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Warrenville Headshot Photographer | Danielle Hardesty Photography

Great getting to capture all these wonderful people at a headshot event! Would you like to host a headshot event or even update your own? I’d love to talk.

Branding, Business Owners, Headshots

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Ms. C | Clarendon Hills Headshot Photographer

Courage. Strength. Tender hearted. These are just a few of the adjectives I would use to introduce Ms. C to you! She needed these done last minute and we were able to meet up for her headshots in downtown Clarendon Hills to capture them for her within a couple days of her inquiring with me. […]

Branding, Business Owners, Headshots

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Welcome Little D! | Downers Grove Newborn Photographer

Snuggled in the soft, cozy sweater covering his mom’s arms or the strong, stable grip of his dad allowed this sweet newborn to feel calm and safe. The minute we tried to set him down or wrap him in something new, he felt unsettled but as soon as one of them embraced him, everything was […]

Maternity & Newborn

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1st Birthday Party | Cadence Kitchen in Downers Grove

The warm glow of the lights on a cold December afternoon with florals and decorations that take your breath away were the backdrop of this elegant 1st birthday party at Cadence Kitchen in Downers Grove. Mom thought of every detail and the staff could not have been more helpful throughout the afternoon! 1st Birthday Party […]

1st Birthday Party

Events

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L Fall Family Session/Hinsdale, IL Family Photographer

As a Chicagoland family photographer, I’m always watching the weather to make sure each session is set up for success! This sweet momma contacted me and the weather for her preferred date and time was gorgeous sunshine and a mild fall temperature. Within days of her booking, the forecast changed and we had to make […]

Family Photography, Mini Sessions

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Newborn Baby Girl “S” |Downers Grove Photographer

Every time I walk into a newborn session, my heart melts and I can feel the excitement and exhaustion the family is feeling. So you can only imagine that when my best friend brought home her newborn, I was in LOVE and literally wanted to hold her the entire time! Their Downers Grove home exudes […]

Maternity & Newborn

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Fresh 48 Baby Girl | Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove

As a child and family photographer, nothing beats capturing the moments of life as they happen. Nothing could be more true than capturing a newborn baby girl in the hospital. At just 15 hours old, this little lady stole my heart and has had a hold of it ever since! While I love all newborn […]

Maternity & Newborn

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Christmas Session | Elmhurst Family Photographer

I recently caught up with a former co-worker and friend to capture Christmas card photos for her family. It’s been a while since I saw her little guys and it is amazing how quickly they grow up! We met up and grabbed just a few pictures for their Christmas cards. Still looking to have a […]

Family Photography, Mini Sessions

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Preparing for a Maternity Session | Danielle Hardesty Photography

Maternity Session A Maternity Session Prep Guide What is a maternity session? This is a unique session designed to capture the moments before your family welcomes a new member. It creates memories for the whole family before the new arrival. Some families have had a long journey towards growing their family and this is a […]

Maternity & Newborn

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First Birthday Milestone Session-Downers Grove, IL

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to photograph this little lady for her first birthday…finally. We spent some time at a favorite local spot for the family to capture these photos. Here are just a few of the cute ones I was able to capture for this sweet family. Last year, I took […]

Events, Milestone Photography

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