Recently, I came across a local mom’s post about how to help her prek child learn at home. It inspired today’s post and as a former early childhood educator and childcare professional, in addition to my family and newborn photography, it’s right up my alley! ???? I have linked some of my favorite products or […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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. […]