I've been second shooting weddings all summer and really wanted to practice on my own. Luckily my sister and her husband were in town and agreed to be my models. They live in Brooklyn now, but I think these images really capture Illinois in the fall. So this way they'll have a little piece of the midwest with them. #fall2018 #couples #goldenhour

One afternoon while Nick took Evelyn to see the newest Star Wars movie and Atticus was napping, Vera and I found ourselves with uninterrupted time to ourselves. She followed me into the guest room as I practiced taking pictures in the afternoon light. After a few minutes, she climbed into bed so I could "take pictures of me mama!". She loved having my undivided attention as she jumped, pretended to sleep, and laughed at my dance moves ("you're a silly goosey mama"). After tha

My girls have always loved spending time outside so we spent the evening before bed catching the last of the summer sun. Vera's hair is hilarious right now. The texture is changing, so the roots are super dense and the ends are light and wispy. It creates a little blonde halo around her head and I love it. #littleandbrave #familyphotographer #childrensphotography #champaignillinoisphotographer #champaignillinoisphotography #milouphotography #outdoorphotography #aliceandames #