Waiting for Little Brother {Round Lake IL, Maternity Photographer}

Are you ready to see the most adorable maternity photo session and the more adorable big brother? I have the cutest family for you! Waiting for another member to the join the family is full of excitement and nerves.

Will big brother love his little sibling?
How will our family handle going from the 3 musketeers to a family of 4?
Am I ready to see my first baby be a big brother?

I ask myself these are questions when thinking about having more babies and these are questions I’m sure every mommy / daddy think about when growing their family. This adorable family is taking that leap and going from 3 to 4 with such calmness I am jealous. They are all cool, calm, and collected. I pray I am the same way if we are able to grow our family!

I photographed big brother when he was brand new and when mommy and daddy were waiting for his arrival so I was so excited to get to photograph baby #2. Watching a family grow is just so amazing and special for me. Big brother was perfect during our photo session and he is seriously one of the most adorable little boys I have ever met!

I love the colors and outfits that mommy picked out for everyone to wear. The photo session was early in the day and the light / location were perfect. The forest preserves we are surrounded by are always beautiful and they alway provide such a simple classic backdrop for family photos. Also, don’t worry…we did take the photos earlier this year so the weather was sweater weather and we weren’t sweating during the photo session.

Take a peak at how cute this trio is and I will give you a little spoiler…baby brother is just as adorable as big brother!

Round Lake Beach IL Maternity Photographer 1Round Lake Beach IL Maternity Photographer 2Round Lake Beach IL Maternity Photographer 3Round Lake Beach IL Maternity Photographer 4Round Lake Beach IL Maternity Photographer 5Round Lake Beach IL Maternity Photographer 6

Are you expecting a little one?  I would love to capture special maternity photos for you!

Want to book your own personalized maternity session?  Checkout my maternity session information!

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!

Want to see more?  Checkout my Maternity Portfolio!

Are you expecting and interested in booking a session?  Checkout my Maternity Session Information!

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!

Want to see more?  Checkout my Maternity Portfolio!

Are you expecting and interested in booking a session?  Checkout my Maternity Session Information!

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.

Want to see more?  Checkout my Maternity Portfolio!

Are you expecting and interested in booking a session?  Checkout my Maternity Session Information!

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.

Want to see more?  Checkout my Maternity Portfolio!

Are you expecting and interested in booking a session?  Checkout my Maternity Session Information!