Collected Stories

Meet the Harper Family! Also HUGE Disney lovers like myself. We both even happen to have Disney tattoos on our legs. However, that's...

St James forest preserve and farm are a popular selection for those based in the western Chicago suburbs featuring white fencing and...

For anyone that has toddlers, had toddlers, has been around toddlers or witnessed toddlers in action you know, life is never dull. Cutie...

Waterfall Glen, located in the southern burbs of Chicago, is definitely nature's hidden gem. It is a bit of a walk to get to it (about...

I absolutely love when fur babies join their parents for a photo shoot. Hurley Gardens is the perfect place! The park is tucked away in...

St James Forest Preserve is a popular photography location for everyone in the west suburbs area. Bordering Wheaton and Warrenville just...

Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve has become my favorite session location, despite the one hour drive. It brings a coastal feel that I adore...

I LOVE when my wedding couples start their families and I get to see them again and again!!!! Say hello to the Aulert Family!!! Keeley...

It brings me so much happiness to watch my Being Joy Family's grow. Last fall I had the pleasure of capturing little Emily's 18 month...

One of my favorite things about being a wedding photographer, and there are MANY, is watching my couple's families grow. I first met...

Last night was so much fun. As a photographer, you never know what to expect when photographing littles. Okay, who are we kidding. As a...

It's always so wonderful watching my families grow. Max and Lucy have gotten so big! Lucy looks like she's six going on sixteen. And...

It's always a pleasure hanging out with the Kohler Family! I cannot believe Scotty is three years old and Emily is one. Time pass too...

Gianna and Nick wanted to surprise their parents for Christmas with photos of them together. They timed the whole thing out by making...

One of the greatest blessings about being a photographer is being able to witness and document families as they grow year after year. I...

Since it will be snowing all day today I thought it would be appropriate to share this family session from winter on my blog. Almost...

I love having the chance to update my family photos whenever I can. Usually it's me bugging my two sister-in-laws that we have to take...

I don't remember a photo session where I laughed this much. These two kiddos are such comedians! Max, Lucy and I had a blast playing...

I will say it again and again, update your family photos! There are so many ways to update your family photos without breaking the bank....