Favorite Family and Newborn Sessions from (late) 2018

Wow! It’s been a busy past few months…so busy, that I haven’t had a chance to write a blog post. Eeekk!!

There were sooo many awesome families and adorable newborns that I wish I had dedicated blog post for each session, but I will do the next best thing and share some of my favorite photos from those sessions. You’ll see a variety of family sessions, as well as photos from in home newborn sessions and studio newborn sessions…

Smiles and tickles all day at this family session.

Smiles and tickles all day at this family session.

Wheaton, IL in home newborn session for baby #2

Wheaton, IL in home newborn session for baby #2

Sometimes kids need a hug from mom during a family photo shoot ;)

Sometimes kids need a hug from mom during a family photo shoot ;)

Newborn details…photo taken in my home studio

Newborn details…photo taken in my home studio

Fall family session…every time I look at these two photos side-by-side I get the biggest smile :)

Fall family session…every time I look at these two photos side-by-side I get the biggest smile :)

A Fall family session at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville, IL

A Fall family session at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville, IL

Sweet smiles from a Mini Family Session

Sweet smiles from a Mini Family Session

Probably one of the happiest babies ever…

Probably one of the happiest babies ever…

Proud big brother at Churchill Woods in Lombard, IL

Proud big brother at Churchill Woods in Lombard, IL

Glen Ellyn family photo session…we had the best lighting that evening.

Glen Ellyn family photo session…we had the best lighting that evening.

Just taking a break to enjoy nature during a child photo session

Just taking a break to enjoy nature during a child photo session

This newborn fell asleep and was so content in Dad’s arms

This newborn fell asleep and was so content in Dad’s arms

The snow came early for this family session and am so glad it did.

The snow came early for this family session and am so glad it did.

It was my first time shooting a family session at Katherine Legge Memorial Park in Hinsdale and the fall colors were just perfect.

It was my first time shooting a family session at Katherine Legge Memorial Park in Hinsdale and the fall colors were just perfect.

In home newborn session in Wheaton, IL…it was so adorable to see big sis take care of little sis

In home newborn session in Wheaton, IL…it was so adorable to see big sis take care of little sis

Big sister making music for her 3-month old baby brother :)

Big sister making music for her 3-month old baby brother :)

This family from Texas did a great job braving the chilly Chicago weather.

This family from Texas did a great job braving the chilly Chicago weather.

Photo taken from an in home newborn session in Naperville, IL. It was adorable, this baby boy loves to nestle under mom’s chin.

Photo taken from an in home newborn session in Naperville, IL. It was adorable, this baby boy loves to nestle under mom’s chin.

These newborn sheets are almost as cute as the baby :)

These newborn sheets are almost as cute as the baby :)

Big brother was trying to give his little brother a flower. :)

Big brother was trying to give his little brother a flower. :)

Sibling photo…big sister couldn’t be more patient and caring for her baby twin siblings

Sibling photo…big sister couldn’t be more patient and caring for her baby twin siblings

An unprompted sibling hug during a family session in Glenview.

An unprompted sibling hug during a family session in Glenview.

These twin siblings were adorable with their new baby brother (one month old).

These twin siblings were adorable with their new baby brother (one month old).

It may have taken a little time for her to warm up to me, but in the end we were having a ball.

It may have taken a little time for her to warm up to me, but in the end we were having a ball.

The perfect coordinating, but not matching outfits for a family session. :)

The perfect coordinating, but not matching outfits for a family session. :)

This little one was smiling the entire family session.

This little one was smiling the entire family session.

This family was so much fun…jumping, dancing, hugging, all of it!

This family was so much fun…jumping, dancing, hugging, all of it!

6-month old city baby girl…those eyes :)

6-month old city baby girl…those eyes :)

Benny dog protecting his newborn baby girl

Benny dog protecting his newborn baby girl

Getting in the spirit for the holiday season

Getting in the spirit for the holiday season

Glenview family at Harms Woods

Glenview family at Harms Woods

Pure joy :)

Pure joy :)

Chicago baby boy was so content the entire in home newborn session.

Chicago baby boy was so content the entire in home newborn session.

It was a chilly/misty day, but this toddler boy didn’t seem to mind

It was a chilly/misty day, but this toddler boy didn’t seem to mind

6 month old baby session in my home studio near Wheaton, IL

6 month old baby session in my home studio near Wheaton, IL

This little one loved walking on the bridge at Churchill Woods in Lombard, IL

This little one loved walking on the bridge at Churchill Woods in Lombard, IL

I always love a family photo session at the Chicago Botanic Gardens…especially with this family. I’ve had the pleasure of taking their family portraits since 2015 :)

I always love a family photo session at the Chicago Botanic Gardens…especially with this family. I’ve had the pleasure of taking their family portraits since 2015 :)

An in home newborn session in Chicago…little Remy was so alert and curious. :)

An in home newborn session in Chicago…little Remy was so alert and curious. :)

Fun-loving girl with her 1-year old twin brothers

Fun-loving girl with her 1-year old twin brothers

Santa baby came to my studio

Santa baby came to my studio

Wheaton, IL in home newborn session…it took a lollipop, a Chuggington show, and some coaxing, but we got the sibling photo ;)

Wheaton, IL in home newborn session…it took a lollipop, a Chuggington show, and some coaxing, but we got the sibling photo ;)

Party of 5! Wheaton, IL in home newborn session.

Party of 5! Wheaton, IL in home newborn session.

Beautiful new love in Chicago, IL

Beautiful new love in Chicago, IL

It has been an absolute honor to photograph all of these newborns, babies, children, and families. I am so excited for what next year brings! 

Cheers!

Heidi

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