Whine & Cheese

Let's be honest-Illinois weather does not always cooperate for outdoor sessions. Sometimes studio is for the best, and I'm always happy...

As I walked through the halls of Silver Cross hospital I was taken back to my own birth experience, although the hospital had a different...

I had the privilege of being a small part of this family's journey, and capturing the moment they became a family of four was such a cool...

Most of you know-we are a homeschool family with two wild boys. We love to travel and hate the cold, so winter is the perfect time to...

I can't believe I never posted my book on here, but almost a year later here we are. I've always been driven towards helping friends and...

It seems like there's been so many girls in the studio lately, but this boy was a stand out! He looked great in everything we tried, and...

This little one was so cute and I love how her photos came out. Momma was happy to use all of my succulent props and boho florals. I'm...

This baby girl came in ready to roll and let us get so many amazing shots. I absolutely love the vibes fo her newborn session, with some...

Fall and winter are prime time for extended family sessions. It totally makes sense, if you have family coming to visit anyways you...

Saying goodbye to fall is so hard. We love fall activities, from pumpkin patches to hikes through the colorful trees. Bonfire weather is...

I absolutely love when clients come back with new baby siblings. In this case, I was able to capture their fourth child! It was quite a...

She's glowing and I'm here for it. I love everything about this night. The venue was magical, and this couple deserved every moment of...

If you're new here, the thing to know is that we love creamy neutrals here! It's so flattering and timeless, and it'll match any room...

I love fancy gowns. There's something so magical about floral and tulle! This location and family couldn't have been more perfect to...

Fall just has the best vibes. We have so many fun activities and it seems like everyone is so much more family-focused in the months...

I love antique shopping. I've been to just about every shop from Wilmington to Naperville! When we go on road trips I can sometimes...

Babies don't always smile during their sessions. In fact, they don't even usually smile. It's quite rare, maybe one baby out of twenty...

Newborn photography has always captured my interest. There's something so precious about a brand new baby, and especially how quickly...

The sky was ominous that day, and for the entire morning leading up to our start time I was so worried the rain would come crashing down...

Fall family photos are coming up fast and dates will be booking up! I love being able to meet new people and watch the joy on their...