Families - Three Sparrows Photography, New Lenox IL Family and Kids Portrait Photographer

Welcome Home Baby Eli! At-home newborn photo session in Mokena IL

August 28, 2019

"A baby boy arrives, and just like that, everything changes.The world gets bigger, hearts grow fuller, and life means more because he’s in it."Yes - I'd say that's true! A baby boy is exciting and wonderful, and it's amazing to look down at your baby and realize that he's God's gift to you...to hold and teach, to kiss and cuddle, and to love forever. I am in awe of the beautiful ways God blesses our lives!The Day Family is enjoying life with their new baby boy. Already, Baby Eli has been loved and prayed fo[...]

Golden Hour Family Portraits at the Roundbarn in Manhattan IL – The Salisbury Family!

August 19, 2019

Beautiful summer sunlight peeking through the trees makes for one lovely backdrop for family photos, that's for sure! I met the Salisbury Family just over a week ago at the Round Barn in Manhattan and I had a blast chatting with them as we walked from spot to spot. Their two boys - one high schooler and one just starting Junior High - were playful and funny...and made the session extra fun with their laughter! This family was a delight and I hope I get the opportunity to photograph them in the future! Here a[...]

The McVeigh Family – Fun Family Photos in New Lenox IL

August 6, 2019

Here's another wonderful family I had the privilege of photographing recently...the McVeighs! One branch of this family (the Pikaleks) was actually one of the first families I ever photographed when I was just getting started with this business. 😊 I was excited to get the chance to see them again - and meet more of their beautiful family! [...]

The Awesome Insalaco Family – Extended Family Photos in Tinley Park IL

July 16, 2019

A family is so amazing to me. It all starts with two people...they have their first baby, then a few more. Years pass, kids marry and have their own children. There's suddenly this wonderful, large group of people that would not be there if God had not brought the first two together so many years before. Amazing, right? That said, I loved getting together with the Insalaco family recently for some extended family photos. I had the joy of photographing Augie and Candice's beautiful crew last year. They'[...]

Celebrating a beautiful new baby! The Rush Family, Dellwood Park Photo Session – Lockport IL

May 30, 2019

"Babies are such a beautiful way to start people."- Don Herald - Meet beautiful, 6-week old Harper! What a beauty! Already, she's smiling and having delightful cooing conversations with her mom and dad! It's amazing to me - and a joy to watch as I see her interact with the people who are her world right now.I had the joy of meeting Harper - along with her mom and dad and grandparents - in beautiful Dellwood Park in Lockport. Mom and dad are in love with their little beauty and the grandparents are totall[...]

The Grice Family – Family Photos in a Naperville Forest Preserve

February 21, 2019

Remember my good friend Courtney? I follow her on Instagram and one day last year, I was thumbing through my feed when I came across a post where she was asking everyone to pray for her best friend's 13-month old baby boy. He had a stroke...yes, a stroke. I never thought something like that was even possible for a baby. At the time, his prognosis was uncertain. Doctors were not sure if he would ever regain the strength to sit up, or walk, or even use the right side of his body. Of course, when the reque[...]

The Terdic Family – Christmas Tree Farm Photo Session, Manhattan IL

February 4, 2019

Well, I realized that I posted a few favorite photos from this session to Instagram back in December, but didn't post my update to the blog! It is, of course, not too late to do it now, especially since the Terdic Family was so awesome and I'm excited to share their photos with you! And, as I sit here on a blustery February afternoon, it warms my heart to look back at photos of this sweet family. The session took place at Green Garden Christmas Tree Farm in Manhattan IL. We had a blast, and the beautiful fa[...]

The Stellwagen Family – Mokena Photographer

January 15, 2019

Well hello and...Happy 2019!! Life's been quite busy as we've started the new year, but it's been good start...and I'm excited for the new year and what it will bring. That said, let's rewind for a moment to see how 2018 ended! My last family session of 2018 actually took place Christmas Eve, and was a last-minute request from Katie Stellwagen who wanted to get photos of her whole family taken while she was in town from out of state. What was particularly interesting about this family - the Stellwagens - was[...]

The Egan Family – Holiday Photos in Festive Downtown Frankfort IL

December 12, 2018

Downtown Frankfort is quite the festive place during the holiday season! While Christmas music filled the air, busy shoppers walked from store to store and a big bonfire warmed cold fingers in the middle of Breidert Green. It was pretty nice! That was the fun backdrop for the Egan Family's Christmas mini session this past weekend. I love that the kids surprised their mom with this photo session!! So sweet and thoughtful![...]

The Hoeft Family – Lockport Family Photos

December 11, 2018

I'm catching up on my blog posts today! As I look back on my calendar from October and November, I'm happy to report that fall 2018 was the busiest fall ever for Three Sparrows Photography! I'm so thankful to all the families that I've had the privilege of photographing this year...I've loved meeting and hanging out with each and every one of them! One of the awesome new families I was able to meet this fall was the Hoeft family. We met in what has become one of my favorite spots for family photos...Dellwo[...]