(Un)posing is my term for how I work. I call it this because it’s a bit of a hybrid of me telling you exactly how to position your body and leaving you to your own devices. Keep reading for my top 3 (un)posing rules for portraiture.
I’m here to tell you that no matter what you’ve heard in your past, EVERYONE IS PHOTOGENIC. Truly. I mean that. We are so used to seeing ourselves in a mirror, in motion and as a reflected image. Or we…
Halloween is a magical time for kids. When I was little, I planned my costume for weeks ahead of time. We carved a pumpkin all together. The face design was a collaboration of everyone’s ideas. Once carved, my dad would…
And I say that with kindness. If I were a chef, I would not just give you the ingredients to cook it all yourself. I’d cut, chop, simmer, sauté, roast, and add plenty of love through spices. The cooking would…
Every January, we are bombarded with wellness, organization, and all things self-improvement. It is the time of year where so many of us are in the post holiday recovery and reflection mode. Some write New Year Resolutions. Fewer actually keep…
This fall has been nutty in all things photos around Chicago! However, did you know that for many of my new clients, the number one regret I hear is not having scheduled a photo session sooner? Many people procrastinate in…
It takes a village to raise a child AND support expecting and new parents! Read below for some of my favorite resources for this time in life throughout Chicago! They listed in a very loose chronological order of when you…
Ask any parent who the most beautiful kid in the world is. They’ll tell you the names of their own kids. This is true for YOU as well. Your mom and dad think YOU are the most beautiful person in…
In conversation with friends and clients, I often hear the terms “Mom Brain,” “Brain Fog,” and other words relating to a general feeling of being stressed out, overwhelmed, or exhausted. I’ve had similar words come out of my mouth. I’m a mom to a now 2-year old with plans to have one more kiddo.
I’m halfway through my second pregnancy right now. After a morning of chasing my toddler around, I laid down for a much needed nap. However, instead of sleeping, my brain started turning as I reflected on how similar toddlers are to pregnant woman….
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