There are a few things that really make me excited as a photographer. One of them is when families are up for whatever creative photography concept you throw at them. Meet one of those families. We met in downtown Glen […]
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On a cool Saturday, in late October, I met the Ruskusky family for a family photo session in the woods. Speaking with the parents before the session, I emphasized my relaxed and simple approach to family photography. It’s all about […]
I first met the Hindmans 3-4 years ago while working with Glen Ellyn Newcomers. I worked with Colleen on the Fall Family Fest photo sessions. Her ability to design environments is incredible…so I wasn’t too surprised when I saw their […]
There really is a simple recipe for great family photos. 1. Relax – let the photographer work with your kids. 2. Don’t smile – well, maybe I should say, “Don’t worry about smiling.” Smiles happen naturally, just let them happen. […]
The Pearts and their son brought me face to face with how fast time passes us and how precious every moment is. Truth be told, their photography session was a serious treat for me because of how similar their son […]
When a girl has two older brothers, you have to expect her to have some spunk… Well, the youngest of the Smith clan has just that – a ton of it – and she stole the show! It was an […]
In the beautiful morning light of a perfectly decorated Glen Ellyn home, I met with the Stalling family for a Lifestyle Photography Session. It was relaxed, low-pressure, and a ton of fun. Their dog even got into the session, but […]
On a cool morning, in a local forest preserve, I met with the Tuscher family for a family photography session. It was the prefect fall photo session with light sparkling in the trees and crisp air that wafts from the […]
One of the best things about being a photographer is being able to see the joy that lives in families. The Chinskis are a pretty amazing clan and I always feel something magical when I see them together…and I love […]
It’s always a beautiful morning when a family gets together at a local preserve for a photo session. The Hills were no exception to this rule when they met me for a fun morning shoot… Take a look at the […]
With 85 degrees and high humidity, it was a tough morning to do a family photography session, but it was totally worth it and we got some great shots with a very special family!
I always love photography sessions with families that have a great sense of humor. The Mikesics drove out from Chicago to meet me for their session and I am not sure who laughed more, the Mikesics or me. Needless to […]
Photography Sessions are always more fun when your clients are relaxed and ready for fun! This is usually something that begins with the youngest in the family and becomes contagious with the parents and grandparents. The Erter family was a […]
There’s a saying, “keep it classy”. And the Schleeter family knows how to do that well. They showed up for their family photography session fashioned in tuxedos and beautiful dresses, but they were ready to have some fun – and […]
Gabby is a strong and beautiful 13 year old young lady that enjoys soccer, dancing, reading, and playing the flute. Approximately 8 years ago, Gabby underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor and has been in good health until some […]
It’s always touching when a child remembers their last photography session with you and they immediately light up. That was the case with the Chinski girls when we met in Lisle to celebrate another birthday with a photo session. Times […]
When Yolanda Smith reached out to me to do a family photography session for her family, I was immediately excited. I could instantly tell that Yolanda would be open to my ideas based on her laid back personality. The Smiths […]
The Piggotts hired me as their family photographer to capture the essence and spirit of their adorable twin girls. While I always love working with kids, working with the Piggott kids was nothing short of a blast – Such characters […]
I could go on and on about this family! We played the entire photo session by ear and ended up with an amazing set of varied imagery. Despite the day being overcast and drab, we enjoyed exploring different flowers and […]
I received a call last week from a family that scheduled an upcoming photography session with Eric Schmidt Photography. The mom was wondering where I thought the best location to do their session was. I suggested a few prime spots, […]
In honor of the late snow we just received in the Chicago area, I thought I would post a photo session with the toughest little girl out there. The Campbells reached out to me for their family photography session in […]
Jenni reached out to me in 2013 to book a session for early 2014. Jenni explained to me that she and her daughters talked about having a photography session done many times, but put it off with thoughts that they […]
As a photographer, you’re always used to being behind the camera for a shoot. When it’s time for you and your family to have a shoot done, you want to reach out the best person you know. You also want […]
The Chinskis reached out to me with a plan to celebrate and document their daughter’s birthday with a bit of photography. Their family photo shoot was very touching. I could immediately see the peaceful nature of their girls and this […]
