I‘m honestly so so thankful for these images and this session! This new baby girl’s sweet mama is a pediatrician and out of an abundance of caution, this was my first newborn session in this season 100% outside, 100% distanced, and 100% unposed by me. And it went so so well, and showed me that this can work really well for as much of this season as needed! Confession though: Sweet baby Mae is perfection, and that helped a lot! She was so happy to just do whatever we needed her to do, and calmed down instantly after any little bouts of fussing! And of course, her big sister, mom, and dad were a huge help- Meredith, you are an absolute rockstar to be wrapping and posing and moving things around so soon after you had this sweet baby, and outside in the heat! I can’t wait for you to see these photos– and what a gorgeous backyard to do this all in!
I photographed this little love when she was a newborn too- her post is linked below! She is just the sweetest little girl!
The gang’s all here!! She is just precious! This is one of my favorites on the left!
Full gallery coming soon, V family! To see the newborn session I photographed for Mae’s sweet older sister, click here!
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I'm Jill, a wedding and portrait photographer based out of Chicago and Central Illinois, and available world wide! I'm also a photography educator, wife to my favorite person on the planet, mama to 3 amazing kids and an energetic Aussie, and obsessed with statement jewelry and all desserts (especially fruit pies!).
As a past high school teacher, I have a major heart for education. After going full time in my business, I have built a business I love that gives me an almost 6 figure salary and allows me to be home part time with my kids. I dream for you to run a business that enhances your life and lights you up, and I believe I can help you learn how to do it with a little hustle and a lot of heart!
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You're in the right place! As a past high school teacher, educating others is my life's work and a HUGE part of my business! I have been teaching moms and hobbyists how to use their camera from first purchasing it all the way to coaching them into businesses of their own, and I'd love to help you as well, wherever you are (and whatever camera you have!).
I'm so glad you are here! Teaching Photographers and other small business owners how to run more joyful, successful, and profitable businesses is one of my favorite parts of my business! I specialize in working with photographers to make their goals a reality (or figure out what their goals should be in the first place!).
These are so gorgeous! Let me tell you, Meredith is my bestie and she’s always this amazing. It’s truly inspiring. So glad you got to capture these wonderful family moments ❤️
That is a lucky draw in the friend jackpot!! Thanks for your kind words!!
Being the grandmother, I thank you so Thank you so much for capturing such beautiful memories. I am so fortunate and grateful to be a part of my son and lovely wife’s family which has now been blessed with another precious daughter. You revealed the love they have for both their children as well as one another.
This is so sweet Carol- what a lovely family you have!!! Thank you for your kind words!
Such beauty-so touching. I almost cried! These photos really capture life!
That is SUCH a great compliment and exactly what I try to do!!!