Noah 9 months | Modern Baby Photography
Remember sweet Noah at 3 months? Click here to see how much he’s grown! This little mister is hard not to fall for. He has such a sunny disposition and kept giggling and smiling at me with those beautiful chocolate brown eyes. It is always a joy to spend time with him and his Mom! … Continue reading
Penz Family | Creative Fall Family Photography
Remember this beautiful family from last year on the lake? They were just leaving Chicago and settling down closer to work. They now have another on the way and Jack has gotten so big! It was so fun to see how much he’s grown and play in the October afternoon with this fun family. I can’t … Continue reading
Fosberg Family | Modern Family Photography in Millennium Park
This was THE Fall day that I cross my fingers for every year. It was sunny, quite warm and I’m not sure I’ve ever seen Millennium Park this alive with the colors of Fall. It really was breathtaking. Before I met up with this sweet family I sat in the leaves for a few … Continue reading
Bernstein Family | Family Photography at Caldwell Lily Pond
I was honored when Beth from SQN Events asked me to spend a fall morning with her lovely family. We chose the forgotten Caldwell Lily Pond in Lincoln Park. The morning light was perfection and we had a great time. I’ve had such a fun time getting to know Beth and how she approaches pulling off … Continue reading
Rau Family | Lincoln Square Family Photography
It is the season for family photos!! It is always a joy this time of the year to meet so many new sweet families. I met up with the Rau family for one of the last warm afternoons. River Park is one of my favorite hidden gems near the studio. It is my absolute favorite … Continue reading
Four little Hodkinsons | Modern Family Photography
Last week I took a few extra days after our Michigan wedding to go visit my dear friend Topaz. She is in central Michigan and while Eric went back to the city I took a few days to be with her and her family with now four children!! Topaz, you are such a good Mom. … Continue reading
Gabriel Family | Belmont Harbor Family Photography
It has been such a pleasure to watch Mason grow. I can’t believe he is walking, talking with his sweet personality shining through. If you want to see this cutie newborn, click here or his one year old birthday click here. This family has been special for me to journey and capture them along the … Continue reading
Smith Family | Modern Chicago Family Photography
Be prepared to have your heart melted into a puddle of goo by sweet Baby Reese. She was just a delight of cooing and smiles. I can’t wait to watch this little one grow! We popped outside of their lovely home into the late afternoon summer light.
Baby Noah | Chicago Modern Baby Portraits
I met sweet baby Noah and his Mom this past week and we had a lot of fun. It is so fun to be invited into this sweet family’s life and watch their little man grow! You’ll be seeing more of this handsome man this fall!
Baby Reese | One Frame
Happy Friday! Sorry for my lack of posts this week, its been full of meeting new clients, baby toes and the end of summer. More of this baby girl soon but isn’t she just the cutest?!
Mayer Family | Modern Chicago Family Photographer
I have not seen Mr Max since we was teeny tiny and a brand new week old newborn.Click here to see! I love watching families change and grow into new phases of life. What a privaledge my lens gives me into the lives of so many.
Petti Family | Modern Family Photography in Lincoln Park
On this lovely Wednesday morning, I thought you I would treat you with this adorable family session. We strolled around the Lincoln Park Zoo area in the lush green and enjoyed late afternoon light on a summery evening. And look at this little man’s gorgeous eyes!!
Baby Eoin | Modern Newborn Photography
This sweet baby boy makes three for the lovely Toal household. The mother of this little one is one of my most trusted and treasured friends. She is honest, the most loyal of friends, the kind that I can come as I am anytime I like. I love hearing her world with her three little … Continue reading
Sangha Family | Lincoln Square Family Photography
This is my wonderful friend Aaron. He has been a loyal supportive friend for years now to both Eric and I and we consider him our brother. We’ve spent many a meal together, ridiculously fun evenings as well as life’s heartbreaks. He is thoughtful, patient and a man with integrity that runs deep. I love … Continue reading
Meaghan + Mike = Julius | Chicago Modern Family Photography
A year ago I watched these two confess their love with only dandelions, Lake Michigan and their dog as their witnesses. Eric and I met these two on that very special morning. Many of you probably remember their secret wedding full of emotion and love that comes from the deep. Eric and I went over … Continue reading
Mason is one! | Gabriel Family | Chicago Modern Family Photography
Mason is one year old! You may remember his first session with me last August. It was one of my all time favorites. I was so touched by Kimberly’s story and her willingness to open her sweet family up and let me stroll right in. I popped in for a mini session to capture Mason … Continue reading
Soldato Family | Chicago Modern Family Photography
Oh how I love to come back and see how they’ve grown!! Remember last year’s photo shoot with these two? Catherine was only 6 weeks old and is now a toddling, giggling one year old. All you had to do to get these two lovely girlies to smile was for mom to say ” Sisters!”. … Continue reading
Grace & Jack with Christmas Tree | Chicago Modern Family Photography
Well now, this session was just plain fun. Alison had set up a mini Christmas tree in their home for these two to play with during the shoot. I am so pleased with how they turned out! Some Christmas cheer built in with twinkling lights, giggles and red walls. The kids were kids, playing and dancing around … Continue reading
Katie + Matt = Taryn | Chicago Modern Family Photography
When I arrived there was warm pumpkin bread cooking filling their cozy home with cinnamon and cloves. I love photographing in homes. It is so deeply satisfying capturing the uniqueness of each family. It is such a gift to photograph the ordinary, to treasure what we live each and every day. The images hold such deep emotion … Continue reading
Mr. Sean | Modern Children’s Photography | Chicago
Can you handle this cuteness in his plaid red shirt? I think not. This little mister is adorable!! He wasn’t sure what our session was all about, but his favorite part was the 3 adults smiling, cooing, singing, and jumping whenever he gave us a smile. One of my favorites. Thank you Bee Family! Your … Continue reading
Wiebe Family | Evanston Family Photography
Tis’ the season of Family Sessions!! We are editing as fast as our fingers will go and are drowning in adorable family sessions bursting with little ones. Family photography and wedding photography are two very different assignments. I used to think that I would be better for just concentrating on one of the other, but mixing … Continue reading
Boquist Family | Modern Family Photography | Chicago
The Boquist family is full of the sound of little 2 year old twin boys!!! I met them last year when they were both one and just getting the hang of teetering around. This year we met at their home, and spent time in the back yard and captured what 2 year old twin boys … Continue reading
King Family| Modern Family Photography at North Pond | Chicago
This is just the perfect fall family session. Autumn yellows and golds, gnarly oak branches, sunshine, and two little girls in pink. The King family was easy to be with, laughing running around the open space and leaving with pink noses.
Penz Family | Family photography at North Ave. Beach | Chicago
I really enjoyed this session. It is a true testament to the prettiest light of the day, an hour before sunset. The lakefront turns into hues of blues and pinks with soft romantic light. It is hands down my favorite time to shoot. The colors come alive and you get the last dance of the … Continue reading
