Creating your baby registry is truly one of most exciting aspects of a pregnancy journey! For me, envisioning my baby wearing this cute swaddle or using that adorable pacifier made everything feel much more real. While there are many lists online that give you a rundown of the basics, my hope is to bring to […]

As an Amazon affiliate, I do earn a little something from each qualifying purchase. Thank you for supporting Danielle Hardesty Photography. So the time has come. Maybe you’ve been putting it off for months and your due date is next week, or perhaps you’re a planner and getting ready way ahead of the curve. Either […]

Have you ever emailed with someone and knew right away that you would get along? This is exactly how I felt when I was emailing with Mrs. S about a Front Porch Session! I was so honored to capture not only their last days at their home but also commemorate a wonderful day for one […]

As a milestone photographer in Downers Grove, I love capturing families where they live and in the places that hold special memories for them. This little lady had just turned one and this family had been quarantining together for a month so we thought we’d take advantage of the beautiful spring weather. At first, she […]

Hey friends! How are you doing? I mean, how are you really doing? If you’re like me, it feels like we’ve been sheltering in place for a while now and as much as I resisted at first, it now seems like I’m settling into this “new normal”. I find myself answering with “I’m fine” or […]

I hope you have been enjoying my storytimes over on Facebook Live because I’ve had a lot of fun! I’m so thankful for those of you that have been tuning in live or re-watching them when it works best for you. If you have missed a few, you can view the whole library of storytimes […]

Face Masks. Smell of Spring. 90* sunny and HOT day. This engagement session was the first session for me after the pandemic began and those were all the things we were contending with as I shot this sweet couple! We spent time in Elmhurst shooting in some of the most beautiful scenery you can find […]

“Where we love is home – home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.” ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. I recently announced my Front Porch Sessions which will take place once the IL the shelter-in-place order is lifted for non-essential businesses. You might be wondering what a Front Porch Session is if you […]

Hi DHP Community! As we all navigate the unknown, there are many local families that are struggling to even quarantine because they are always working day in and day out to put food on the table much less buy any excess or stockpile. The Rotary of Darien IL provides meals for children on the weekends […]

Hi Fellow Photogs! You may find yourselves with canceled sessions/weddings/events or “extra” time as we face an unprecedented time in our world with Covid-19, changes in the stock market and/or weather related challenges. Photographer’s To-Do List This is a good time to catch up on your business to-do list. I’ve compiled a list below and […]