The Garfield Park Conservatory: This is my favorite winter spot! It’s super warm and you kinda feel like you’re somewhere tropical with the heat and all the plants. It’s especially nice to visit on super cold days in Chicago. In fact, a lot of photos I’ve taken here look like they were taken outside…or in Hawaii. A client told me once that a friend saw one of their photos taken here and thought they went on vacation!
Read MoreThinking about booking a fall family photo session? Imagining the pretty leaves changing color and beautiful soft golden hour light? But it’s only April…you want a session in October. Might as well wait a few months to book, right? WRONG! Summer and fall are both very busy times for photographers. Specifically August-December, with September, October, and November being the busiest for me personally. It’s best to book your session as early as you can.
Read MoreYou’ve scheduled the date for your family photo session, and have an amazing photographer booked (if you’re in Chicago, hopefully it’s me!). Now what? How do you prepare for your photo shoot? Here are some things to consider and ways to prepare…
Read MorePersonally, I think it’s important to document your family and your life through family photo sessions as often as you can. You could do it every couple of years, but then you’re missing out on all the big changes your little ones go through. Ideally I think once a year is great.
Read MoreAround the holidays I did a really special family photo session here in Chicago, in Lincoln Square. I was told ahead of time that this family had a two and a half year old son, and daughter that passed away shortly after she was born in early 2022. They wanted to include their daughter’s photo and a container with her ashes in our photo session… and of course, I said we could absolutely do that and I thought it would be great to honor her in that way.
Read MoreIt’s that time again! Summer is here and outdoor family photo sessions are in full swing. I love getting outside for family sessions…and Chicago has so many great spots (click the button below to check out my blog post about locations!). I mainly offer two times of the day for my outdoor sessions…morning around 9-10am, and later in the day, about an hour before sunset (golden hour).
Read MoreDo you know that having family photos up can boost a child’s self-esteem? Really! According to actual research, when kids see themselves in photos that are hung in their home it can help them feel like a valued and important part of the family. Seeing their photo on the wall every day, lets them know they are loved and helps them develop a positive self image…more so than kids who grow up in homes without any family photos up. Great reason to order some prints and hang them up.
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