Harry’s newborn session, Evanston IL

Harry’s newborn session, Evanston IL

Here's part two of this beautiful story. Little baby Harry, who probably is not so tiny anymore was a sleepy little mister. An adorable perfect little boy. One of my favorite images from this set was the pets surrounding him. Welcoming little baby Harry to the family. It's always such a joy to work with [...]

KAE AND JORDAN A LITTLE COURTHOUSE LOVE, ADRI DE LA CRUZ CHICAGO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

KAE AND JORDAN A LITTLE COURTHOUSE LOVE, ADRI DE LA CRUZ CHICAGO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

WHEN DEATHTAKES MY HAND I WILL HOLD YOU WITH THE OTHER AND PROMISE TO FIND YOU IN EVERY LIFETIMERUPI KAUR \ Love oh love, you are my greatest mystery. I feel like I've been running to it and away from it my whole life. Watching the people I care about fall into love, fall into [...]

Kolhoft at home family session, Addison IL

Kolhoft at home family session, Addison IL

This lovely little family invited me into their space earlier this year. Two year olds and babies together are a challenge as always. It always amazes me how big toddlers are but how much they are still a baby in many ways. So many changes and the expansion of love and exhaustion. I can tell [...]

Charlie and her mama, Oak Brook IL family photographer

Charlie and her mama, Oak Brook IL family photographer

When Char was 3mos I started babysitting her, My little one was about to be 3yrs old and so I had these two little ladies at home all day. Today these two are inseparable. Z takes care of her little cousin fiercely and Char adores her older cousin to pieces. & of course Char and [...]

Lou’s newborn session, Evanston IL

Lou’s newborn session, Evanston IL

Sweet little Lou and her parents were a complete joy to work with. This session was right around the holiday rush so I just got a chance to blog these beauties. She was wide awake for the first half then quickly succumbed to a nap. Her grandma eagerly helped during this session which is always [...]

Little Arden newborn session, Oak Park IL

Little Arden newborn session, Oak Park IL

What a little ray of sunshine this session was. I mean, when I say I love my job, I do truly mean that to the fullest extent. This session is a complete reflection of that. I was so happy that I got to know Arden's parents during our beautiful Maternity session together. I do hope [...]

SAM+LUCAS FRESH 48 PRENTICE HOSPITAL, CHICAGO IL

SAM+LUCAS FRESH 48 PRENTICE HOSPITAL, CHICAGO IL

These two wonderful humans welcomed two beautiful boys. One of them has the same name as my boy. It's so wild to see new babies coming into this world. With so much uncertainty in this world working with these tiny humans who are so dependent on us to show up for them is a pause. [...]

A SELF-PORTRAIT A DAY FOR FEBRUARY PART TWO, ADRI DE LA CRUZ CHICAGO PHOTOGRAPHER

A SELF-PORTRAIT A DAY FOR FEBRUARY PART TWO, ADRI DE LA CRUZ CHICAGO PHOTOGRAPHER

Holy wow! I did it, I finished. Nothing feels like how doing what you'll say you'll do feels. It has been so hard to stick with something that requires me to remember to carry a tripod. I hit a huge wave of indecision on day 3. After I overcame that hump I stopped over thinking [...]

Antell Family session in Oak Brook IL Chicago family photography

Antell Family session in Oak Brook IL Chicago family photography

On this cold dreary day in Oak Brook IL I photographed a superbly sweet and gorgeous family. They absolutely made my job feel so effortless. I am a firm believer that the location is secondary to connection , and I think this session proves that loudly. The Fall comes and goes so quickly that I [...]

Aguinaga’s family session, Downtown Chicago IL

Aguinaga’s family session, Downtown Chicago IL

The Aguinaga family personality is as big as their home state of Texas. They were in town for some difficult days, but I love that they wanted to prioritize capturing the beauty of their family. They were a joy to work with and their positivity and good vibes are so contagious. We had a fantastic [...]