THE BLOG

Beginning in 2025, I started offering two different types of STUDIO Newborn Sessions in St. Charles: Newborn Studio Posed Portraits and Newborn Studio Lifestyle Sessions. You might wonder what in the world is the difference? Well, there’s a big difference! Newborn Studio Posed Portraits are a traditional way of posing a newborn baby. These sessions […]

Change is often seen as daunting, but the shift of seasons reminds us that change is not only natural—it’s necessary for growth. As winter melts into spring, and the world comes alive with fresh blooms and warmer air, it’s a beautiful reminder that transformation can bring new opportunities, new perspectives, and new beginnings. When we […]

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. It involves Swaddling, Side lying/ stomach position, Shushing, […]

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 […]

I’m so excited to announce that my work 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 ways to shoot newborn photos these days […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. I used to do In Home Newborns, but I stopped a few years ago […]

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 […]