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Millie M. | Lakewood Newborn Photographer

Millie M. | Lakewood Newborn Photographer

Sweet Millie M. | Lakewood Newborn Photography Session

 

When I am invited into a family’s home during the first few days of a new baby’s life, it feels like I get to peek behind the curtain at the ‘real’ going on. I get to witness first-hand the teamwork between mom and dad, the amazing support of the proud grandparents, and the every-little-moments between the day to day routine of caring for a new little life.

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Getting to meet Miss Millie Ann was no different. Coming a little early and weighing a tiny 6lbs 18oz, and measuring 18.5”, she is pure perfection!

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To see the love shining in her parents’ eyes reminded me of the first days after bringing my new baby home. That head-over-heels, delicious love that you have never felt before. Truly, a spectacular type of joy that you didn’t even know existed.

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Even her 4 legged older siblings are overjoyed with the new little life in the house! What a pleasure and honor to capture your first days, sweet Millie. So many more memories to come…

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Ah! Sweet mystery of life
At last I’ve found thee
Ah! I know at last the secret of it all!
My spirits are truly unruly
For I’m falling in love with someone
Some one girl
I’m falling in love with someone
Head awhirl!
(From “Thoroughly Modern Millie”)

 

 

 

 

 

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Children's Photography Newborn Photography

Gender Reveal | McHenry County Photographer

I love a good surprise! And I also love being in on surprises! I was so thrilled to help this family announce the new little lady coming into their lives. Congrats Shaffer Family! I can’t wait to capture many more moments for you!

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Newborn Photography

Miss Athena | McHenry County Newborn Photographer

Miss Athena | McHenry County Newborn Photographer

One of the best parts of what I do is getting to capture a family’s first days together. What’s even better is getting to photograph the tiny bits and pieces that are precious during these early days. For Miss Athena, we made sure to capture her powerful ninja legs. Despite being so tiny, these little legs managed to outwit my wrapping skills. So we let them loose! Especially since her mommy and daddy love smooching them…

When her mommy told me that she loves purple and that lilacs are her favorite flower, I was able to dash outside and pick an armful of the season’s last lilacs. I’m so grateful that I was able to combine all of this new momma’s favorites in one photo!

Here are some more images of sweet Athena. Welcome to our world, beautiful girl!

 

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Real Life

Sweet baby Jacob | Lifestyle Newborn Session

When you bring your sweet babe home, you really have no idea how life is going to change. The diapers, the wipes, the crying and the feeding… and then the snuggles and the smiles. It’s a joy you can’t even imagine. When I capture a babe’s first days in their new home, I get to  photograph all these moments. The good and the bad. Without one, we wouldn’t have the other, and we want to remember each one. We want to never forget.

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This beautiful mama has been my dear friend since grade school. We have walked down so many of life’s paths together. I’m so grateful to be by her side and she and her sweet hubby start the journey of parenthood. They have no idea the blessings in store for them!

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Welcome, Jacob Ronald Flaum. Welcome to our world!

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