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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: HaylieRead Design | Danielle Hardesty Photography

Have you been in your home enough in the last 18 months to start to think about changing your decor or taking on a home improvement project? Today, I’m excited to introduce Haylie from HaylieRead Design, a local interior design firm. She is a local interior designer helping families like yours and mine fall in […]

September 23, 2021

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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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Bolingbrook Golf Club Bridal Shower | Danielle Hardesty Photography

Hair. Make up. Decorating. A big surprise! Aneri’s sister wanted to surprise her with couple’s portraits before her bridal shower at Bolingbrook Golf Club that she was planning. She hired a hair and makeup artist and myself to give Aneri the pampering she deserves. Aanal thought through every detail that brought a simple elegance to […]

May 17, 2021

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Giving Tuesday 2020 | Danielle Hardesty Photography

Giving Tuesday is an opportunity each year to support those in need locally, nationally and globally. ‘Tis the season for giving! This year, more than ever, more people are in need. I’m providing some amazing organizations that I would highly recommend and already support through DHP or personally. Simply choose one that combines your values […]

December 1, 2020

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Baby Registry Must-Haves

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 […]

June 22, 2020

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Changes to Virtual Storytimes with Ms. D from Danielle Hardesty Photography

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 […]

May 1, 2020

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Koa Yoga | Woodridge Product Photogaphy

Inspiration can come from anywhere! A family pet was the inspiration for the new Koa Yoga product line created by a local family that launched last year in the midst of a pandemic. I personally use some of these products and am in love with the thickness of the yoga mat! It works incredibly well […]

March 1, 2020

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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.

February 29, 2020

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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. […]

January 14, 2020

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