Newborns Newborn photography is such an adventure and every session brings on a new set of challenges.  Each baby is so unique and every family has a different dynamic.  I absolutely love incorporating siblings into newborn sessions and showcasing their special bond.  Is there anything sweeter than a big brother with his new brother or a […]

HELLO BABY MAMAS! My name is Laurie Baker, the photographer behind Elle Baker Photography and I am a Chicago baby and family photographer specializing in, you guessed it, baby photography!  I enjoy other niches of photography as well, but my heart fell in love almost a decade ago with everything baby photography!   I have photographed […]

Naperville Illinois Forest Preserve I had such a lovely time with this family during their photo shoot at a Naperville Illinois Forest Preserve.  We spent our time together laughing, playing, and chatting in the open field.  The sun had a warm glow which was incredible.  Thank you L family for letting me apart of your […]

This special evening was just beautiful with this family.  We spent our time together laughing, playing, and chatting in the open field.  The sun had a warm glow which was incredible.  Enjoy this sneak peek “L” family! Below I have listed 5 tips on how to shoot during sunset! I hope you find it helpful […]

Motherhood and Newborn Photography She has her whole world in the palm of her hands.  This gorgeous new mother came in for her motherhood and newborn session.  Her sweet boy was perfect in every way and I adored how much she loved holding him throughout the session.  I enjoy motherhood and newborn photography so much and […]

Belly to Baby Package Oh!  This little boy just stole my heart at his newborn session and again at his baby milestone session today.  I loved having the L Family back in the studio and it was such a pleasure documenting his 7 month milestone.  We had a lot to celebrate with his special milestones […]

I have a very special announcement (below) but first I want to explain my philosophy on the art of the unposed newborn and what this means to me. The art of the unposed newborn Newborn photography has come such a long way over the last decade.  Remember our swaddled hospital photos?  It slowly moved from […]

  This gorgeous girl had eyelashes for days.  She came in with her beautiful mama and we documented her 9 month milestone session.  Here is a sneak peek from our session together!  Enjoy “C” family!  xx ~L   Milestone Session Thinking about booking a milestone session?  I would LOVE to have you in the studio to […]

Newborn session sneak peek of baby Easton I had the pleasure of photographing this sweet babe this week.  He was the perfect newborn and slept throughout his entire session.  He is welcomed with love by his big sister and brothers and loving parents. Congratulations again!  Here is a newborn session sneak peek of baby Easton! […]

Ten years ago Almost a decade ago I was sitting in my office sketching out my dream studio, listing my dream clients (babies babies and more babies), and making a wish list.  I knew what I had in mind, and there was nothing like this offered at the time.  I knew I wanted a white […]