There are certain things that are synonymous with summer. Ice Cream, a day at the beach, pools, and summer concerts. I was lucky enough to get a photo pass for this 90's triple bill. Here are some photos for you to enjoy!









I said it before and I'll say it again: Congratulations Holly and Chris!
What a great day we had at Chatfield Botanic Gardens ! Holly and Chris arrived shortly after 11 after they got ready at the cottage and grooms quarters at the venue.
Holly looked stunning in her dress. I think all of the bridesmaids agreed!
The wedding went perfectly! Holly and Chris were obviously happy and playful and I think the guests really enjoyed every minute of the ceremony.
The reception was a blast! Everyone loved the food. What a unique approach to a garden wedding...boxed lunches!
The whole day was amazing. Join me in wishing Holly and Chris many happy years.
Without further adieu, Mr. and Mrs. Martinez!
I had so much fun with this milestone session. I actually photographed Ryker 3 months ago for his 3 month sessions. Where in the world has the time gone?
Can you believe how big this little fella has gotten since then? I had to blink a few times to make sure I was seeing things clearly! He is already crawling and pulling up on things to try and walk. It's amazing how fast they grow!
Baby Ryker is the grandson of a farmer, so we had to shoot at the 17 Mile Marker House Barn. And mom and I couldn't resist letting him check out the antique farm equipment!
They really don't get any cuter than this! Mom was thrilled and now the wheels are turning for this guy's 9 month session!
P.S. Want to learn more about my milestone packages? Shoot me an email @ [email protected] and I'll get you all the info!
Hi everyone!
I recently had a fantastic session with the Davis family. I've said it before and I'll say it again – I truly have the best clients ever! This family was no exception, either. The kiddos are a blast and you couldn't ask for sweeter parents. And Dad's a Chicago sports teams fan, so we get along great!

We met a hundred years ago (give or take a couple) when Randy and Rebecca first started dating. And you know what they say, first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage. It was only a matter of time before I got to take their family portraits!
I love shooting at Westlands Park because there are so many places for kids to be kids. It really lends itself to authentic photos. It doesn't hurt that there are big beautiful trees everywhere!

It truly was an amazing photo shoot. And if any of you are considering a family session or are prepping for an upcoming session, take a look at these photos for some inspiration!
Okay, on to pictures of the Davis family!





Oh how I just adore the family I'm blogging about today. I'm lucky enough to say I've been photographing Beth, Georgia and Lily for a year now! I truly can't believe how much these girls have grown on me since I first met them.

I love how graceful and poised Georgia is. And I love that Lily's carefree spirit balances perfectly with her big sister.

And, it goes without saying, Beth has become a cherished friend over the time we've worked together.

When (insert who called to book session) called me to take their photos again, (I don't think I could have scheduled them fast enough. / I immediately began counting down the days to our session! / I couldn't stop smiling the rest of the day.)
And as for the day of the shoot, I had a blast, even if it did rain on us! They had a pretty great time, too.

