Collected Stories

Spring is a season of growth and new beginnings—and that was exactly what the Montero Family had waiting just around the corner. With a baby growing in Savannah’s belly, this sweet family of three was preparing to become a family of four. The magnolia blossoms were absolutely showing off at Wheaton's Hurley Gardens, creating the dreamiest backdrop for this spring maternity session. Soft blooms, gentle light, and so many tender moments made it feel extra special. We captured e

It was a perfect spring day to capture Alicia and Edward's growing baby bump at Fabyan Forest Preserve. This was their third season and...

Renting an indoor studio space can be such a stress-free way to capture your family photos. Granted, toddlers will still be toddlers 😉 — but at least you know they won’t be cold, windblown, or covered in mud by the end of the session. It’s a cozy, controlled environment where little ones can move, play, and be themselves, while parents can relax knowing the temperature is just right and the focus stays on connection, not cleanup. Sometimes removing the “what ifs” is all it t

Fabyan Forest Preserve is pretty in every season, but I think my favorite is spring. Early spring has the wild blue flowers everywhere...

After spending an hour with Kim and John at St James Forest Preserve for their spring maternity session, I have no doubt they will be...

I've said it again and again, but Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva is one of my favorite places to capture photos. I have clients select...

Yikes. As hot days in Chicago go, this one takes the cake! It was over 100 degrees with the heat index, but you wouldn't know it by...

Jessica and Derek recently relocated to the Chicago area and reached out to have me capture their maternity session. They choose to stay...

This was one of my all time favorite sessions to date!!! If you know Brianna and Joe, then you know they are the absolute sweetest!!! ...

If you prefer to have outdoor holiday photos and want it to look like winter, November is the month to do that. It will be cold, but not...

It's such an honor and a gift to be able to capture moments in people's lives again and again. Amanda and Brian booked me for their...

Heather and Roger had the sweetest maternity session at St James Farm in Winfield this past spring. I was so happy I was able to fit...

I have always wanted to take photos at a Christmas tree farm, so I was beyond excited when Anka emailed saying she had a tree farm that...

This beautiful Mama is going to have a little boy AND a little girl in a few short months! Ashley and I became friends five years ago...

One of the most amazing parts of my job is getting to know my wedding couples and seeing them through all of their life milestones! I...

It seems like just yesterday we were taking photos of little SJ in his Mama's tummy. Now, it's his brother or sister's turn! After an...

One of the most amazing gifts that I receive for being a photographer is having the privilege of getting to see clients over and over...