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The Dekker & Raatjes Families – Orland Park Family Photo Session

When we get together with our families for birthday parties or summer BBQs, things are often really busy and we don't think - or get the chance - to get everyone gathered together for a good family picture...one that includes everyone - grandparents, their kids and the grand kids.  Because it's so easy to miss these opportunities, it's a great idea to get families together specifically for pictures.  Babies grow up, kids get bigger and get busier.  It's so important to capture images of your lovely f[...]

The Raatjes Family – New Lenox Family Photographer

It was so nice to see and catch up with the Raatjes family a couple of days ago!   We met at lovely Pilcher Park in Joliet.  Though it felt like near 100% humidity that evening and there were mosquitoes biting us at every moment, it was a great spot to both catch up with these old friends and take some family pictures!  Their little ones are...as you can tell, totally adorable.  :-) Originally posted 9/9/2016[...]

An unexpectedly nice spot for photos…

We often think we need a beautiful location for a photo session.  The location is important, of course, as well as the time of day you're shooting at - but sometimes, it's surprising how a not-so-picturesque location can look just lovely in photos!  Take this back alley, for example: At first glance, it's not the prettiest spot for a photo session, but those fences looked interesting and the light was good.  So...I thought I'd get the kids into this alley for a few minutes so I could take some quick shots.  [...]

The Jones Family – Family Portraits, Orland Park IL

Yesterday was the last day of summer vacation here in New Lenox IL.  My three kids are actually happy to go back, and I'm sure the reason for this is that they're excited to see all their school friends again!My youngest, Benny, has a great little friend who was his seat partner last year on the bus. It was always so fun to hear about their conversations. :-) Well, yesterday evening, I had the pleasure of meeting this little guy's whole family for a photo session! They were all so easy to work with - trudging thro[...]

The Paape Family – Frankfort IL Family Photographer

I enjoyed meeting and photographing the lovely Paape family a couple of days ago in Downtown Frankfort IL!  What a great family - and sweet kids...pleasant and cooperative throughout the whole photo session despite it being a really hot, muggy evening with bugs flying everywhere!! (Originally posted 7/15/2016)[...]

Newborn Lifestyle Family Photo Session – Naperville IL

We recently had the privilege of meeting a new little niece...she is so beautiful.  Here are a few pictures from her first few days at home. /*! 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}[...]

6 Month Baby Photos – Wheaton IL Family Photo Session

What a joy seeing my brother and his beautiful family!  We got together for 6-month pictures of their youngest little guy.  What a little doll.  God has blessed me with a wonderful family!  Here are some highlights from that day:  /*! 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}[...]

The Pikalek Family – Orland Park IL Family Photographer

Here are some shots from one of Three Sparrows' first sessions!  :-) The Pikaleks are friends from my old church, and the photos from this session helped me when I launched the Facebook page. /*! elementor - v3.7.4 - 31-08-2022 */ .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}[...]