Shannon - Montrose Beach - Chicago, IL Maternity Session

I’m so excited to publish this post and share with the world! Shannon is one of my dearest friends of all time and even though I’ve only known her since moving to Chicago, it feels like we’ve known each other forever. So taking her maternity photos with her and her doting hubby Brian was extra special for me. I love this lady like a sister and I cannot wait for baby B to get here and give him or her alllllllll of the snuggles! He or she really is a lucky baby to have these guys as their mom and dad. Looking forward to meeting you baby B!

Maternity Session - Lake Ellyn

Oliver the Golden-doodle stole the show at this maternity session! I certainly can't wait to watch him as he takes over his big brother duties. This stunning mama was such a trooper at 8 months pregnant; not everyone would lay down on the ground in a patch of flowers for some pretty photos! Congrats Martha & Josh - can't wait to meet your sweet little lady!

My Sister is Almost a Mom!

I got to see my sister this weekend and had to take some quick photos of her before she has that baby girl, due in just a little over a week! The next time I see Hilary, she's going to be a mom and I'm so excited for her. She's one of the most beautiful people - inside and out- and she's going to be such a great mom. I can't wait to spoil another niece and get some more baby cuddles.

We used to play in these very woods behind our parents' house and it was the perfect setting for some maternity photos. The great flood of 2008 also brought an abundance of Wild Phlox to the creek and they've been rapidly multiplying ever since. Thanks, Mother Nature for a pretty backdrop and the quick dose of afternoon sunshine in between showers!