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I'm Christine and I'm so happy you're here. This blog a journal about newborn, milestone, heirloom and maternity photography. 

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The 5 S’s for Parents of Newborns

As a Chicagoland Newborn Photographer, the one tip I discovered and would like to share with new parents is about the 5 S’s. It refers to a method that was developed by Dr. Harvey Karp in which he discusses in his book, “The Happiest Baby On The Block” that helps to soothe newborn babies.

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The recession and how it’s affected the business of photography

This is a tough post to write but I felt the need to express some feelings about how this recession is affecting not only my photography business but just about every photographer I know. Here’s the truth: After the shut-down, it seemed like I was busier than ever! I was in my second studio at […]

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Featured in Inspired Magazine!

I’m so excited to announce that my work as a St. Charles, IL Newborn Photographer was featured in INSPIRED magazine for their June issue. This is a magazine associated with NAPCP (National Association of Portrait and Child Photographers) in which I’m a member of. The theme was Peaceful so I submitted one of my favorite […]

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Studio stuff

Why is professional photography so expensive?

This is a particularly interesting topic for me being that I’m a photographer and finding the right balance regarding pricing is something I’ve been struggling with for many years. When I was first starting out as a newborn photographer, I had a small, one room studio in my house. I remember I had a few […]

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2024 New Studio Location

This winter, I moved my studio location to 475 Dunham Road in St. Charles just north of 64 and west of Kirk Road. It’s a cute and cozy little studio in a converted farmhouse. It’s definitely got some charm! Here are some photos of the new space! I don’t know how I manage to fit […]

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Farmhouse School

This is Leslie Meredith. She is the woman who owns and runs Farmhouse School in Campton Hills. She’s absolutely lovely, kind and wonderful- everything you’d want from someone teaching cooking to adults and kids! I have had the pleasure of working with Leslie and I aim to bring light to her business at Farmhouse School. […]

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In Home with a newborn

This year I decided to go back to offering In Home Newborn Sessions for various reasons but the main reason is because I had enough inquiries last year to make me re-think my view of offering an in home newborn session. Normally, I capture newborn sessions in my St Charles, IL studio but now it’s […]

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Motherhood Mini Sessions

Upcoming Motherhood Sessions

I have TWO dates available for upcoming Motherhood Mini Sessions!! I have times available for next Wed. 4/10 and Sat. 4/13 for these beautiful Motherhood sessions. These sessions are designed specifically for Moms to get in the photos with their children. This could be a young Mom with her babies or this could be grown […]

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maternity

What to wear for a Maternity Session?!

Oh, this is a fun question! Honestly, it just depends on the type of maternity session you want. For both in studio and outdoor sessions Moms can go ultra glam and wear a maternity gown and look like the maternal goddess they are OR they can keep it super casual and wear jeans with a […]

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The Warriors against GM1 Gangliosidosis

The photo above shows one of the strongest families I know on this earth. I was honored when Christine Waggoner, who’s a good friend of mine from high school asked me to photograph her and her amazing family this past year. Christine and I reconnected over social media about 9 years ago and shortly after […]

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