Holiday Bliss

Now that Christmas is over, I can share some of the photos I took without spoiling Christmas card surprises! Here's a quick peak from an impromptu holiday session I did with Shannon and Brian, whom you may remember from this past summer, to document their first Chicago home together in the season they love!

I love couple photo sessions SO much! As much as I love pretty outdoor photos, I just adore coming into your home and capturing you doing the things you love to do as a couple. Shannon & Brian drank wine, baked a batch of cookies, snuggled on their couch, danced in their kitchen and had a chocolate chip toss contest! They have a beautiful home here in Chicago and my favorite part about it is their dry-erase frame that they write on to each other. SO sweet!

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If you got engaged over the holidays, let's chat about an engagement session! They're completely customized to your style/taste/liking/activities! 

Baby Charlotte has arrived!

One of my oldest, dearest friends of all time had a baby last week and I headed to the hospital to photograph her when she was two days new. I was ecstatic to head to the hospital for her newborn hospital photos and I'm so excited to introduce Miss Charlotte Grace, welcomed with love by her adoring mom, dad and big sister. 

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Autumn - Class of 2018

Meet Autumn, one of the most kind and thoughtful seniors I've ever photographed. Oh, and she's stunning and has a smile that can light up a room! I photographed her brother two years ago and she was along for the ride that day and was already excited about her senior photos back then. I just knew we were going to have a blast for hers and she came prepared with balloons, bubbles, glitter and outfits galore! I had so much fun getting to know you, Autumn, and can't wait to hear what you do in the world. Best of luck, sweet girl!