Lakefront Baby Bump {Lake County IL, Maternity Photographer}

This couple is super cute!  They are going to be amazing parents.  They are so calm and relaxed…just going with the flow.  I am seriously jealous of their mad skills.

For their session we mixed in some beach front fun with a little downtown brick boldness.  The sun was perfect for their session and added just the right amount of something extra to this already adorable duo!  (Trio actually if you count the little one.) I am so excited to meet their little one this weekend!

Take a peek at our time together in downtown Kenosha.

Are you expecting or do you know someone who is expecting?  I would love to photograph you / them plus the new little one.  Please contact me with questions or for more information on your custom portrait experience!

Baby L {Grayslake IL, Newborn Photographer}

There are times I wish I had an older sibling…especially one like Big Brother T!  This little girl is one lucky lady…she has an awesome little family! It was such a blast to meet this family and capture these photos of their newest addition.  I love feeling like you’ve known a family for forever when in truth it’s only been a few weeks. How sweet is this little girl?!?!

Welcome Baby L!

Are you expecting or do you know someone who is expecting?  I would love to photograph you / their new little one.  Please contact me with questions or for more information on your custom portrait experience!

 

Summer Rain Wedding {Lake County IL, Wedding Photographer}

They say rain on your wedding day is a good thing. A blessing if you think of it that way. If that’s the case Sarah and Zak were down poured with blessings during their big day! You always want to have memories of your big day…for me it was my dad stepping on the back of my dress…for Sarah & Zak it will likely be the summer monsoon of 2014. The greatest thing though about rain on your wedding day is realizing that not even a little rain can stop family and friends from celebrating such a special and joyous time!  I just know that these two are in for an amazing and wonderful life as Mr & Mrs.
Take a look at their special day! Congratulations Mr & Mrs Johns!

Did you see their beautiful sunset rehearsal?  Check it out here!

Amazing Vendors
Wedding Planner – You Name it Events
Hair & Make Up – Style by Bravura
Flowers – family friend
DJ – Soundshop DJs
Ceremony music – Backthird Entertainment
Cake – Cocoa Bean Geneva
Officiant – Judge Arnold Blockman
Video – Mirar Productions
Location – The Heritage Prairie Farm
Photography – Kate Fredrick Photography
Second Shooter – Photos By Gisselle

Are you getting married?  Or know someone getting married?  I would love to capture their special day!  You can see more of my wedding portfolio here!

Golden Rehearsal {Lake County IL, Wedding Photographer}

This past summer…I know it’s fall but let’s re-live the sunny warm days just a bit more…I got to photograph an absolutely beautiful wedding.  Sarah and Zak were the cutest couple and their families were equally adorable!  Sarah & Zak had picked the perfect place to host their wedding at, The Heritage Prairie Farm.  Have you ever been there?  If not, you seriously need to go.  They have a cute little farmers market during the summer and the location is just stunning.  It’s country, organic, sweet, cozy, all wrapped into a little package.

I don’t think I could have envisioned a better location for these two to get married at…it fit them perfectly.  I joined them for their rehearsal and dinner with their closest family and friends.  This group of people really adore Sarah & Zak and it was so amazing to see how much love and excitement everyone had for this duo.  We were able to sneak away and grab some “day before your wedding” photos before the rehearsal actually started.  It’s so fun to watch a rehearsal…how closely the little kids pay attention because they have very important roles and how much good fun the bridal party likes to give the wedding couple.  Dinner following the rehearsal was amazing, organic pizzas with delicious home made cobbler!  I seriously wished I brought a container to take home some extra cobbler for a late night snack. But to be honest, the best part of the day was the glowing summer sunset that ended their wedding-eve.  Sarah & Zak were surrounded by their loved ones ready to start the journey together as husband and wife.

Their wedding day was even more spectacular so make sure you come back tomorrow to see how their story ends!

Wedding Coordinator: Leanne, You Name It Events
Location: The Heritage Prairie Farm

 

Beach Fun {Racine Wi, Photographer}

This summer has been just beautiful for photos (minus the last week of rain and humidity) but trust me when you watch the next sunset…I bet it will be amazing! I love taking photos when the sun is screaming through the trees before it goes down at night giving everything it touches a beautiful golden glow.  This family’s session happened to be on the perfect night. I mean…there isn’t anything I would have changed, the sun, weather, location…it was magic. It’s the night I pray every client of mine gets to experience for their backdrop…the perfect backdrop.

I knew this family loved the outdoors.  They go to a cabin up north every summer, they enjoy cookouts with family / friends, and making trips to the local pool or Brewer’s games all summer long. This spot by the beach in Racine was perfect for them! I could envision the boys sitting in the tall grass watching the boats in the lake and the family sitting together on the pier with the sun just glowing behind them. Our night together was great…there were bubbles, playing in the sand, rock climbing and even taking an adventure walk to the big red lighthouse near by.  It was a time for the family to have fun, enjoy themselves and have some memories captured.

Here’s to the end of summer but not to forgetting how much fun it was!