Happy Birthday, Fiona! - Chicago newborn and child photographer

I moved to Chicago in 2010 for grad school and not long after, I began babysitting for an adorable little girl named Fiona. She was just learning to sit on her own and in the three years since meeting her, I have totally fallen in love with her and her amazing family. Fiona is the spunkiest and sweetest 3-year old I know, and am so glad I was able to join in her birthday celebration this year! Happy 3rd birthday, sweet girl!

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Hello, Ricky!- Chicago Newborn Photographer

I have fallen a little behind on blogging, but I am so happy to finally be posting about this little cutie! Baby Ricky was really fighting sleep for the first hour of the session (like most of my tiniest clients like to do), but he never made a peep. He just looked around and seemed to not want to miss out on all the excitement. Ricky's family purchased the Grow With Me package, so I will be photographing this little guy a few more times this year. I love seeing how newborns change in only a few short months and the Grow With Me package assures that you will have a great portrait collection during your baby's first year of life. 

Welcome to the world, Ricky! 

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Photo Session Style Tips- Chicago Engagement and Family Photographer

A few weeks ago I convinced my friend and fashion blogger to do a faux engagement session with her boyfriend. I wanted to increase my couples portfolio and knew they would be the perfect, stylish subjects. Below are some favorite shots from our session and check out the full list of style tips over on her blog, 2 girls in 2 cities!

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Hello Hayden! - Chicago Newborn Photographer

Getting to escape the cold, dreary weather is always a treat and seeing this great family again just made my trip to Miami even sweeter! I spent the afternoon with 6 day old Hayden who was such a dream to photograph. He was so sleepy and rocked every pose! Hayden was my first little client that I was able to take outside for a portion of the session and I cannot wait to do more of these shots in Chicago when the weather lets up (it feels like a never-ending winter)...

Welcome to the world, Hayden! I know you have a great big brother to look after you :-)

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Baby Julia- Chicago Newborn Photographer

Oh, sweet little Julia... you were such a darling baby who did not want to sleep a wink! We spent a lot of time cuddling, swaying, and feeding this little one and in the end got some adorable portraits while she was awake and a few after we wore her out enough to fall asleep :-)

Julia was happiest in her Mommy's arms and I love this photo of their new little family of three.

Welcome to the world, Julia!

Hannah Drews Photography

Snowy Downtown Maternity Shoot! - Chicago Maternity and Newborn Photographer

Right away, I could tell this was going to be a fun session. This couple is so laid back and were such champs during our freezing photo shoot at the Kinzie Bridge. I love this location, not just for the amazing views of the city, but for the variety it offers. We were able to get some shots on the bridge, and then head down to the Riverwalk for a completely different look. There was even a vent on the side of the East Bank Club blowing out nice warm air so we were all able to warm up a bit between poses. They are not finding out the sex of the baby, but it seems the consensus so far is Girl :-) We will see next month!

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Welcome Baby Logan! - Chicago Newborn Photographer

I love being able to photograph clients for both maternity and newborn sessions. It is so much fun to see two people become new parents! Baby Logan is a lucky little guy to happen to have a great Mom and Dad (and older "sibling"). Logan was such a sweet little guy, and wasn't very interested in sleeping for the majority of the newborn session. Once he had a little snack, he was out like a light and I was able to capture some great lifestyle shots as well as posed portraits. I hope to see Logan and family again later this year!

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