Life reflects art. Art reflects life.

FOR THE

fleeting moments

Newborns change so quickly. Before you know it they will sleep less, smile more and grow faster than you can imagine. This moment only happens once. Be sure to capture those sleepy snuggles before it’s too late. I’m an accredited newborn photographer through APNPI for both newborn safety posing and quality photography and I’d be honored to help capture these moments for you.

INFO ON NEWBORN SESSIONS

CAPTURING THE STORY OF

YOUR LIFE

I am a creative storyteller of life and the ones you love. With each session I aim to find the authentic moments that occur in between the smiles. There is so much beauty in those moments and they are my favorite to capture.

FAMILIES

Heirloom Portraits

I'm SO incredibly excited to be adding this new and very beautiful type of portraiture to my list...

Mom & Me Mini Sessions

Now offering Mom-Mommy & Me Mini Sessions throughout May! In studio and Outdoor options...

my approach

A FEW WORDS ABOUT HOW I WORK

I am a storyteller. For me, photography is a creative way to capture the stories of our lives in very specific moments and I am extremely passionate about what I do. I feel it’s so important to honor these cherished moments we share with our loved ones. Not only that, but captures remind us of who we are and once were.

In my style of shooting, I prefer to use a mix of traditional posing as well as un-posed while working. I usually begin most sessions with traditional poses, but then I encourage my clients to breathe and live a little. I actually find the most beauty in those simple breaths we take in- between a pose. It’s within those natural moments that I can capture a true glimpse of their story and as a storyteller, they are the moments I’m drawn to the most.

I am both humbled and honored that you have considered my creative services for your family and I really cannot wait to tell your story!

THE INFO

always

Chasing the sun

KIND WORDS

Olivia in Aurora

I don’t know if it’s the hormones that I am tearing up looking at these photos! 😭😭😭 They are so beautiful I love them thank you so much for a great experience! ❤️

Amar in Downers Grove

We love the photos and loved working with you. We look forward to meeting again in a few months.

Melissa in Elburn

Thank you!! These are exactly what we were hoping for and we couldn’t love them more. We’ll go through them today and select our favorites, which will be SO hard since we want them all 😊

Cate in Geneva

I simply must share….Christine Retzer is absolutely incredible and oh so talented….Christine took my daughter’s pictures just a few days ago….from the moment she began, my less than two week old daughter was completely comfortable with her (and her warm, clean, beautiful space). Christine was so gentle, caring and kind (both to me and my little one)….while taking the most beautiful photos that I will forever treasure. It was such a wonderful experience with absolutely no stress…just have to thank this sweet, gifted Mom! We are deeply grateful!”

Natalie in Geneva

You are magic! And so talented holy cow who’s the girl in those photos ?! You did an amazing job omg what a great way to remember this pregnancy. I’m going to look back and pretend I look and felt like those pictures everyday of it. STUNNING! You are incredible thank you thank you thank you!!