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Waiting on the sweetest little 💓 #chicagomater

Waiting on the sweetest little 💓

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Those rows of crab apple trees are calling my name

Those rows of crab apple trees are calling my name 🌸 definitely tempted to get my own photos done at this location this year 💕

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In home sessions 🤝 sunny days #chicagofamilyp

In home sessions 🤝 sunny days

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With these warmer temperatures hitting Chicagoland

With these warmer temperatures hitting Chicagoland, we are getting more and more excited about our spring season this year.

Let’s talk locations!

Spring blooms seem to pop up everywhere in Chicagoland, but that doesn’t mean we are surrounded by tons of options for public locations. Sadly, we can’t just walk up to a forest preserve and expect beautiful rows of crab apple trees and tulips.

The best locations are going to be public gardens 🌸 places that specifically have planted centennial magnolias (pictured in the post) for example. This location is in a public park and what’s not pictured is the parking lot 5 feet away. Most of our locations are found within the Western Suburbs. Our favorite go to spots are in Lombard, Wheaton, Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Lisle and Hinsdale. One location downtown is in Grant Park 🌸

Looking for a specific type of flower to photograph with? Everything has about a 10 day window, as we are working with the most delicate blooms, they unfortunately don’t last long. Tulips, lilacs, magnolias, crab apples and cherry blossoms all bloom within late April to mid May. Beyond mid May all blooms fade to greenery.

Timing is also a heavily unpredictable issue during the season, when does our season start? It could be 3 weeks early like in 2024 or it can be 2 weeks late like it was in 2023. This truly keeps photographers on their toes. I have definitely driven around several times leading up to the season to see if blooms are starting to open.

Lastly, what’s super important to note is because this is the very beginning of the season, we don’t have shade from the trees just yet as the foliage hasnt grown back in, so timeframes to photograph for the best results take place either from 8-10 am or 5-sunset in the spring season so the lighting is soft and the colors/skin tone aren’t compromised.

Have you booked your spring session yet? Make sure to email us! The best timeframes are being secured already for the season 🌷

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All the love for the last baby 🥹 Maybe it’s

All the love for the last baby 🥹

Maybe it’s just my pregnancy hormones but seeing clients with their last baby is a chapter of life I’m not ready to face yet.

What a beautiful life this is though, getting to go through the motions and emotions and being surrounded by the ones you love the most.

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An in home session with a bouquet of flowers to ar

An in home session with a bouquet of flowers to arrange around your newborn is my kind of session 💓🌸😍

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Obsessed 💙 Chicago baby portraits Chicago bab

Obsessed 💙

Chicago baby portraits
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Chicago family photographer
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Two different vibes within one maternity session b

Two different vibes within one maternity session but all the same love for this baby 🥰

The tulle dress gives the perfect romantic aesthetic while the white button down shirt and jeans is so approachable and effortless.

Which look do you gravitate more towards?

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Every time I am at a session, I just have this pin

Every time I am at a session, I just have this pinch me moment… I do this for a living?

I get to feel creatively challenged and explore my creative field that is full of tender fleeting moments. What an absolute gift from God.

Feeling grateful today 🥰

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Spending my afternoon and evening with my two Vale

Spending my afternoon and evening with my two Valentines, hope everyone feels so much love today 💕💓

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A nursery full of bows, could anything be sweeter?

A nursery full of bows, could anything be sweeter?

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Our sold out Valentine mini event was our dreamies

Our sold out Valentine mini event was our dreamiest event to date 💕

Want in on the sweetness next year? Comment “Valentine” on this post for the 2026 Valentine mini event details and self booking link when the information gets released!

We release private bookings first to this list before the link goes public 💓

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The cutest little meet cute I’ve ever heard is t

The cutest little meet cute I’ve ever heard is that this couple met in their home!

Mom needed her fireplace redone, dad was the project manager on the job at the time. Sparks literally flew.

And now they are a cozy family of four and spend their time together in the dreamiest of settings. Great job on the fireplace, dad!

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Newborn sessions can feel so intimidating for new

Newborn sessions can feel so intimidating for new parents.

Getting the house ready, yourself ready, keeping your newborn calm and sleepy, all while still recovering from delivery or a c-section… it can feel overwhelming.

My team and I are here for you, and are able to send helpful tips, outfit ideas and guides to getting ready before hand that will help make the day feel enjoyable and as stress free as possible.

Looking forward to working with so many sweet families this year and preserving life’s most delicate moments 💓

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Hinsdale newborn photographer
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Love nothing more than seeing my clients return fo

Love nothing more than seeing my clients return for moments to capture of their family growing and changing.

When is the best time to return for photos? Let me tell you!

I tell clients the most popular times to photograph in the first year are newborn, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 1 year.

But anytime you photograph your family is a good time for photos, anytime you feel the need to capture a little moment in time before it slips away 🥹

Chicago is also a wonderful location to capture the different seasons. Spring, summer and fall are all unique to one another and allow for such beautiful and diverse backgrounds.

And if you know a good photographer (wink wink) they should let you know all the hidden outdoor gems for photos and what time of year to visit.

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The best spot in the house is always going to be i

The best spot in the house is always going to be in mamas arms 🥹

Chicago newborn photographer
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Nursing photography
Mom and baby photos
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I get baby fever so easily when I’m snuggling th

I get baby fever so easily when I’m snuggling these sweet littles during my sessions… good thing I have one on the way 🕊️

Chicago newborn photographer

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A morning well spent with this sweet family 😍

A morning well spent with this sweet family 😍

Chicago newborn photographer
Hinsdale newborn photographer
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New fit for the studio 😍 @nothingfitsbut_offici

New fit for the studio 😍 @nothingfitsbut_official

Had the most wonderful time with this mama who is 37 weeks along in these photos!

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Flip through these photos and you’ll see that pu

Flip through these photos and you’ll see that pup was not far away for any of it 🥹

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Hinsdale newborn photographer
Hinsdale family photographer
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