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Chicago Wedding Photos | Korey & Dakota | July 25, 2025

Chicago wedding photos are always at the mercy of mother nature. While we faced a lot of different challenges, the images speak for themselves and show the love between these two. These two braved the elements and ended up with some epic wedding photos for these two and their family to cherish for life. We […]

August 1, 2025

Chicago Riverwalk Stair Wedding Photos

Weddings & Elopments

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Senior Photos | Class of 2025 | Downers Grove

My busy fall season started out capturing senior photos of this Class of 2025 senior guy! We spent our evening in downtown Downers Grove finding new spots. Every block or so, we were stopped by all the people saying hello to him and his mom! He is well known and respected in our community (because […]

September 10, 2024

Senior Photography

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Waterfall Glen Family Photos | Darien Photographer

Come splash around in the waterfall and creek bed with Danielle Hardesty Photography!

August 30, 2024

Family sitting on rocks next to creek bed

Family Photography

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Hinsdale Family Photos | Danielle Hardesty Photography

Come along and see what we captured during these Hinsdale Family Photos!

August 16, 2024

Hinsdale Children's Photographer

Family Photography

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Oakbrook Maternity Photographer | Mayslake Forest Preserve

This family of four was awaiting the arrival of their sweet addition in a few months. We had so much fun picking flowers and walking through the tall grasses as well as strolling the gravel paths.

October 30, 2023

Maternity & Newborn

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How to Choose a Family Photographer | Darien

Have you ever come across a social media post asking for photographer recommendations and seen how many comments there are?! It’s overwhelming! Here are a few considerations to help you choose a family photographer to partner with for the long haul. Family Photographer Considerations: Downers Grove Milestone Photographer You will likely be able to find […]

September 6, 2023

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Family Photography

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Naperville Photographer | Knoch Knolls

A giant tree, a light dose of sunshine peeking through and a family filled with joy is what my job so special! As a Naperville photographer, I love being able to utilize all the wonderful local nature areas as a backdrop to my photos.

June 30, 2023

Naperville Family Photographer

Family Photography

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Family Photographer in Naperville | Greene Valley Forest Preserve

When we document your current season of life, it might include your child’s favorite monster truck or lovie or they might be wanting to dance and twirl which are all things you’ll want to remember. You may also want to include a family heirloom or special blankie.

June 24, 2023

family photography

Family Photography

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Downers Grove Senior Photos | Class of 2023

It’s time to celebrate the grads for the Class of 2023! Downers Grove Senior Photos were something this amazing and bright graduate wanted to do to commemorate her senior year at DGN. Downers Grove Senior Photographer Taking senior photos was a highlight of my senior year as well…I’ll spare you what I looked like! We […]

May 24, 2023

Senior Photography

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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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