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I'm a photographer who loves to capture the beauty of 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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When is the best time to book an Outdoor Family Session?

This is the year! You’re gonna book your outdoor family session but you’re not sure when to book it, right?! Well, here are my insider-pro-photographer tips for understanding when is the best time of the year in Illinois to shoot and when is the best time of day for shooting these kinds of sessions are. […]

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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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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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