Family Photographer in Chicago, IL Hello, and welcome to my blog!  I am Laurie Baker, a family photographer in Chicago, IL and I love the fresh start that comes at the beginning of every year.  The white snow on the ground here in Chicago reminds me that we really do have a clean slate.  Every […]

New Lenox, Illinois Family Photographer In our home, one of our most favorite holiday traditions has to be the day we set up our Christmas tree.  We always decorate our tree the day after Thanksgiving.  My husband brings up four giant bins of ornaments and my kids dive right into all of the boxes.  Every […]

Happy Thanksgiving Day Friends! To me, Thanksgiving is a time to remember and to embrace those who enrich our lives.  I just wanted to send a message to you all and tell you I am thankful for you.  For those of you who I just met this year or to those who let me watch […]

Designated artichoke maker That’s me!  A few years ago, after my Nonna passed away, I was named the designated artichoke maker.  These pretty botanical flowers somehow bring back memories of my Nonna to each holiday, and I’m happy to keep this tradition alive. My grandparents would make dozens of stuffed artichokes for every holiday.  It […]

I turned 36 today. Every year on November 15th, I reflect on the past year and set goals for my year ahead.  For my 36th year I have quite a few goals in mind, both in my personal and business life.  Some of them seem daunting and almost impossible but I’m excited to see where they […]

Lifestyle Stories in New Lenox, Illinois ‘Mom, do I look like a zebra?’  ~Noah 5 years old Lifestyle Stories in New Lenox Illinois I love sharing personal images of my family on my blog.  Partially because I am an over sharing mama, and also because it helps me to focus on my personal project I […]

‘Mama, can I have a sucka?’ | My Lifestyle Stories My Life In Between Years (like lots of years) ago I started a photo project which I named ‘My life in between’ with my daughters.  I would capture images of them on the daily.  They would never be staged and I would never ask them […]

About the Artist | Chicago newborn and family photographer My Likes Really good food.  My family and friends of course.  Learning new photography skills.  Coffee.  A good run.  Cooking.  Pinterest.  Piano. (Image taken by Twyla Jones) About the Artist Hello and welcome to my blog.  Over the last few months I have gained quite a few followers on my social media networks […]

Skyline Collective | Family Season | Chicago For most family photographers, September and October are by far the busiest time of year.  My clients travel from all over Illinois and some from out of state for their outdoor sunset session.  We plan everything from their wardrobe and location to their exact arrival time so we […]

Living on the edge (of a bed) | Lifestyle photography   Lifestyle photography is so dear to my heart.  Probably because the images I take of my children and family that I love and cherish the most are candid and natural and have a lifestyle approach to them.  There is no perfect set up and […]