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. […]

You might be thinking you just wrapped up 2019, I’m not ready to think about my 2020 session(s). But…please start thinking about it now and here are three reasons why you should: 1. Important Events. Do you need a head shot because you will be looking for a new job? Have a graduate that you […]

Each year, I choose a word for the year to focus on. These words are often chosen by some challenge I’ve faced or inspired by listening or reading something. This year’s word I first heard at a conference I was attending with the ladies from my Bible Study. Then it started coming up in articles […]

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 […]

Giving Tuesday was created to “kick off” the giving season. It is important as someone who has been blessed with ample resources to give back even though there are always things in my life and business that I could be using my money for. Here are a few local organizations you may consider giving back […]

Small Business Saturday falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday and provides consumers an opportunity to support ‘mom and pop’ businesses. They are run by hard working families that do a sweet little dance each time a client chooses their service or buy their product (online or in store). This year, DHP is offering a […]

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 […]

As a former early childhood teacher and a childcare professional with 20+ years of experience turned family photographer, there is one thing certain about toddlers…they are unpredictable. Believe it or not, this can actually yield some of the best photos! You might wonder how in the world that could be possible. We go for a […]

Some days are just hard! Whether you are entrenched in the corporate world, working in the small corner office of a non-profit, tending to kiddos at home, launching your own business or trying to grow your family, it ALL matters. It all makes a difference and I’m here to say, “Great job!” It’s National Day […]

August 2019 was full of firsts for Danielle Hardesty Photography. I’m excited to finally begin sharing all that happened with you! First up, this adorable first birthday party at the Elk Grove Village Park District, complete with a real indoor carousel! The room had floor to ceiling windows on 60% of the walls so the […]