When you welcome your second, third, or fourth baby, it can be tempting to skip professional newborn photos. Life is busier. You already have plenty of photos of your first baby. And the thought of getting everyone ready for a photo session can feel like one more thing on your list. But your newest baby […]

When you picture beautiful family photos, you might picture golden light, warm sunshine, and a summer evening spent chasing toddlers around a field. And while I absolutely love a good golden-hour session, I want to let you in on a little secret: Your family photos do not have to happen at sunset to be beautiful. […]

Welcoming a new baby comes with countless decisions, and choosing the right newborn photography session is one of them. If you’ve been searching for newborn photography in Peoria, IL, you’ve probably noticed there isn’t just one style of session. Some photographers come to your home, some offer outdoor sessions, and others have dedicated studios. Some […]

When most people hear “at-home family photos,” they think it means inviting a photographer into a perfectly clean house. As a mom of three, I know how that can make you feel. You may be nervous about your home looking “lived-in” or don’t want the stress of needing to tidy-in. But here’s the secret: photos […]

A popular park in Peoria, Illinois, the gorgeous Donovan Park is one of my go-to spots for photography sessions. As a Peoria, Illinois newborn, family, and maternity photographer, your session location is one of the most important things we select! A former golf course, Donovan Park has been converted to a sprawling park right in […]

If you’ve been scrolling Pinterest and wondering, “Can newborn photos be taken outdoors?” the answer is yes. It’s my absolute favorite time of the year, because it means we get to photograph your babies outside! While many newborn sessions happen in a studio or at home, outdoor newborn photography is a popular option for families. […]

There is something so sweet and relaxed about outdoor summer newborn photos. They are my absolute favorite and I’m always thrilled when they start back up. As a Peoria, IL newborn and family photographer, I love how the warm evening light, soft blankets, fresh air, and slower pace all come together to create a session […]

Pregnancy is such a meaningful season — one filled with anticipation, change, and so much love for the baby you have not met yet. As a Peoria IL newborn photographer, I often meet families during one of the sweetest chapters of their lives: preparing to welcome a new baby. And while newborn photos are such […]

As a Peoria, Il newborn photographer, one of the most common reasons I hear for why parents delay—or completely skip photos is the misconception that their home isn’t “good enough.” 3 common myths are that your house needs to have a perfectly styled nursery, a magazine-worthy house, and multiple large rooms to photograph in. If […]

If you’ve been thinking about booking family photos but keep putting it off, spring might be the perfect time, especially for families in Peoria, Illinois and the surrounding Central Illinois area. As a Peoria IL family photographer, I frequently hear the same concerns over and over again:“My kids won’t cooperate.”“We’ll do photos again someday.”“Fall is […]