. The area is beautiful in person and just takes my breath away.

Well, I hope you are all enjoying your winter season now. Its much chillier outside than normal in the Chicagoland area! Can you believe it? I think right now its 14 outside. Yesterday night it was -6, yikes!

Anyways, while I am editing I have been watching "The Crown" which is a Netflix Original series about Queen Elizabeth and her journey becoming Queen all the while trying to balance life as a wife and mother. It was very interesting and it was an eye opener for some things that had happened throughout history in England that I had not known before. So while I was watching the show, I was googling to make sure the information was truthful. It was! And it was an interesting show to watch, I highly recommend.

Are there any shows on Netflix or xfinity that you recommend for me to watch next?

xoxo,

Fall | Chicago Family Photographer

The fall season is just the best. The colors have been slowly changing more and more this season which is crazy! Normally Chicago's fall season last 2 maybe 3 weeks but its been slowly changing since October 10 and we still have good fall colors on November 3! The leaves have held unto their leaves which makes a difference. I don't believe there have been enough cold or rainy days through out the season consecutively so the trees still have plenty of color to them. Very excited about this fall season! And man have I needed this type of fall season this year, I have had so many regular family sessions in the last couple of weeks, my sessions per month have doubled. So fun! Here is just one of the many beautiful fall sessions I have photographed this past month. Its so funny that I am blogging about this one specifically because the baby boy was 18 months old and he was running around constantly and a little cranky from a smaller nap than usual. I am so pleased with how the photos turned out, and I love his expressions in these photos. I cant wait for my clients to see the photos :)

I hope you all are having a happy fall season like me!

-Abigail Joyce

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Abigail Joyce is a newborn photographer that travels to clients homes in the Chicagoland area and beyond and also now provides an in home studio. Abigail brings her props, backdrops, hats, headbands, crates, baskets, blankets and more to your session. Abigail customizes the session to your unique specifications and provides the care and safety that each newborn needs during this beautiful first week of life. Abigail takes her time posing the newborns with gentle hands and patience. Make sure you contact Abigail at least a month before your due date to ensure a newborn session with Abigail Joyce Photography!

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Abigail Joyce specializes in newborn, baby and family photographs. Abigail Joyce is based in the Chicagoland area and the Midwest.

Hinsdale, Western Springs, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Countryside, Elmhurst, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Addison, Lagrange, Lagrange Park, Wheaton, Indian Head Park, Darien, Lisle, Woodridge, Naperville, Westchester, Brookfield, Hodgkins, Chicago, Oak Brook, and more. email: abigailjoycephoto@gmail.com for inquiries, scheduling, and confirmations

This amazing fall family session made my day!

I had to stop and just take a second look at this delicious fall family session. Their outfits, the colors, the location...it all just worked so well.

Sometimes we just need to take a minute and look at our life again.. I hope these photos captured this time of their lives. Plus they can enjoy these photos for years to come. Also, the way his parents are loving on him, or even just the way his parents used to dress him up :)

Because that's what I did when I would look back at my family photos my parents took of me growing up. And that's why I decided to become a family photographer.

Picking locations for fall family photos

Typically I book sessions without needed to secure the location. This is especially true for fall because of the quickly changing colors! I'll usually go scouting, or make sure of the best location before I finalize my locations, so that we end up with great scenic locations with the best colors.

It would be kinda hard to actually tell people way ahead of time that are booking months in advance, where they are meeting only to have to change it on them as we get closer because the colors weren't good. Fall family photos get complicated in this fashion, but fortunately I haven't run into too many problems with updating people and getting their session locations locked in.

Using only 1 or 2 lenses help me focus in on the family session

Instead of getting really technical with the shoot,  I focus on moving quickly and capturing the opportune moments! If I started to swap lenses, I would probably miss a lot of these moments, and that's not good. So I really stick with 1 or 2 lenses, moving back and forth. I'll go closer and then further to get the different angles. This is also really important for a consistent look to the gallery.  I love the flattering looks of a longer lens, so I try to only these. If I really need a much wider shot, that's when I'll switch to the second lens;)

Fall is one of my favorite time's to photograph families

I have blogged many times about other fantastic fall sessions because of how much I love the colors and outfits! If you like this session and the colors you see in it, I would highly suggest you check out another blog post for a gorgeous fall family session that I photographed in Hinsdale, IL. It is a really fun session that takes place during a 90 degree day.. in fall! I also photographed another great Chicago location called the Montrose Harbor, and photographed in the amazing fall colors that are all around that area, you can check out that fall family session here!

Let's talk fall and being a Chicago children photographer

Hey Friends, wow has it been a busy summer. From getting married, moving out of my childhood home, getting a husky puppy and running this fun photography business - it's been so busy! This fall, as a Chicago children photographer, I've got some amazing fall photo locations planned for the family and kiddos!

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Everyone wants beautiful family and children photos in the fall season. I love booking with clients for the fall season, it's gorgeous! I'm also really excited about making some amazing children photographs using the colorful woods and forests nearby!

The Chicago Children photographer loves loves loves the fall!

I have always loved fall, even before being a children's photographer. Even before it was a trend to like fall and all things pumpkin. I used to love getting up early on a Saturday morning and walking around uptown Western Springs in a chunky sweater, drinking a Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks (before the changed the chemicals and caramel coloring  into actual pumpkin) I loved the crisp morning air, and by that I mean being able to walk around and not get sweaty since the summer days were so hot!

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Fall is perfect for children sessions

Fall in Chicago is one of the most beautiful places on earth for a children's photographer. This past week I have been thinking about the other places in the United States that have better fall seasons than Chicago. I mean, of course Michigan, Vermont, Wisconsin, and I'm sure tons of other states have beautiful fall colors. But you can't go wrong with fall in Chicago.

All of this was brought on by this past week I drove with my husband Ben down to Savannah Georgia to visit my sweet brother and sister-in-law who just a newborn baby girl. While driving 19 hours both ways....ugh....we stopped along the way to see the start of fall in the other states. The photo below was taken in the Great Smoky Mountains this past week.

-Abigail Joyce

Here are some beautiful photos of a family that is welcoming their new baby girl Emmanuella.

They live a block away from this beautiful forest preserve.
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Abigail joyce photography | Chicago Children Photographer

Abigail Joyce is a Chicago children photographer that travels to clients homes in the Chicagoland area, and provides a home studio for newborn and children photography sessions.  Abigail customizes the session to your unique specifications and provides the care and safety that each newborn needs during this beautiful first week of life. Abigail takes her time posing the newborns with gentle hands and patience. Make sure you contact your Chicago children photographer at least a month before your due date to ensure a newborn session with Abigail Joyce Photography!

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