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Vendor Spotlight: Doula Marisa | Danielle Hardesty Photography

If you have ever been a new parent, you know that those early days are filled with less than ideal sleep, plenty of transition and a lot of unknowns. If you are looking for a doula to support you as you bring your new little babe into the world and after, I have just the […]

October 28, 2021

Family Photography, Vendor Spolight

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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: Simply Sweet Caroline’s | Danielle Hardesty Photography

The popularity of custom sugar cookies for special occasions has skyrocketed recently so I am excited to bring you this month’s Vendor Spotlight with Caroline from Simply Sweet Caroline’s. While she is located in the city near the Loop, she grew up just around the corner in Clarendon Hills and serves sweets to clients throughout […]

August 31, 2021

Vendor Spolight

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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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Sweet Sherry Pie Branding Session | Darien IL Branding Photographer

As a Branding Photographer, it is important that my clients receive the images they envision for their website, social media, and/or blog. Sherry’s branding session for her blog, Sweet Sherry Pie, was an amazing opportunity to do just that. She is an energetic woman with a heart of gold and delicacies that make your mouth […]

February 24, 2020

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