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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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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Becoming 4 {Lake County IL, Maternity Photographer}

Being a mom myself to two fur babies, it always makes my heart melt when couples include their fur babies in their photo session with their soon to be first little baby.  Fur babies are a big part of the family and can’t be forgotten with the crazy happenings of new additions. This pup was a pure doll during our time together.  I can’t wait to see him with his little sibling…I’m sure it will be love and protection at first sight.  Mom and Dad were such great troopers during our time together.  Midwest, sunset, summer is a bad mixture for mosquitoes.  But you have to admit this location is worth it.  I think it’s safe to even say that this location is my favorite spot ever!

Take a peek at our time together.

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Becoming Parents {Lake County IL, Maternity Photographer}

Becoming a Mom and a Dad is a big moment…scary moment…exciting moment all wrapped up in a little 7ish pound package.  You wait in worry for 9 months to make sure that you are doing everything you can to keep your little one growing and safe.  There are moments of fear and moments of pure joy all within a short 9 month period.  9 crazy months to grow your “perfect in every way” little one.  This mom and dad are going to be great parents.  Not only are they super cute but they are amazing people as well.  During our little photo reveal time we ended up just sitting and chatting for quite a bit after they saw their photos.  It’s so great to come into a couple’s life and join them on their journey to becoming a Mom & Dad.

Take a peek at our time together.

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