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  • Jackson Park self portraits | Chicago Motherhood Photography

    Jackson Park self portraits | Chicago Motherhood Photography

    Well hello there. I dragged my kids out for some Jackson Park self portraits and a new adventure. You want to know something? It felt amazing. I’ve missed getting behind the lens, I used to do it so damn much before. It always felt like it pushed my growth. I think I’m currently stifling my creativity. So tragic right? I’m not sure why I’m holding my self back. When I know I can do anything and everything.

    mom and daughter in front of water Jackson Park self portraits
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    Creating Memories through Jackson Park Self Portraits

    I always get super thrilled when I picture my kids in the future. I imagine them showing these to their partners and going on and on about our adventures. This would surely make me the best mom ever lol. However, little do they know how much of this is actually for me. It is healing. In addition, connecting to nature is my jam. I want to point out all of the beauty to them, and also the grandness of them within this beauty. Check out the Jackson Park website to see when the best time to go visit. I recommend at the end of spring, beautiful blooms emerge.

    mom and daughter embrace near a lake in jackson park in chicago il

    It is spring time and I’m sure I’ll never stop being in awe of how things just come back year after year. No matter what happens, trees and flowers bloom. You blink and there are little sprouts everywhere. They are not announcing their arrival; they are just being. Consequently, I am working incessantly to stay present. Everyday is a new way to show up.

    A collage of three images featuring a woman and a young boy in various poses. The left image shows the woman hugging the boy by a body of water, the center image depicts them sitting together in a grassy area with the boy smiling, and the right image captures them closely engaged in conversation.
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    kids playing near ducks Jackson Park self portraits
    Two young people sitting by a riverbank, embracing each other while surrounded by trees and grass.
    A black and white photo of a woman walking near a pond, carrying a child in her arms, smiling.
    Three images of children playing by a pond, showcasing different moods and expressions. The first and last images are in black and white, while the middle image is in color, depicting the children sharing an activity.
    A woman and a girl sitting on grass, with the woman brushing the girl's hair. The scene is surrounded by wildflowers, depicted in both color and black and white.
    A mother and daughter embrace while lying on a grassy field adorned with purple flowers, both smiling and enjoying a moment together.

    Finding Growth in the Spring Season

    But I’m super fucking impatient. I desperately want something to tell me “Adri you are healed,” but I guess there will never come a sign. Just like the little sprouts, I just have to be. Day in and day out, I continue to attempt at this life until I’m no longer trying to heal all of my wounds. Maybe I’m being silly and that’s the point I’m missing. You are just never finished.

    I guess time will tell, as time always does. As I look back as a chicago family photographer motherhood was a huge catalyst toward healing, or at least the beginning of feeling. I know I need to stay present and stay in the beauty of spring. Let it teach me. Ultimately, I will take in all of the beauty and just await the new season of life.

  • Jackson Park Maternity Photographer | Beach Session

    Jackson Park Maternity Photographer | Beach Session

    We headed to the beach at Jackson Park on Chicago’s South Side for her maternity session the warmth of Lake Michigan that August made it feel like a completely different world. As a Jackson Park maternity photographer, I am still flabbergasted by this mama’s beauty and her steady energy. Sometimes in this line of work, you get to meet truly calm and powerful souls who make documenting motherhood feel like pure magic.

    Pregnant woman sitting on the sand, gently cradling her belly while wearing an orange bikini. Jackson Park Maternity Photographer
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    Planning Your Session with a Jackson Park Maternity Photographer

    Working as a Jackson Park maternity photographer allows me to offer my clients incredible variety, but on this day, the water was our focus. Given the high temperatures that week, the beach was the only place to stay comfortable. The typical icy lake had turned lukewarm and refreshing, providing a serene environment for her “goddess” inspired portraits.

    To say that she made my job easy would be an understatement; she looked like she was naturally made for basking in the sun. Jackson Park offers such a poetic backdrop for these stories, blending the wildness of the water with the quiet strength of the surrounding landscape. As a Chicago Maternity Photographer whether we are in the Japanese Gardens or on the sand, the South Side has a soul all its own.

    A smiling pregnant woman sitting on the sand, wearing a strapless top and jewelry, with a natural background of grass and sunlight. Jackson Park Maternity Photographer

    Documenting Your Visual Legacy in Chicago

    As a Chicago maternity photographer, I love when a location mirrors a mother’s internal power. This session was about more than just the scenery; it was about documenting the transition into motherhood. These photos represent the beginning of a visual legacy that your children will look back on for years to come.

    Whether you are planning a birth at home or a hospital delivery, these moments are fleeting and precious. To give you an update, she had her birth shortly after our session. The same beautiful plan she told me about, she brought to fruition. Every birth story is beautiful, and every mama deserves to have her strength captured with grace and authenticity.

    A pregnant woman stands confidently in various poses among tall grass, captured in both color and black-and-white photography. Jackson Park Maternity Photographer
    A pregnant woman kneeling on a sandy beach, wearing a patterned brown bikini top and surrounded by tall grass. Jackson Park Maternity Photographer
    A pregnant woman in a bikini stands in tall grass, holding a stick, with a serene expression and soft sunlight illuminating the scene. Jackson Park Maternity Photographer
    Pregnant woman smiling while lounging on sandy beach, wearing a bikini top and enjoying the sun. Jackson Park Maternity Photographer
    A pregnant woman in a patterned bikini stands confidently on a sandy beach, silhouetted against the sun. She holds her belly with one hand while posing gracefully.
    Pregnant woman in a bikini standing on a sandy beach, looking confidently to the side with her hands on her hips, illuminated by warm sunlight. Jackson Park Maternity Photographer
    A triptych image featuring a pregnant woman in various poses by the beach in black and white, showcasing her confidence and beauty against a natural backdrop.
    A pregnant woman in a bikini stands confidently against a clear blue sky, showcasing her baby bump. Jackson Park Maternity Photographer
    A pregnant woman wearing a stylish bikini poses gracefully on a sandy beach, with soft sunlight illuminating her silhouette. Jackson Park Maternity Photographer
    A woman in a swimsuit sitting on a rock at the beach, smiling with a palm frond in her hand, with the ocean and clear blue sky in the background. Jackson Park Maternity Photographer
    A close-up portrait of a woman with short hair, wearing a strapless patterned dress, whose face is partially illuminated by shadows created by palm leaves. Jackson Park Maternity Photographer
    A pregnant woman sitting on rocks by a body of water, holding a palm frond, with sunlight reflecting on the water. Jackson Park Maternity Photographer
    A pregnant woman standing in shallow water, holding her belly, with a serene expression and a clear sky in the background.
    A pregnant woman sitting on a rock in the water, enjoying the sun and the serene landscape. Jackson Park Maternity Photographer
    A pregnant woman sitting on the beach, wearing a bikini, with a serene expression and ocean waves in the background. Jackson Park Maternity Photographer
    A pregnant woman sitting by the ocean, smiling contentedly with her eyes closed, enjoying the sun and the waves.
    A pregnant woman standing in the ocean, showcasing her baby bump, in black and white and color photos.
    A pregnant woman standing in shallow water, wearing a brown bikini, with one arm raised behind her head and a serene expression, showcasing her baby bump.
    A pregnant woman standing in the ocean, smiling and holding her belly. The image features three different views: two in color and one in black and white, with a clear sky in the background.
    Pregnant woman standing in shallow water at the beach, wearing a bikini, with a serene expression and hand on her belly.
    A pregnant woman poses gracefully on the beach at sunset, emphasizing her baby bump.
    A pregnant woman in a brown bikini top sits on sandy ground, surrounded by tall grass and trees, with a warm sunset in the background.