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Coordinating vs. Matching There is an old fashioned idea floating around that everyone in the picture needs to have on matching clothing. This is not true! Coordinating is far better than matching. Choose colors that look nice together, but don’t fall into the trap that you all need to be wearing the exact same blue […]

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Headshot Checklist

April 23, 2023

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All headshots are not created equal. Like it or not, judgements based on facial appearance play a powerful role in how we treat others, and how we get treated. They also play a big part in if we get “that first meeting”. On social media and digital marketing, your image is everything. If you need […]

Questions about Headshots

April 21, 2023

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Our wedding packages offer the option to include two photographers – a lead photographer, and a associate photographer. An associate photographer is an additional photographer who is there to cover the wedding/event as well. We choose to offer this option reasons. 1. It is impossible to everywhere at one time. If you want photos of […]

Associate Photographer?

April 18, 2023

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Not sure how much time you need for your photo session? You’ve come to the right place! We’re here to help you figure out the perfect length for your photo shoot. We currently offer three slots: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, and one hour. Need More Time? Need Additional Locations? Have any questions about which session? […]

How Long Do I Need?

April 11, 2023

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Even though pregnancy comes with a lot of difficult trials, it is an amazing time in your life. It is a time of celebration and of anticipation as you prepare to meet your little bundle of joy. It’s a time where you become strong – stronger than you ever thought you could possibly be. During […]

The Importance of Maternity Photos

March 7, 2023

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Bright lights, towering buildings, and the buzz of city life – that’s what we had in store for us throughout Anna and Eddie’s vibrant engagement session in January 2023. We hit the bustling streets of Chicago and I am so excited that we were able to use Downtown Chicago as a backdrop, along with The […]

Anna & Eddie’s Engagement

January 9, 2023

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One of my favorite parts of shooting a wedding is photographing all those tiny details the bride and groom clearly put a ton of thought and energy into. I mean, I am all about capturing the love and the first kiss and all those tender moments, but who can forget about the centerpieces, wedding favors, […]

Hope Fairytale Wedding

January 6, 2023

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Heading to Naperville for the Dostal-Vanbiber IV wedding, I knew that it was going to be an extraordinarily special day. This gorgeous, incredibly in-love couple met several years ago and planned a sweet, intimate wedding shared between themselves and their closest friends and family members. Walking in, I couldn’t help but notice the Christmas decorations […]

Vanbiber Intimate Wedding

January 4, 2023

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