Sessions with baby Maximus and Co. never disappoint! Max’s parents opted to add on a lifestyle session to the newborn package so we waited until the 3-month mark to capture his little personality and big smile. The whole family got in on the fun including Max’s fur siblings, grandparents, and Auntie Jane. Check out all the cuteness […]

Spring took its time arriving in Chicago this year (remember that day in May we got snow…)! Luckily I had pushed my spring minis a week later than last year hoping to take advantage of the blooming trees at their peak. The first day of minis were filled with pink flowers and unseasonably warm temps and then […]

Every year I shoot spring mini sessions around the beginning of May. It lines up perfectly (sometimes) with the trees blooming and a photo shoot makes a great gift for Mother’s Day. Due to a big storm with strong winds, this spring we had a veeeery narrow window with the flowering trees. I offered some […]

Baby Jack was welcomed to the world on April 17th and I was lucky enough to meet him the very next day. He was wide awake during his whole Fresh 48 session, not wanting to miss a single minute, and again at his lifestyle session. I think he slept for 20 minutes and spent the […]

One of my favorite maternity sessions of the spring! Such a beautiful couple who were so fun and easy to work with. They welcomed baby Max on June 6th which means I am only two months behind on my blog posts, haha. I loved this newborn session which was full of adorable newborn photos, but […]

Teddy is another Belly to Baby graduate and one of THE cutest babies ever! Look at those big brown eyes! Teddy’s mom requested a portrait session in the studio and I loved the simplicity of these images. The portraits are classic and timeless, with all the focus on his sweet little face. I love the black and […]