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Lifestyle Milestone Session | Glen Ellyn Photographer

Lifestyle sessions (maternity, newborn, milestone or family) are unique and reflect the family’s personal style. Each session is vastly different and allows for images that are distinct and beautifully original based on the way the family chooses to live their every day. Come see what a lifestyle milestone session is like!

January 28, 2023

milestone photos of one year old girl holding O-N-E: lifestyle milestone session

Milestone Photography

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Hinsdale Branding Photography

This Hinsdale Branding photography session was amazing! Emily and her team at Authentic Growth Wellness Group were full of energy and made the time pass by quickly. We documented the essentials during this session like their new space and growing team rather than a more creative approach. If you are looking for a therapist locally […]

October 13, 2022

Branding

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Summer Family Photos | Hinsdale Photographer

Summer Family Photos include a lot of beautiful light (especially at sunset) and the weather is much more predictable! This family session was in late July and it was just glorious. A light breeze swept through the air as the setting sun graced the grounds of this beautiful Hinsdale location. Summer Family Photography We frolicked […]

August 24, 2022

family of three summer family photos at sunset

Family Photography

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Couples Photo Session & Sweet Pup | Oldfield Oaks

A Couples photo session is so fun whether you are just dating or been married 50 years! This session was almost rescheduled due to weather but we went for it and ended up with images that are sure to bring a smile to your face.

August 17, 2022

Couples

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Chicago Brand Photographer | Sweet Sherry Pie Branding Session

Chicago Brand Photographer, Danielle Hardesty, captures Food Blogger and Photographer, Sweet Sherry Pie in a recent branding session!

July 22, 2022

food photographer on couch, photographer on leather couch

Branding, Business Owners

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Lifestyle & Posed Newborn Session | Downers Grove Newborn Photographer

In-Home Lifestyle and Posed Newborn Session for a growing family in Downers Grove, IL.

June 3, 2022

newborn girl wrapped in white on pink backdrop with purple headband

Maternity & Newborn

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In-Home Lifestyle Newborn Photos | Downers Grove Newborn Photographer

Anytime an inquiry comes in, I get excited! When this Downers Grove family reached out for in-home lifestyle newborn photos with her family, it was extra special. Momma and I worked together before I ventured out to do photography. It was an honor to help their family welcome a second little one into their hearts […]

April 12, 2022

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Vendor Spotlight: Ciarra, HMUA with CFO Beauty | Danielle Hardesty Photography

Over the past few years, I’ve gotten to know Ciarra very well over the past few years and she is the licensed cosmetologist behind CFO Beauty! She is my personal hair stylist (I am picky!). She also works at Celestine Salon and Spa in Darien as a hair stylist and makeup artist in addition to […]

July 28, 2021

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