Christine Retzer Photography

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Being creative

May 20, 2019

The whole point of starting my photography business in the tri-cities area was to give myself a place to be creative. My family and I moved to the burbs of Chicago almost 5 years ago and it was less than a year before I thought I’d lose my mind from not being able to be creative.

Yes, as a mom, I can be creative but honestly it’s not the same as making creative art. When I lived in Los Angeles, I was SURROUNDED by creativity EVERYWHERE I went. Most of my friends were creatives and I really loved that aspect of my life there.

However, we moved to the burbs for my kids. Good schools, space and a nicer home for them to feel comfortable growing up in. But, the move really took a toll on my creativity. Suddenly, I had no one I knew who thought and dreamed like me. No place to create. It was a sacrifice I made to allow my family to thrive.

Until that one spring evening about 4 years ago when I got on my computer one late night searching for inspiration and discovered a new passion for newborn photography. I started searching for newborn photographers in Chicago and found that I could do a workshop to learn how to pose these tiny little beings. After I took that first newborn workshop, I was hooked!! It was something I knew I wanted to learn- it was SO challenging, yet so rewarding in many ways! I became obsessed to say the least in learning everything I could.

Now, after a start-stop beginning, I am finally in my own studio space, running my business, learning how to market and do all the un-creative stuff I don’t really like while still being a stay at home Mom. Why??? Because if I didn’t I would die inside. There’s a part of me inside that is so completely motivated by creativity. It drives me to do MANY things and go against many odds. I have sacrificed much of my time with my family, my sleep, a little sanity, and LOTS and LOTS of money to make this art.

So, the next time you consider hiring a professional, creative person please consider more than just the price tag you see. You are hiring their passion, love, sacrifice, blood, sweat and tears that they shed to do what they must. I truly feel that creating this art is good for my soul. I get to make art, but also because I’m providing something for my clients they will have forever to cherish- a slice, a moment of their lives that will never happen again. It’s an extremely rewarding and gratifying job to say the least.

Here I am stepping out of my box for a minute. I’ve been feeling very inspired by the new life I see outside my window each day. I love feeling the warmth of the sun finally after a long winter. This little love…

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The Studio is located at:
10 East Wilson Street
Batavia, IL 60510

Christine Retzer specializes in newborn, children, family photography and high school seniors within the Fox Valley tri-cities area of Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles, Illinois. Read More…

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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
Christine Retzer Photography
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
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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! ❤️"

 
Christine Retzer Photography
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! ❤️"  
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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!! 😊"
Christine Retzer Photography
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!! 😊"
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Amar in Downers Grove

-"We love the photos and loved working with you. We look forward to meeting again in a few months."
Christine Retzer Photography
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."
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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 😊"
Christine Retzer Photography
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 😊"
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