Jillian & Nick | Maternity

It was freezing, absolutely freezing, when Jillian and Nick and I met for their maternity session. The way this winter's gone it's not really surprising, but I was still a little bummed we wouldn't be galavanting around the Lake Forest Country Club property. You know what though? Shooting half the session indoors really pushed me to use window light in new ways. I love the quiet photos of Jillian in front of the huge leaded glass window and the intimate ones of the two of them just inside the rim of light. Jillian and Nick are going to be fabulous parents, and even though they're dressed for a boy here they're being surprised in just another month or so! I can't wait to hear if they'll be loving on a little boy or girl. :)

Fun fact: We learned at the beginning of the session that Nick is in Rotary with my dad. How random and funny is that??

Jillian, you are gorgeous. I love this one of you + baby!

They don't look cold, do they? ;)

Baby Jameson | Newborn

What a sweet session! Baby Jameson was not very interested in being in front of my camera, but he pulled through with a little help from mom and dad. :) Amy and Shaun are friends of ours, and it was incredibly special to see how awesome they are with their first baby. Shaun is a baby whisperer. For real. Jameson just melted in his dad's arms, which was quite helpful and adorable to photograph. And Amy? She is the most happy, upbeat new mom I've ever seen. She has such a great attitude about motherhood and more energy than me! Jameson is one lucky baby.

Congrats, you two, on your little guy!

Baby yawns are the best!

And can we talk about how adorable Jameson's nursery is?! Amy is quite talented. :)

I love that one on the left up there. It looks like they're having a little chat. :)

See Jameson melting in his dad's arms?? He is SO content!

Love, love, love!

Baby Miles | 7 Months

Everyone's favorite redhead is back! Mr. Miles is 7 months old (7!) and as cute as ever. He's crawling, standing up in his crib and wearing a fedora better than any baby I know. Check out a day in the life of Miles …

Baby Gabrielle | 1 Year

I vividly remember traveling to Karla and Cedric's house on a chilly February afternoon last year. They had just welcomed their baby girl into the world, and she was this tiny, little newborn sleeping in her crib. Already she had these eyelashes that you just knew were going to be gorgeous as she continued to grow. Has it really already been a year?? I can only image how time has flown for Karla and Cedric as they've watched their baby grow into this adorable and active almost-toddler. What a sincere pleasure it's been to keep up with this little girl and her kind parents. Here is Miss Gabrielle at 1 year young!

That personalized birthday book down there was a gift from Jen and Matt and Lucy. How fun is it that all my clients know each other??

So much fun. :)