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 […]

Homer Glen, IL Holiday Mini Sessions! I just love working with the “W” family especially for their holiday mini sessions!  The three of them are the kindest and loveliest people to work with and I truly enjoy spending time with them every year during their Christmas themed mini session.  This baby boy is a spunky […]

How to pose large families in small spaces Today I’m featuring this large family session and offering some posing suggestions for extended family shoots.  I had a wonderful time photographing this large bunch and I’m excited to showcase some of my favorite images from the session! Below are just a few of my favorite images […]

A moment to remember Sometimes I witness a moment that is impossible to recreate.  A moment that quickly unfolds and then it’s over.  I was lucky enough to capture one of these moments at a recent newborn session.  Unprompted, Grandma guided this newborn’s big sister by placing her hands on the baby.  I quickly snapped […]

Chicago newborn and family lifestyle photographer Remember this sweet baby from a previous blog post?  I just blogged my favorite images from their session and created a slideshow video!  Scroll down to view the slideshow and more images!   Enjoy G family!  It’s a girl! I had such an amazing time photographing this family of five.  […]

Holiday Card Options! Below, I have selected my favorite holiday card options.  Simply select your favorite card below and complete the order form.  I will create your card proof and send you an email for you to view! ORDER FORM 1.Joy (upper left)  2. Warmest Holidays (upper right) 3. Merry (lower left) 4. It’s the […]

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 […]

Large extended family session including grandparents I had the best time with this family!  They are such a great group and our session couldn’t have gone any smoother.  This family contacted me for a large extended family session including grandparents in celebration of a 60th birthday!  I absolutely love when large groups contact me especially […]

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 […]

Holiday Themed Photo Sessions Day one of my holiday themed photo sessions were a success!  St. Nick came to town for a quick visit at my Homer Glen, Illinois photography studio!  We had such a great time, had so many laughs, and only a few tears.  Clients, thank you ALL for coming on this rainy […]