Big News!

I am happy to announce that my official website is up and running! Check it out here. I'd love to hear what you think. 

In other big news, I am moving back to Chicago in a few weeks! I will certainly miss the warm weather and these wonderful people, but I am looking forward to meeting new clients and growing my business in the Midwest. I have a few more sessions before I leave, including a newborn photo shoot with a previous family I photographed earlier this summer. All very exciting :-)  

Happy First Birthday, E!

Get ready for a cuteness-overload! This little princesa was such a joy to photograph. She spent a lot of time looking right at the camera, which allowed me to catch some great portraits, and some very sweet mother-daughter moments. Even though it was still early in the morning, the heat index was near 100 degrees, and we all didn't last very long before calling it a day. I love the last shot with baby E throwing up her arms, "I'm done!" :-) 

Sibling Session

Sorry for the delay in posts! I have had a busy few weeks catching up on editing sessions, sewing new items for my etsy shop (magnoliababyboutique.etsy.com), and studying for a big social work exam! I had the pleasure of meeting this sweet little family and got some great shots of these little girls and their great mom. We spent some time exploring the pavilions at Matheson Hammock Park and found a lovely spot under a large tree. 

Jukes Family Session- Chicago Maternity and Family Photographer

Last week I had the pleasure of meeting the Jukes Family at Matheson Hammock Park for a lovely evening photo shoot. Their son was one of the best little models around, always looking at the camera with a big smile on his face! Makes my job so easy :-) Everyone is very excited for the arrival of their new baby girl due later this summer. 

Happy First Birthday, J!

 I had the pleasure of spending a warm and (very) humid morning with this little guy and his amazing parents! We spent some time exploring Amelia Earhart Park, watching the geese waddle along the path, and ended up under the shade of the "Farm Village" houses. Baby J was such a sweet and adorable boy and his parents were GREAT at getting him to laugh and smile. Happy first birthday!

If you haven't been to Amelia Earhart Park, I highly recommend spending an afternoon or two taking advantage of all the activities here (fishing, disc golf, petting zoo, mountain biking, paddle boats, picnics, farm village, dog park)!

E&A Maternity Session - Chicago Maternity Photographer

After one rain delay and a few sprinkles the next morning, we were finally able to get some great sunrise photos on Miami Beach. At one point the sun broke through the clouds and a beautiful rainbow appeared! The mom-to-be had a great idea to wear an adorable bathing suit to take a retro, pin-up style portrait which I think turned out great. The parents-to-be were both so sweet and are excited to meet their little girl later this summer. 

J&S Maternity Session- Chicago Maternity Photographer

We started this photo shoot by heading to some favorite spots around the couple's home (check out that tree!), and ended up at Matheson Hammock to watch the sun go down. The mom-to-be is due in June and looks incredible. She brought along a beautiful Vietnamese umbrella which was a perfect prop near the water. Can't wait to meet this baby girl in a few weeks!