Oh this sweet family!  Truly one of my favorites.  I have been friends with Morgan and Damien for over TEN years (all of which they have been together, and many more than that!) and just loved watching them in absolutely every season of life…but this is my very favorite to see them in.  They are […]

It is way past time for another house update!  I’m going to share lots of updated pictures of the continued drywall process…but this post is about something different!  Today, I’m sharing about some of the mistakes we made– and tips for other potential builders–in the early stages of our project!  I will share another post or two […]

The hustle, the noise, the pace, the fun, the energy…there is a lot about the beautiful, large, crazy city of Chicago that draws me to it.  Annie and Jon’s wedding had elements of all of that and so much more.  From the moment we got there to the moment we left, we saw act after […]

You guys…I’m just not sure I have ever photographed a more smiley little 8 month old than this one!  Sweet Joey was happy at his 4 month session too (and that one is often a bit tricky for babies) but he was a total start this time (along with his darling 2 older brothers, BOTH […]

When I think of these two and what I know of them, I think of adventure and fun and friendship and really fully living.  In between when Ellie, Ryne, and I took these photos just 2 weeks ago, they have jumped out of planes!  While I just met Ryne for the first time, I have […]

From the first day I met Maggie and Blake, I was immediately drawn to them.  They are friendly and kind, super easy going and don’t fret about pointless things in life…but I know that’s not the only reason.  We also share a love for the simple country life and I know that draws me to […]

School starts today. For E1, we have been doing this for a few years.  I miss him when he’s gone and miss the time with him, but the days when I got all his time are quite far removed, and it feels like riding a bike again after a long break when the school year […]

There are just certain sessions where everything…everything…gels and magic happens.  This was one of those sessions for me!  A beautiful baby girl who slept wonderfully and was so sweet, a gorgeous home with lots of light and beautiful spaces to photograph, and parents who I feel like I could just sit and have a drink with […]

I am SO excited to announce 2019 Tree Farm Mini-Sessions!  These mini-sessions will get photos back to you within 2 weeks so it is very possible to use them for your family Christmas card, and such a fun way to get updated portraits!   These mini-sessions are perfect for families, seniors (class of 2020!!!), and couples!! Here […]