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Spirit of the Soul.

Frankfort senior photographer captures authentic senior portrait at outdoor location.

Senior Prep Guide

June 17, 2026

Quick Prep Guide for Your Senior Session: Outfits and Schedules That Work for Busy Families Senior portrait season has a way of sneaking up on families.One day your kid is a freshman, and the next, you're realizing the session needs to be booked, outfits need to be chosen, and somehow none of it has happened yet.Well, that day has arrived, and if this sounds all too familiar, you're in great company.The prep side of senior portraits is something that most seniors (and their ...

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Chicago lifestyle family photographer captures relaxed family sessions in coordinated outfits during a natural family photo session.

What No One Tells You Before Your First Family Photo Session

April 24, 2026

What No One Tells You Before Your First Family Photo SessionYou have been thinking about booking a family session for a while now. Maybe you keep putting it off because the timing never feels right, or because you are not sure the kids will cooperate, or because you cannot figure out what everyone should wear. And underneath all of that is a quieter worry: what if it just doesn't work out the way you are hoping?Before your session with me, there are a few things I wish every family knew. Not to ...

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10 things I miss about my Littles.

February 16, 2025

 When I photograph littles in my studio, I am completely sincere when I tell parents how happy they will be that they captured these days for their own kids. These tiny humans are going to grow up and the simple moments will become a distant memory all too soon.As a working mom and a professional photojournalist, I was lucky; there was always a camera nearby. But I often regret not being more intentional with their portraits. Even though I am incredibly proud ...

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Frankfort senior photographer captures authentic senior portrait at outdoor location.

Senior Prep Guide

June 17, 2026

Quick Prep Guide for Your Senior Session: Outfits and Schedules That Work for Busy Families Senior portrait season has a way of sneaking up on families.One day your kid is a freshman, and the next, you're realizing the session needs to be booked, outfits need to be chosen, and somehow none of it has happened yet.Well, that day has arrived, and if this sounds all too familiar, you're in great company.The prep side of senior portraits is something that most seniors (and their ...

Read More
Chicago lifestyle family photographer captures relaxed family sessions in coordinated outfits during a natural family photo session.

What No One Tells You Before Your First Family Photo Session

April 24, 2026

What No One Tells You Before Your First Family Photo SessionYou have been thinking about booking a family session for a while now. Maybe you keep putting it off because the timing never feels right, or because you are not sure the kids will cooperate, or because you cannot figure out what everyone should wear. And underneath all of that is a quieter worry: what if it just doesn't work out the way you are hoping?Before your session with me, there are a few things I wish every family knew. Not to ...

Read More

10 things I miss about my Littles.

February 16, 2025

 When I photograph littles in my studio, I am completely sincere when I tell parents how happy they will be that they captured these days for their own kids. These tiny humans are going to grow up and the simple moments will become a distant memory all too soon.As a working mom and a professional photojournalist, I was lucky; there was always a camera nearby. But I often regret not being more intentional with their portraits. Even though I am incredibly proud ...

Read More
Frankfort senior photographer captures authentic senior portrait at outdoor location.

Senior Prep Guide

June 17, 2026

Quick Prep Guide for Your Senior Session: Outfits and Schedules That Work for Busy Families Senior portrait season has a way of sneaking up on families.One day your kid is a freshman, and the next, you're realizing the session needs to be booked, outfits need to be chosen, and somehow none of it has happened yet.Well, that day has arrived, and if this sounds all too familiar, you're in great company.The prep side of senior portraits is something that most seniors (and their ...

Read More
Chicago lifestyle family photographer captures relaxed family sessions in coordinated outfits during a natural family photo session.

What No One Tells You Before Your First Family Photo Session

April 24, 2026

What No One Tells You Before Your First Family Photo SessionYou have been thinking about booking a family session for a while now. Maybe you keep putting it off because the timing never feels right, or because you are not sure the kids will cooperate, or because you cannot figure out what everyone should wear. And underneath all of that is a quieter worry: what if it just doesn't work out the way you are hoping?Before your session with me, there are a few things I wish every family knew. Not to ...

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Life in Moments. Art for a Lifetime.
Family Photographer, Senior Portraits, Children's Photographer, Frankfort, Illinois

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