This sweet family opted for an in-home session to document several new, home renovation projects that wrapped up right before baby Kate was born. Home is my favorite place to photograph newborns, because it provides such a meaningful documentation for your little one to look back on.

A fall family photography session in a quiet location in the heart of Arlington Heights. This session doubled as an annual session and a birthday milestone, celebrating their daughter’s 2nd birthday with a classic, heirloom dress and family styling. The space was small, undistracted and allowed this family to bring their dog to be included in some special memories.

A beach-side maternity session on the Chicago North Shore in Glencoe Beach with a family of 5 — soon to be six! This maternity session included a variety of timeless black and white edits and bright, film-like color images to document the beautiful beach tones and joy!