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  • An Avondale Morning at Six Months

    An Avondale Morning at Six Months

    If you’re looking for an Avondale milestone photographer in Chicago who will just show up and let your family be exactly who they are, this is what that looks like. Some families just feel like home the moment you walk in, and this one has felt that way since the very beginning. Also did I stop and grabbed a coffee at Milli by Metric before my session? absolutely.

    I first met this sweet family when mama was still growing their little guy, out at Northerly Island with the planetarium behind her and that golden light doing everything right. Then came the newborn session, all quiet and brand new and overwhelming in the best way. And now here we are six months in, and this boy is thriving.

    He was so warm. So smiley. The kind of baby who looks right at you like he already knows you, which honestly, maybe he did. He’s sitting up now, grabbing everything in sight, and absolutely drooling over life in the best way. His older sis lol . The pup with the flower collar — was never far. Watching the two of them check each other out through the crib rails was one of those moments I just wanted to live in a little longer.

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    A close-up of a caregiver brushing the hair of a young child, highlighting the gentle nurturing moment.
    A smiling baby lying on a changing table, wearing a brown outfit, with a light-colored background. Avondale milestone photographer Chicago
    Close-up of a small hand gripping the wooden slats of a crib.
    A smiling baby peering through the slats of a crib, wearing a blue romper and a brown long-sleeve shirt, with drool on their chin. Avondale milestone photographer Chicago

    Avondale Milestone Photographer | Morning Light and Bubbles

    We started in his nursery, that soft morning light just doing the most. There’s something about a well-loved baby room that always gets me. The little details, the stuffed clouds on the wall, the crib that’s already been through so much in just six short months. Then we headed outside for bubbles. Because six months old and bubbles is basically a perfect combination and I will never not love that. Being an Avondale milestone photographer in Chicago means I capture their little changing everythings.

    A family scene in a nursery with a baby in a crib, parents interacting, and a dog nearby. The room has light green walls and framed artwork. Avondale milestone photographer Chicago

    His Food Era Has Officially Arrived

    Because this boy is firmly in his food era, we wrapped up inside with lunch. Avocado everywhere — hands, face, high chair, all of it. The excitement and concentration on his little face was everything. No posing, no performing. Just a Tuesday morning in Avondale that happened to be really, really beautiful.

    So grateful for this being this beautiful family’s Chicago family photographer and for getting to watch this little guy grow. 🤍

    A joyful family moment with a smiling woman and man sitting on the floor, playing with a happy baby reaching out with open arms.
    A baby sitting on a person's shoulder, with the person's back visible. The baby is sucking on their finger and looking inquisitively.
    A baby sitting in a wooden crib, looking over the side thoughtfully, with animal-themed artwork on the wall behind. Avondale milestone photographer Chicago
    A happy family lying on a soft rug, enjoying playful interactions. The father and mother smile at their baby who is reaching out to them, creating a warm and loving atmosphere.
    A joyful family moment with a father holding a baby and a mother playfully interacting with them, all smiling in a cozy indoor setting with natural light.
    A smiling baby sitting in a wooden crib, wearing a blue romper over a brown long-sleeve shirt, in a softly decorated room. Avondale milestone photographer Chicago
    A black and white photo of a joyful family, a parent holding a smiling baby while another parent leans in to kiss the baby. Avondale milestone photographer Chicago
    Close-up of a baby's foot and hand visible between crib bars, with a soft-focus background. Avondale milestone photographer Chicago
    A top-down view of a baby lying on a soft white rug, surrounded by two adults who are gently interacting with the baby. The baby is wearing a light blue overall and smiling. Avondale milestone photographer Chicago
    A smiling couple interacts with their baby on a soft rug in a nursery. The father, in a white shirt, leans in towards the mother, who is wearing a denim jacket, while the baby lies in blue clothes, looking up happily. A wooden crib is visible in the background. Avondale milestone photographer Chicago
    A father holding a baby while a mother leans in to interact with them, set in a warmly lit doorway with plants in the background.
    A father holding his baby while looking out of a window, surrounded by indoor plants.
    A baby being playfully held upside down by an adult, with a joyful expression and sucking on a finger, in a bright indoor setting. Avondale milestone photographer Chicago
    A black and white image of a woman smiling at a baby she is holding, with soft lighting and a plant in the background. Avondale milestone photographer Chicago
    A close-up view of a parent holding a baby, both looking out a window, with a colorful decoration visible in the background.
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    A family moment featuring a couple gently kissing while holding their baby against a wooden fence. Avondale milestone photographer Chicago
    A black and white image of a baby sitting on the ground, focused on bubbles around them, dressed in a light-colored outfit.
    A baby sits on green grass, wearing a light blue overall and a long-sleeve shirt, while colorful bubbles float around.
    A baby sitting on green artificial grass, surrounded by two adults. The baby is wearing a light blue outfit, while the adults are kneeling close, engaged with the child. In the background, there is a wooden fence and some greenery above.
    A baby seated in a high chair being strapped in by two adults in a brightly lit room.
    A high chair with a small green bowl that contains remnants of baby food, with a child's hands visible in the background, suggesting a mealtime setting.
    A baby sitting in a high chair, holding a green food-covered cucumber, with food smeared on their hands and face. Avondale milestone photographer Chicago
    A woman interacting with a child seated in a high chair in a bright, airy living room with large windows and indoor plants.
  • Avondale Chicago First Birthday Photographer | Esme Turns One

    Avondale Chicago First Birthday Photographer | Esme Turns One

    If you’re looking for an Avondale Chicago first birthday photographer who actually documents the day not just the cake smash, not just the posed family shot in front of the backdrop this is what that looks like.

    Esme turned one. And her people showed up hard for her.

    The Party captured by Avondale Chicago first birthday photographer

    The setup was everything. Bold red lettering spelling out her name, warm wavy orange accents on the wall, a balloon garland in yellow, red, and blue that filled the whole corner of the room. A little stuffed giraffe tucked in the corner. Esme in a white embroidered dress with colorful flowers and little pom-pom ears in her hair, completely unbothered by all of it, finger in her mouth, taking the whole room in with those big dark eyes.

    That’s a one-year-old. They have absolutely no idea what’s happening and they’re somehow still the most magnetic person in the space.

    A mother and father lovingly embrace their toddler daughter in a warm and colorful indoor setting.
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    The Grandparents

    This is the part I always tell families not to skip the multi-generational portraits. Four grandparents, dressed beautifully, gathered around one little girl on her very first birthday. Those images don’t happen twice. One grandmother held Esme cheek to cheek while the party carried on around them, and that quiet moment inside a loud celebration? That’s the real photograph.

    Decorative ceiling ornaments including colorful paper chains, shiny disco balls, and star shapes against a hazy background.
    A young child with dark hair, wearing a white dress adorned with colorful butterflies, smiles and playfully touches their finger to their lips. In the background, a vibrant display of balloons in various colors is visible. Avondale Chicago first birthday photographer
    Close-up of reflective disco balls with a mosaic appearance, placed on a colorful surface. Avondale Chicago first birthday photographer
    An elderly woman wearing a turquoise hijab embraces a young girl in a white dress with colorful floral embroidery, with a festive background featuring balloons.
    A joyful family celebration featuring a man, a woman, and a toddler. The man is wearing a colorful striped jacket and pointing at the child. The woman is holding the toddler, who is dressed in a white outfit with colorful floral embroidery. Behind them is a festive backdrop with balloons and a sign that says 'It's Fun to Be One.' Avondale Chicago first birthday photographer
    A black and white photo featuring two women in traditional attire, one holding a young girl dressed in a floral dress, while two elderly men smile beside them. Avondale Chicago first birthday photographer

    Mom and Dad at One Year

    Both parents leaned in on either side of her — faces close, her little hand at her mouth, completely in her own world. It’s black and white because it deserved to be timeless. One year in, and these two are so clearly still completely gone for their daughter. That one’s going on a wall.

    By the end of a first birthday, parents are always a mix of emotional, exhausted, and so proud. They made it through the whole first year. That’s worth documenting.

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    I photograph first birthday parties throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs including neighborhoods like Avondale, Logan Square, Bucktown, and beyond. Whether you’re hosting at home, at a venue, or anywhere in between, I’ll be there to document all of it honestly.

    First birthday sessions start at $425/hour with a two-hour minimum. Book your session here →

    A colorful cake featuring a yellow duck design with the name 'ESME' in bright red letters on the base.
    A joyful family portrait featuring a man in a colorful striped shirt, a woman in a blue top, and a baby wearing a white dress with colorful flowers. They are smiling in front of a festive backdrop with balloons.
    A close-up of round, dark brown sweets soaked in syrup, served in a white dish with a stainless steel spoon.
    A family posing together in front of a colorful balloon backdrop at a celebration event. There are five individuals: an elderly man in glasses and a gray cap, a man in a striped shirt holding a young girl in a white dress, a woman in a blue top and red plaid pants, and a woman in a pink and blue outfit. Avondale Chicago first birthday photographer
    A lively indoor gathering with people socializing, decorated with colorful balloons and streamers, in a bright room with large windows. Avondale Chicago first birthday photographer