Scott Family || Chicago, IL Family Session

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Rakoczy Family || Valparaiso, IN Family Session

As your kids get older, you may be a little less likely to have your family photos taken. However, I encourage you to still do them! These years are still so precious and your kids are probably growing up faster than you could believe. Take some time to capture these older ages too. I promise you that we will still capture some sweet memories that will be cherished for years to come.

Side note, I am also a huge fan of grabbing some solo parent photos too even when it is a family session. It’s so important to capture your love too!

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Tanaka Family || Humboldt Park Chicago, IL Family Session

This was my second time capturing the Tanaka family and what a joy it was. Our first session together was back when their son, Logan, was just two months old. Now he is two-and-a-half year old with a personality that just lights up the room. The smiles shared by this family were infectious. I am so thankful my work brings me to a place that captures the pure joy and happiness children bring to the world.

Looking forward to capturing this family again now that they’ve got a new little man added to the fam!

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Cantigny Park Family Session || Wheaton, IL Family Session

Gosh, I love the Fall! Not only are the colors of the trees gorgeous, but it also such a great time for family photos! I had such a sweet time with Chris, Ellen and their sweet baby girl, Brooklyn. The morning of the session, Brooklyn starting doing this thing where she'd stick her tongue out. So throughout the session, she stuck her tongue out and it was the cutest thing! 

One thing about family sessions that I've come to learn is that you truly don't know what to expect when children are around. You may have a baby that is happy the whole time, or you may have a baby that isn't really feeling it that day... towards the end of this session Brooklyn really wasn't feeling it. BUT there are some hilariously cute teary photos of her that her parents will equally cherish because sometimes that's real life. Babies aren't going to be smiley all the time and that's okay! My thought is this - Those teary moments are great to capture too because they will certainly be apart of your journey as a parent and having moments like these to look back on when your kids are older will give you all a good laugh or two!

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Wolken Family Session || Chicago, IL Family Photographer

If you've been following my work for a bit you may have noticed that I mostly photograph couples. Recently, I have also grown to love family sessions. There is something so special and sweet about coming into a family's space and capturing their life and love for each other. Capturing a family's unique antics and personalities has been such a joy for me. You never really know what you're walking into with each session. 

Earlier this month I had the pleasure of capturing the Wolken family. About one week earlier they had welcomed their adorable new son into their family, and it was so fun to see the happiness everyone shared for this little ball of joy - especially their older son. His reactions are truly priceless.

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Valparaiso Family Session || Valparaiso, IN Family Session

Julie and Wayne welcomed Graham into their life just one year ago... and then moved into their new home in Valparaiso, IN about a month ago. Safe to say they have had an eventful year! 

When Julie invited me to their home to capture photos of them in their new background, I couldn't have been more thrilled. Loved capturing these precious moments for this family of three. 

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Palmer Square Park, Logan Square Family Session || Chicago, IL Family Photographer

This sweet family welcomed their son Logan into their world just two months ago. On a gorgeous sun-filled morning in May, I met these three in Palmer Square Park for their first family session. Logan is such an adorable baby who enjoys sticking his tough out, blowing bubbles, and snuggling up to his mom & dad. 

Hope you enjoy these highlights from this adorbale family session! 

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Logan Square Family Session || Chicago, IL Family Photographer

Just a few months ago, this sweet family welcomed Judah into their world. I had the joy of capturing some adorable moments for them in their home. Quickly I learned that Judah enjoys putting his hands in his mouth, playing with his cute little feet, and flying through the air (with some support from his parents, of course!). Hope you enjoy some favorites from this session! 

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Leia || Westville, IN Newborn Session

Back in November I did Amanda and Josh's pregnancy reveal shoot, maternity shoot in April and now newborn session! Leia (yes, the name was inspired by Star Wars - I asked!)  is absolutely adorable and I've loved being apart of this journey with them. Enjoy all this cuteness from their latest session! 

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Amanda + Josh || Chesterton, IN Maternity Session

I've known Amanda + Josh since last November when I photographed their pregnancy reveal session. As I have watched their family grow, I am reminded of what a joy it is to be a lifestyle photographer. I've been able to experience and share in the excitement with my clients as they celebrate new life chapters. This sunset maternity session was nothing short of beautiful, and I am that much more excited to meet their newborn come June.

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Jake + Amy + Kayla + Mason || Hobart, IN Family Session

This family shoot with Jake, Amy, Kayla and Mason was such a treat! County Line Orchard in the Fall created the perfect backdrop. You can clearly see the joy that they all bring to each other. I am also so grateful to call them my family! 

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Josh + Amanda + Hayden || Valparaiso, IN Pregnancy Reveal Session

Amanda, Josh, and six-year-old, Hayden, wanted to share their exciting news with their family and friends through photos. It was such an honor to be a part of this exciting time! I hope you enjoy some of my favorites from this Fall shoot.

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Molnar Family || Valparaiso, IN Family Session

Chris, Dawn, Ben, Bethany, Brett and Brianna's family session started out with Chris (dad) calling me Tricia - Brett (his son) told him that was my name. When Chris said this I looked confused, but quickly realized what happened as everyone, except Chris, was laughing hysterically. It was a great way to kick off this family session! 

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