Chicago Family Photographer

Abigail Joyce Photography

I have a hard time believing fall is already over. We're a week away from Christmas...its December 17 already! I finished my final tests from this past semester this morning. I walked outside to my car, my hands were frozen as I reached in my pocket for my keys. It was 27 degrees in Chicago this afternoon. To Chicagoans, this weather is considered normal. Today, as I was leaving school I breathed a big sigh of relief and I drove off. It took a couple of minutes for my car to warm up and as it did, I was also thawing out as well. This whole semester went by, these four months... and I am just realizing that it is over. Ok, so that is a major exaggeration. But doesn't this happen to the best of us? We are so busy with our daily lives that its hard to step back and focus on whats really happening. I had the most wonderful fall and winter season already. It was the busiest season by far for me. Not only in my business but in my personal life. In the midst of running my own business, I have been planning my own wedding and finishing up this semester in school. With all of these things going on in my life, its hard for me to believe that the semester is over. That the seasons are done changing this year and that my life is going to slow down over the winter season. For me, this time of year is a time to reflect. I have been looking back today at the past sessions I had this fall and I am forever joyful of the moments I have had and the memories I will hold dear. I have seem some really beautiful things behind my camera and its so fun to be able to look back....

Happy Holidays everyone <3 Abigail Joyce

Chicago Family Photographer

Abigail Joyce Photography

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708 505 9081 / abigailjoycephoto@gmail.com

I got to photograph an amazing fall family session!

My oh my....How can people go through this whole entire season and not claim fall as their favorite? Im not even talking about Pumpkin Spice Lattes, football season, sweater weather or chilly afternoons spent inside...(even those all of those are what makes fall even more special those that love it as much as I do.)

I guess as a photographer, fall has to be your favorite. Its the busiest time of year for me which puts a smile on my face.

The beautiful reds, yellows and oranges from the changing trees...The way the sun hits these beautiful leaves at the last hour of the day...The way God created this world, especially the fall season. What creativity! What a lovely idea from our Creator! He wanted to leaves to have a beautiful death. Its beautiful! Its wonderful!! Its MAGIC! I am in so much awe of my God and I want to share that with the people that read my little blog. I want to show everyone how truly amazing our world is, and the fact that God created it for us to love and be in awe over.

-Abigail Joyce

PS. I am working so very hard to get back to everyones emails, text messages, phone calls, and facebook messages!! I also try to send out discs to clients once a week. Please feel free to email/call to schedule a session. I will get back to you within a day or two. I love working with new people and I dont mind traveling anywhere in the Chicagoland area. <3 Love to all my clients for working with me and supporting Abigail Joyce Photography.

Have you signed up for Abigail Joyce's fall mini sessions yet? call or email to find out more details for our fall mini sessions! I cant wait to meet with everyone!

Fall in Chicago

Abigail Joyce Photography

Contact information:

email :abigailjoycephoto@gmail.com

call: 708 505 9081

Have a wonderful fall day, friends.

Chicago Family Photographer | Fall Family Session

I photographed this sweet baby when she was a newborn and now she is sitting up and she has the *best* smile. I love returning clients! Especially when they start off so little. There are so many amazing reasons I have about being a family/newborn photographer but the best thing about it is....I get to watch these babies grow. I get to see there changing personalities and I get to hear the sweetest laughs. I know what God purposed for me to be on this Earth. I was supposed to be baby photographer, but did you know that a photography business is HARD? Yup:)

My photography business is Growing!

I'm so happy about all the great people I meet. I love that my photography business is work out for me, and that I'm learning and growing. No, I'm not perfect, and I don't have the best tools or knowledge yet, but I know over time I will definitely grow, and I'm just so happy with the amazing people that are letting me photograph them! I am especially happy that I've started get photograph babies, but fall is still my favorite season for family photos!

Other aspects of my life

Oh my word...My life is very hectic right now!

1. Plan a wedding! You would think that would be enough to totally flip a persons life upside down. I am a mess these days trying to figure out what vendors to choose from and what colors to have for the wedding. I am still in the beginning stage of the wedding planning. The last thing I want to become from all of this is the dreaded "Bridezilla". PS. I picked my wedding dress out! I said YES to the dress!

2. Finishing College. Whew, this is challenging. I am transferring my last year to Benedictine University and I am very excited to finalize this process. But its a long process. I need to make sure everything is in order!

3. Move into a photography studio! YAY! My dream is turning into a reality. I can't tell you anymore details on this subject because I don't want to give anyone any false information before everything is finalized but this is so very exciting for me.

4. Incorporating my photography business! Abigail Joyce Photography will become a professional and official business in 2014!

5. Planning the honeymoon! My wonderful Fiance and I decided to travel to Italy! This will be my very first time on a flight (so we might take a day trip somewhere close by before making this big trip) But oh man...Italy is just gorgeous and it will be the trip of lifetime with my best friend.

6. Running a successful photography business! I am completely booked for October and quickly filling up for November. I am SO blessed to have the clients that believe in me.

-Abigail Joyce

Family Photographer

So, I photographed this family 10 months ago when the little Miss Emma was just 7 days old. I really wish this wasn't so surprising to me. She has grown so much! She waves to people, she has the biggest smile...and the prettiest blue eyes. She also says "Hi" softly. Gosh, I just love it. I love seeing my little clients grow up. As you can see, I have been photographing a LOT of family sessions. I enjoy them all.  And the fall colors are just amazing. The closer we get into the fall season and the more the trees change, the more anxious I get. I know its slowly just beginning but I know in just a few short weeks, all of the leaves will be gone. I am so busy this next month in October. Each weekend is booked. I can't fill another session in if I wanted to. God has really heard each and everyone one of my prayers! I am beyond blessed and so happy for these opportunities.

Outside of photography...

My life is hectic, chaotic, crazy, messy. I am applying for a transfer for my last year of school (next year! Eek!) I am also getting married next August! GASP, the big reveal. Well it shouldn't be that big of a surprise. Once people get engaged, marriage follows. So, yes we are planning for August 2015. Thats a LOT of planning. TOO much in fact. It feels like all of these big decisions have been all thrown at me all at once. I guess the days of childhood are over, I feel like such an adult! Planning a wedding, a honeymoon, my last year of college...and possibly renting a photography studio next year. Its all too much I tell you :)

PS to anyone that wants to get me an early birthday gift (April 26, ok thats really early!) I would LOVE a spa day!!!!

-Abigail Joyce

From the Chicago Family Photographer

I just adore this family. They are wonderful. This session was perfect. Of course, the weather was a tab bit hot ( This summer wasn't as bad as last year though!) We managed to get some great photos. These kinds of sessions get me excited for more and more sessions! I love photographing peoples expressions. The beautiful and wonderful expressions that make you, you!  I remember photographing this couples maternity session about a year ago. I had no idea that a year later I would still be photographing them! How blessed am I?!

Anyways, nothing really exciting is happening in my personal life. Just school, and my photography business. I guess thats exciting enough! What makes me happy is being able to use my props on sessions that I have been waiting to use and finally get a chance to. Like this little bed in the photos. I found it from Savers for $3 and I was so excited to use it! Also, the 2 vintage dresses Molly has on are mine. I found them for $2 each. I fell in love with all of these props. What a pretty location to utilize them with! Molly was a good sport trying on my dresses. Doesn't that Ivy on the side of that building look just absolutely amazing?? I wish I could live in that building. It over looks a beautiful lake. My clients wanted to meet there and I am so glad they did! What a neat area. I wonder what that Ivy will look like in the fall season?? Hmm....any takers for a fall family session at this location? Id love to revisit it!

Email me at abigailjoycephoto@gmail.com or call at 708 505 9081 to schedule a family session in the fall season :) And let me know if you want to meet me here!

- Abigail Joyce

Chicago Family Photographer