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Born in Chicago and raised on the Northshore burbs of Skokie where I met my Husband at the age of 5! We Grew into a family of 4 (much later on) making me a Momma bear of 2 high energy yet amazing boys now 9 and 16. They taught patience and the value of documenting each year.

I've been a photographer for over 8 years specializing in Family Photography. Including Newborn, Maternity, Cake Smash/ Milestone, Pet ,Headshot, Personal Portraits and of course Family Portraits.

What you might consider everyday behavior. I see a picture that tells a story. The story of family and the love you share. Each family is of all sizes, gender and color. Each really one of a kind. It's my Job to capture it!

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I'm a big goofball, with coffee is life mantra, more of a tomboy and grammatically challenged lol. Which means I lead more so with the right side (creative part) of my brain. On any given day you can find me with no makeup and my hair tossed in a mom bun either out in my garden with no shoes or cooking in the kitchen with my little one because that's how I show my love. I'm a big lover of "oldies" reruns on repeat Cheers, Friends, Grey's Anatomy and true crime podcast. On Sundays I love to stay in, decompress if I can and if it's the season watching football with the Hubs in my pjs. 

 

My Sessions are fun and full of energy or calm and cozy when needed. I find I tune into the vibe and use my empathic ability to read the room. Either way hopefully not as stressful and just me hanging out with you and yours.

 

 Families love my fast pace more candid style for family sessions. I mean, most kids have about 10 min before they lose their ever loving mind anyway so I've learned to work fast and pull what I need from them quickly lol. I can also go with the flow for my overstimulated kiddos or newborn sessions that require a more gentle approach.

Kids & Pets are unpredictable but that can be the best part of a shoot with their spontaneous nature. Let them keep their favorite teddy, let me see the high energy of your toddler and or the shy one hugging on momma. You can be a goof with your loved ones swing them around or even show the loving softness you share nuzzling your nose to their cheek.

These one of the kind characteristics are the true moments you want to capture and remember because that make you.. you!.

 

Memories may fade... but your photos will always be there to remind you.

​It is my honor to be a part of your most special moments and watching your family grow