Sweet Little Pumpkin - Madison Newborn Session - Madison, WI

I’ve been photographing this sweet little family since their oldest was a few weeks old. Baby number 3 came a few weeks ago and I was SO excited when they asked me to come back to Madison for his newborn photos. This family is so special to me not only because I’ve been photographing them for so long, but because I grew up two houses down from Adam and he and his brothers were always like brothers to me. (Like the time they locked my sisters and I in the laundry room when we were over for a snow day, or when we would make homemade fruit rollups or popcorn/cranberry strands at Christmas time!!) I will always adore him like older sisters do, and I love how much he loves Lindsey and their little family! It was so hare to choose just a few, but my favorites from their session are below. Welcome to the world, Mr. Mac! You are SO loved.

PS. Award for family with the best hair goes to these guys!

Happy Halloween! Alive Rescue Howl 'O Ween Photos at Pooch Hotel - Chicago, IL

Happy Howl ‘o Ween!!!! If you’re looking for a 4-legged companion, adopt, don’t shop! Cue the drumroll for these adorable, snuggly and sweet pups that are looking for their forever homes. If I could bring them all home, I would in a heartbeat! Alive Rescue in Chicago is amazing. Check them out!

10 Year Anniversary! Plus a Contest!

It's my 10th anniversary of photographing people this year and I think that calls for a celebration! And to show how much I appreciate you all following along with me, I’m going to celebrate by giving away an ultra-mini session, a $350* value. Enter by:⠀
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1️⃣ Following me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/courtneylaperphoto/
2️⃣ Tagging someone you think would LOVE a mini session in the comments below.

Receive bonus entries by:

3️⃣ Sharing the giveaway on your feed or story (make sure you tag @courtneylaperphoto so I can see it)
4️⃣ Liking the Courtney Michelle Photography Facebook page. Share the giveaway on your feed or story (make sure you tag Courtney Michelle Photography so I can see it)

Each tagged friend or share is an entry. I’ll select a winner on the evening of November 5th.⠀

Giveaway ends November 5th.

*Ultra-mini session giveaway equals a 40-minute session and two mini 3x3 books. Couple, child, family, pet sessions only. Excludes newborn, boudoir and extended family. Winner must be located in Chicago, IL or Dane County, WI or willing to travel to either location.