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I'm a photographer who loves to capture the beauty in real & authentic moments.

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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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Christine Retzer, St. Charles, IL newborn photographer, photo of Mom to be holding her pregnant belly in white

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9 things your doctor probably didn’t tell you about giving birth: from a St. Charles, IL Newborn Photographer

Christine Retzer Photography, Chicagoland newborn photographer, maternity photo close up of belly with cream outfit.

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New Photography Studio, New Beginning

I’ve had an incredibly busy winter directing and co-producing a play in Geneva and now with moving my photography studio. It’s already late April and I’m finally just coming up for air and able to take a breath! Whew!! 2025 sure has started off bumpy in so many different ways. I really hope things smooth […]

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maternity

When is the best time for a Maternity session?

Typically, I capture a Maternity Session between 30-36 weeks of pregnancy. Sometimes women will request to shoot before that, but often times they won’t look as rounded as they would in those last weeks of pregnancy. I believe that pregnancy is an absolutely magical time (from the outside, not necessarily how it feels on the […]

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