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Itasca Summer Family Session

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Itasca Summer Family Session: A Full Circle Moment

One of the greatest joys of my work is watching a family grow over the years. Specifically, I originally took this sweet boy’s newborn photos. Therefore, I was thrilled to see him again for a beautiful Itasca summer family session. Don’t you love when things come full circle? Now, he’s sporting some quite peculiar and most beautiful red locks of hair. I honestly couldn’t believe the transformation!

A woman in a blue floral dress kneels in a grassy field, holding a small child in her arms. The background features greenery and sunlight filtering through the trees. Itasca Summer Family Session
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The Magic of Summer Clouds and Tall Grass

We couldn’t have asked for a better day. While many people look for clear blue skies, a great Itasca summer family session often benefits from dramatic clouds. These clouds acted as a natural diffuser. Consequently, the rich, earthy colors of the landscape really popped without any harsh shadows. This created a creamy, dreamy light that is ideal for lifestyle portraits.

Additionally, the tall grass at this location added a beautiful layer of movement. There is something so nostalgic about a toddler wandering through waist-high greenery. During this Itasca summer family session, the deep emerald tones of the summer grass provided a stunning contrast. The green background made the boy’s vibrant red hair look intentional and timeless. Furthermore, the way the wind caught the grass helped create those “unposed” moments that I strive for as a photographer.

A woman in a blue floral dress holds a smiling young child in a gray outfit, both surrounded by greenery and soft golden light during sunset. Itasca Summer Family Session

Documenting Your Visual Legacy

As a Chicago documentary-style photographer, I thrive in environments where kids can be themselves. This Itasca summer family session allowed me to utilize beautiful open spaces. In these settings, the “visual legacy” of a family can unfold naturally. We focused on a palette of natural greens and warm skin tones. Most importantly, we kept the focus on the human connection.

If you are new here, you can learn more about my approach here. On that page, I share how I focus on honesty over poses. I hope you enjoy this gallery!

A woman wearing a floral dress holds a child closely in a serene outdoor setting, with soft, blurred backgrounds of nature and warm lighting. Itasca Summer Family Session

Documenting Your Visual Legacy As a documentary-style photographer, I thrive in environments where kids can run and be themselves. This Itasca summer family session allowed me to utilize beautiful open spaces where the “visual legacy” of a family can unfold naturally. We focused on a palette of natural greens, soft sky blues, and warm skin tones to keep the focus on the human connection.

If you are new here, you can learn more about my approach here, where I share how I focus on honesty over poses. I hope you enjoy this gallery and the way the shifting light played against the landscape.

A woman in a blue floral dress holds a young child in her arms, standing in a lush green field during sunset. Itasca Summer Family Session
A couple walks hand in hand along a gravel path surrounded by lush greenery and tall grass, with a dramatic sky filled with clouds above. Itasca Summer Family Session
Couple embracing on a gravel path surrounded by tall grass and trees under a cloudy sky. Itasca Summer Family Session
A family sitting in a field of tall grass and wildflowers during golden hour, with two adults and a child. One adult wears a floral blue dress and the other is in a short-sleeve shirt, while the child is in overalls. Itasca Summer Family Session
A father sitting in a grassy field with a young child, both smiling and interacting. The background features wildflowers and a sunset sky.
A man sits in a field with tall grass and wildflowers, interacting with a small child. The child has curly red hair and is reaching towards the man's hand, while the sun sets in the background.
A father and his young child are sitting in a field of tall grass and wildflowers, with a sunset in the background. The child is excitedly reaching for a flower while the father smiles at him.
A father sitting in a grassy field, happily interacting with his young child, who has curly red hair and is wearing a gray outfit. The child is holding a daisy while looking down, as the father smiles at them. Itasca Summer Family Session
A woman in a blue floral dress embraces a child while sitting on a blanket in a grassy field, surrounded by flowers. Itasca Summer Family Session
A mother and her young child are sitting in a field of tall grass and wildflowers during sunset. The mother smiles as the child holds a daisy flower, expressing joy and curiosity. Itasca Summer Family Session
A joyful baby with messy hair smiles while being held by a woman, holding a daisy flower in a grassy field filled with daisies. Itasca Summer Family Session
A family portrait featuring a couple in a lush green field at sunset, with the mother joyfully smiling at the father while holding their toddler, who appears curious. The father is gently kissing the mother, creating a warm and loving atmosphere. Itasca Summer Family Session
A mother holding her toddler in a field of wildflowers during sunset, wearing a blue floral dress. Itasca Summer Family Session
A man holding a toddler with red hair, while a woman leans in to kiss the child, set against a blurred natural background during sunset. Itasca Summer Family Session
A child sitting on a blue plaid blanket in a grassy field, wearing gray overalls and a necklace, with a thoughtful expression.
A father holds a smiling toddler aloft against a scenic backdrop of blue sky and clouds during sunset. The child has curly hair and is wearing a sleeveless outfit. In the background, a woman watches, enjoying the moment.
A toddler with curly red hair wearing gray overalls, holding a small pink flower, standing in a green field with wildflowers. Multiple angles show the child's face and back of the head.
A joyful toddler holding a flower is interacting with two adults in a grassy field during sunset.
A woman in a blue floral dress smiles while holding a flower, with a child joyfully being lifted in the air against a scenic sky background.
A mother holding her baby up in a field during sunset, with a cloudy sky overhead and tall grass surrounding them.
A couple standing in a grassy field, smiling at each other, with a small child playing nearby. The woman is wearing a blue floral dress, and the man is in a white patterned shirt and jeans. The background features trees and a cloudy sky.

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