Chicago Newborn & Pet Photographer

Hi, I'm Courtney. Professional photographer. Coffee addict. Dog mom. Light Chaser. Auntie Coney to six beautiful nieces. Crazy Dancer. Swiftie.

I live on sunshine, dancing, pups, coffee, flowers and snuggles. Lover of life, music, pretty things and especially love. I have the best job in the world! I'm just a big goof with a camera. I like to have fun and will do whatever it takes to get you relaxed. I can relate to how uncomfortable it can be to have your photo taken, and I strive to capture the real you. 

I cry at weddings, tv shows, silly commercials and oftentimes when I'm just walking down the street and see a beautiful moment. I'm touched by moments that fill people up and I feel all the feelings! It makes me pay close attention to these moments, and document them in your life, to grab frame-worthy sentiments. My sensitivity is an attribute!

Professional photographer by trade with a commercial photography degree but specializing in portraits. I have over 15 years experience photographing people. I know my way around the camera, light, people, moments and displaying your memories. You’re in great hands!

Photography allows me to pursue my dreams of documenting beauty in pursuit of a happy existence, all while providing lasting memories.

To be able to tell the personal stories of your life, to be allowed into your most intimate moments, takes a lot of trust from you and I honor the sacredness of the experience. Whether you're planning to have your baby's birth captured, your newborns first photo session at home, their first steps or their final steps of high school, or your pup’s birthday I'll be there to document with a sense of wonder and adoration. 

You may start out as my client, but we'll soon be friends. (PS, I’m a hugger!) I want to know all about you, your family, your world. I'll take it in and will tell your story with beautiful images. We only have this one crazy life and I truly believe in living it to the fullest, and taking the time document it AND display it.

My only desire is for you to have an absolute blast at your session. We'll laugh a lot and we might even have a dance party!

I live in Chicago, one of my favorite cities in the U.S. but don't worry, I'm also still servicing my southeast Wisconsin clients and I TRAVEL ANYWHERE. Come have some fun with me! 

xoxo, Courtney