Lake County IL Maternity Photographer

August 22, 2018August 20, 2018

First Little Blessing {Glencoe Beach IL, Maternity Photographer}

This duo was so adorable during their maternity photo session at Glencoe Beach! They are expecting their first little one and they couldn’t be more excited for his arrival. Mommy and Daddy are going to be the sweetest parents…I just know it! Mommy and Daddy were college sweet-hearts who have been waiting patiently for this little blessing.

We picked out the perfect location for their photos, Glencoe Beach. I’ve never been there before but within 60 seconds of arriving I was so excited for our photo session. The water background, the beautiful stone walkway, and the adorable little beach house was amazing and their photos prove it. The weather was perfect for our session too! We also visited a few spots outside of Glencoe Beach during our photo session to add extra variety to their photos. There is an adorable train station downtown that was the perfect background to capture a few fun / personal photos. Mommy and Daddy went to school in the New York Area so we had to do a few Yankee images for Dad and toss in an alma-mater image for a fun school announcement.

I love the colors that Mommy picked out for her maternity photos. The dresses were perfect to show off her adorable little baby bump while daddy was able to stay comfy in classic golf polos. It’s always important that everyone is comfortable in what they wear for their photos. Many people can feel nervous in-front of the camera and the last thing you want to add to your nerves is feeling unsure of your clothes.

Take a peek and see the cuteness that ensued during our Glencoe Beach Maternity photo session.

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July 7, 2015July 5, 2015

Cozy Indoor Baby Bump {Lake County IL, Maternity Photographer}

Sometimes things don’t always go as planned…it rains the day of your BBQ or you get sick right before a big vacation. I know the last thing you want to hear are the words “Life happens”…but it does. The only way to not let these ruined plans ruin your experience is to realize that what you have is often times just as perfect and maybe even better! Maybe having an outdoor BBQ would limit how much engagement you had with your guests and being inside was a more intimate experience? Maybe getting sick before vacation meant that you would force yourself to rest and relax more than what you would normally do and come back more rejuvenated and refreshed? Sometimes things don’t always go as planned with photo sessions…but part of my job is to make you realize that that tiny change doesn’t matter!

This mommy and daddy had a few changes with their maternity photo session. First we had some rainy weekends, then we had an almost birthday come sooner than anticipated…but in the end we managed to capture some very precious memories. Sometimes Mommy’s and Daddy’s are nervous that their house isn’t pretty enough or clean enough for photos indoors and I always reassure them that things will be just fine. You never realized how much light you get in your bedroom when you open the curtain a bit or how dramatic and attractive the light can be coming from your living room windows, with the help of a little strategic chaise placement.

Being inside for this maternity session helped mommy and daddy feel cozy and relaxed with each other…they were able to snuggle up with ease and we even got to include their first fur baby in a photo. Sometimes, these cozy, at home sessions can be a favorite of mine…

Take a peek at what I mean…

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July 2, 2015June 30, 2015

One Year Plus Journey {Lake County IL, Photographer}

This past month a year+ photography journey has come to a semi-end. I only say semi-end because I won’t get to see these five nearly as much as I did over the past year. I adored getting to see the three E’s every three months…they made every photo session full of laughs and smiles. It’s been amazing to see how over the course of a year two older siblings can welcome in a new little one to their duo – now trio. Big sister has grown more and more in love with her baby brother and I think baby brother even grew a little smitten with his big sister. I love when little ones are learning to give kisses and all you get is a big open mouth on your cheek!

I loved being able to capture all of the special moments a little one has during their first year. First, they are cute and cuddly as newborns. Then, they start to show arm strength and head strength with pushing up. Next, they show balance with being able to sit. After that, they show desire to stand with kneeling. And lastly, they are standing! It’s so amazing to look back over this year and see these special moments within Baby E’s first year.

It was also a joy to see the older two grow and show their personalities more and more during each visit. It was so great to be able to capture the flower picking, tomato picking, toy playing moments along with Baby E.

I can’t wait to see this handsome, brown eyed, cutie continue to grow up! (Along with his siblings.)

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June 16, 2015June 16, 2015

Summer Lovin’ {Lake County IL, Maternity Photographer}

Memorial Day weekend is the kickoff to summer, and living in the Midwest we are continuously rolling the dice with warm days and cold days. This day though was perfect for Heather and Dave. The temperature was spot on, no heavy winds, and beautiful sunlight. I picked this specific location because it gave us the option to play in the water without being in Lake Michigan and provide a perfect Lake County feel to the maternity photos. We met early on Saturday morning to beat the cookout crowds and enjoy some quite moments before everyone’s weekend festivities would begin. I thought we would be the first ones at the park, but I couldn’t believe how early some people must like starting their Memorial weekend parties.

I love meeting first time parents-to-be. I get so excited thinking about the amazing time they are soon to experience that will change their lives forever. I also love seeing how cozy and loving parents-to-be are with each other. Heather and Dave were no exception and I could tell right away that these two were going to be adorable. They had zero problems cozying up to one another and they were open to getting a little wet. The results are purely beautiful memories before their little one arrives!

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January 8, 2015

Cute As A Button Bump {Lake County IL, Maternity Photographer}

Be forewarned you are about to experience super little bump cuteness!

This couple was too much to handle during our session together…trust me, you’ll understand when you see how cute they are…and I had such a hard time picking a few photos from their session to share with you! Not only are they adorable and sweet but they are also fur parents! They have two cute little cats that made sure to get in on the photo action during our time together.

I loved how mom picked out the perfect colors for her photos. Does she not look so adorable in everything she put on?!?! Dad was also so cute…he would gently touch Mom’s little bump during the session…the sweet little touches that make you just go “Awe” but not in the cheesy way at all…in the super cute, he is going to be a great dad way.

I just got news that their little one arrived and I can’t wait to meet their newest addition!

Time for your cuteness overload!

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