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

The Malone Family – Forest Preserve Family Photos in St. Charles IL

August 4, 2018

There was a girl I knew years ago who was in the youth group at Calvary Church in Naperville. I was one of the youth leaders there at the time and she was in my group. We became friends and had lots of fun talking, singing together, riding around in my jeep, and just hanging out. She actually sang at my wedding!!Courtney was one in a million, that's for sure, and it was an honor for me to have her in my group.Now, she is a mom herself with a loving husband and three beautiful kids. Her friendship was a bles[...]

The Insalaco Family – Family Portraits in Frankfort IL

July 10, 2018

I loved taking these photos of dear friends of our from church. This wonderful family simply couldn't be any cuter. Love them!

Photos for Mimi – The Blecke Family, Pilcher Park Family Photo Session

April 28, 2018

"Surely, two of the most satisfying experiences in life must be those of being a grandchild or a grandparent." Donald A. Norber I got to see this first-hand when I met the Blecke's at Pilcher Park in Joliet. What a joy it is to watch the love grandparents shower on their grandkids! This grandma (aka 'Mimi') is truly smitten by her beautiful little grand daughters! 💕 [...]

Welcome Baby Luke!! Chicago Area Newborn Photographer

January 11, 2018

Do you know what I really miss in my life? Babies.Why am I thinking about babies today? Simple. Get a load of this gorgeous little guy...Mr. Luke. /*! elementor - v3.9.2 - 21-12-2022 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} /*! elementor - v3.9.2 - 21-12-2022 */ .element[...]

The MacFarlane Family – Manhattan IL Family Photographer

January 2, 2018

Well, I hope everyone had a wonderful new year celebration! This is the second day of 2018 and I'm getting caught up on some things - like my updates to this site! It's been very nice to take some days off during the holiday season. I had a wonderful Christmas and hope you did as well! Now, as a new year is starting, I pray that the Lord will bless and keep you all in his care each day of 2018.Near the end of November (Black Friday to be exact), I had the pleasure of meeting the MacFarlane family for a phot[...]

The Havekost Family – Bird Haven Greenhouse Family Photo Session, Joliet Family Photographer

November 29, 2017

Well, Thanksgiving week just passed and my kids have (with great sadness) gone back to their regular school schedules. These days have been surprisingly busy for me and I've been taking much too long to post highlights from the photo session a few weeks ago of a dear family at our church who is expecting their fourth little one. Finally, though, here are the highlights!We met for photos on a chilly, wet day. Because of this, we were very thankful for the Bird Haven Greenhouse at Pilcher Park in Joliet - a war[...]

The Cross Family – Frankfort IL Family Photographer

November 8, 2017

I don't know if this will ever change for me, but I get pretty nervous before each photo session I do. I suppose it's because of so many unknowns that swirl around in my head...will the family be nice? What if I don't get good shots? What if something goes wrong with my camera?, etc. Lots of unknowns. Well, none of those 'worst case scenarios' I've imagined has ever happened. And, I'm so, so thankful that the families that I've met have always been so warm and friendly - and a total pleasure to work with.[...]

The Clark Family – Fall Family Photo Session, Lincoln Landing, Lockport IL Photographer

November 6, 2017

This blog post has a little extra adventure! The Clark Family and I met in downtown Lockport for their photo session - Lincoln Landing to be exact. As we walked, a man came up to us and told us to be on the look out for some painted rocks that were hidden all around. Painted rocks?!? Hmmm....interesting!! He pointed to where we could find one...and the Clark's little guy quickly ran over and found it. Turns out, there's a whole Facebook community dedicated to finding, repainting and re-hiding these li[...]

The Raatjes Family – Lincoln Landing, Lockport IL Family Photographer

November 3, 2017

What are 'the dickens'...and how do you know if someone is full of them?!? Something to think about, right? I don't know, but my friends Andy and Erin were pretty sure their little ones (especially their little guy) were full of them on the day of our photo session. There was a whole lot of silliness, to be sure, but I think it all worked out perfectly for photos that were filled with laughs and moments I hope this sweet family will treasure for years to come. 💕[...]

The Grigg Boys, Kids Portrait Photographer, Frankfort IL

November 2, 2017

It's kind of depressing looking out the window at the moment...its really cold, gray, dreary. Much to my dismay, several of the weekends in October were much the same, and planned photo sessions had to be rescheduled. However, on the 21st, we had the ideal weekend, and I was busy (yay!)! Photos from those sessions have all been edited, galleries have been delivered, and I'm now just working to catch up with the blog posts! Why - on a rainy day like today, there's no better project than working on the blog.[...]