One of the greatest joys of this job is getting to photograph families throughout many seasons of life. Welcoming Abby and Max back to the studio with their baby girl was so special! After documenting their engagement photos and wedding day, this session felt like such a full-circle moment.
Their newborn session at the studio was calm, cozy, and filled with so much joy. Baby Ainsley slept through the entire session and was an absolute doll to photograph. Watching Parenthood truly looks so good on Abby and Max! Moments like these are such a beautiful reminder of why I love this work so much.
If you’re expecting and thinking about newborn photos, I always recommend reaching out during your second trimester to begin planning your session. I schedule newborn sessions within one to three weeks after baby arrives. Penciling your due date onto my calendar early helps ensure availability since I only take a limited number of sessions each month.
One thing I always remind mamas-to-be is that newborn scheduling is flexible. We choose a session date based around your due date, and once your little one arrives, we can adjust as needed depending on when baby arrives. My goal is to make the process feel simple, relaxed, and stress-free so you can focus on soaking in those early days with your growing family.
It truly warms my heart to get to document these moments for such wonderful people. Documenting these early days of parenthood for Abby and Max was such a joy! I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to document this season for them.



Those first days with a newborn pass in the blink of an eye. I intentionally design studio newborn sessions at my Kankakee photography studio to help families slow down and enjoy this season. With natural light and a calm studio environment, these newborn photos document the tiny details, sweetest moments, and overwhelming love that define the beginning of your baby’s story for families throughout Kankakee County, Iroquois County, and Central Illinois.
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