Christine Retzer Photography

Professional photography & Accredited Newborn Photographer

Outdoor Newborn Sessions

Due to the current COVID-19 situation with businesses slowly opening up, newborn artists are forced to shoot sessions outside for now. So, I've made some changes to these sessions to do my best to comply with the state guidelines and while doing so I've found so pretty magical moments. Shooting outdoors brings a whole new element to newborn photography artistry. For the most part, shooting ... View Post

Extra Safety Precautions in place for all sessions

It's been three months since all photography was considered non-essential business and ordered to shut-down. Like many, it's been a scary and depressing time for me. When I'm not creating something, there's an emptiness that cannot be filled in my soul and it's very sad. I'm so thankful and positive to see that we're moving towards a little more normalcy but as we do so I remain cautious. It's ... View Post

Need help for DIY Newborn photos during a pandemic?

After a recent cancellation of a newborn session I was scheduled for, I found that both myself and client were incredibly disappointed we couldn't hold our session. The biggest issue is that she really wanted to capture images of her new baby girl to cherish forever as much as I wanted to capture them for her! But, due to the current state of our country we sadly could not. Then I had a fun ... View Post

New Studio Location!

Christine Retzer Photography has MOVED! I am now located at 10 East Wilson St. Batavia 60510. I was so excited because my studio partner, Patricia Anderson and I were going to have an awesome open house event but due to the shutdown, we have to wait :( I am also extremely bummed because I've had to cancel all upcoming sessions until we get the green light that it's okay to re-open. So, I ... View Post

What it means to be an accredited newborn photographer

One of the biggest concerns for me as a newborn photographer is the safety of the baby. When posing a newborn, there are specific ways to do so as well as specific conditions which are important to be knowledgeable about in order to keep the baby comfortable and safe. Believe it or not, at this time there is no actual certification for posing a newborn baby. Essentially anyone with a camera ... View Post

Newborn Session Winter Special!

*Special promotion for winter babies!! $100 OFF ANY NEWBORN SESSION (including Fresh 48's and in-home newborn lifestyle sessions) starting November 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020!! Contact me for information or booking at: christine@christineretzerphotography.com, Saint Charles studio. ... View Post

Newborn Sessions with Christine

Catalogue of outfits available to use for your session.

What Clients are Saying

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!"... Cate in Geneva
2019-03-01T22:45:25+00:00
-"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!"... Cate in Geneva

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! ❤️"

 
2019-03-01T22:47:48+00:00
-"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! ❤️"  

Nicole in Geneva

-"Oh my goodness! Thank you so much!! I love the pictures so much!  Thank you for being so wonderful to work with!! 😊"
2019-03-01T22:47:37+00:00
-"Oh my goodness! Thank you so much!! I love the pictures so much!  Thank you for being so wonderful to work with!! 😊"

Amar in Downers Grove

-"We love the photos and loved working with you. We look forward to meeting again in a few months."
2019-03-01T22:47:14+00:00
-"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 😊"
2019-03-01T22:46:57+00:00
-"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 😊"