A gift for you, my little photographer friends! Let’s be real here, it is SO easy to over clutter your desktop,  am I right?  Between folders, miscellaneous files, print labs, and program thumbnails it can quickly become a crazy workspace.  As I was creating a desktop organizer for my overfilled desktop screen, I realized so […]

Chicago’s Top Newborn Photographers Hey lovelies! I have a bunch of new friends both on social media and here on my blog and I just wanted to pop in and introduce myself!  My name is Laurie Baker, photographer behind the camera at Elle Baker Photography and just last year I was voted one of Chicago’s […]

Dear Photographer Feature Oh my goodness.  When Dear Photographer asked to feature my simple newborn images I literally looked around and said ‘me?!’.  I am truly honored and so incredibly grateful for this opportunity.  This community of photographers are some of the most talented artists I have ever seen.  I have been studying their work […]

MODEL CALL! Chicago baby and child photographer, Elle Baker Photography and EleStory are in search of a mama and toddler girl to model for EleStory’s 2018 Spring/Summer ad campaign. The photo shoot will take place in the next two weeks at my studio in Homer Glen. Your toddler must be able to wear size 18-24 month or 2-3T […]

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 […]

Homer Glen, IL Studio Share Local photographers and creatives alike, this blog post is for you!  My Homer Glen, IL Studio Share is now available to rent on my off days! Are you struggling to book clients this winter and need a space to shoot in?  I am currently renting out my natural light studio […]

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 […]

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 […]

The work + life hustle The struggle is real between my home life and running a photography business.  I’m am certainly not saying I have found the perfect balance, because lets keep it real, I have melt downs ((often)) BUT I have learned some ways over the last decade of self employment that might help […]