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Lifestyle Milestone Session | Glen Ellyn Photographer

Lifestyle sessions (maternity, newborn, milestone or family) are unique and reflect the family’s personal style. Each session is vastly different and allows for images that are distinct and beautifully original based on the way the family chooses to live their every day. Come see what a lifestyle milestone session is like!

January 28, 2023

milestone photos of one year old girl holding O-N-E: lifestyle milestone session

Milestone Photography

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Summer Family Photos | Hinsdale Photographer

Summer Family Photos include a lot of beautiful light (especially at sunset) and the weather is much more predictable! This family session was in late July and it was just glorious. A light breeze swept through the air as the setting sun graced the grounds of this beautiful Hinsdale location. Summer Family Photography We frolicked […]

August 24, 2022

family of three summer family photos at sunset

Family Photography

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Couples Photo Session & Sweet Pup | Oldfield Oaks

A Couples photo session is so fun whether you are just dating or been married 50 years! This session was almost rescheduled due to weather but we went for it and ended up with images that are sure to bring a smile to your face.

August 17, 2022

Couples

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Chicago Brand Photographer | Sweet Sherry Pie Branding Session

Chicago Brand Photographer, Danielle Hardesty, captures Food Blogger and Photographer, Sweet Sherry Pie in a recent branding session!

July 22, 2022

food photographer on couch, photographer on leather couch

Branding, Business Owners

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Lifestyle & Posed Newborn Session | Downers Grove Newborn Photographer

In-Home Lifestyle and Posed Newborn Session for a growing family in Downers Grove, IL.

June 3, 2022

newborn girl wrapped in white on pink backdrop with purple headband

Maternity & Newborn

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B Family | Glen Ellyn Family & Pet Photo Session

This sweet, new DHP family had quite the introduction to family photos with me! The original location mom had chosen for their session ended up having homecoming festivities so we switched locations. Then there was a torrential downpour the day of their session. Mom wanted to go for it so I packed up the gear […]

January 26, 2022

Family Photography

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P Family | Lisle Family Session

Every family is unique and special. When mom reached out about a session of her and her girls, I jumped at the opportunity. Through our pre-session planning for their family session, we found out our stories were similar and we had shared experiences that helped me portray the love between her and her girls with […]

January 19, 2022

Family Photography

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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: 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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Spring Mini: Kids Photos | Wheaton Children’s Photographer

Two-thirds of this trio has been in front of my lens before so when I got to see them with their cousin, it only took a little bit of warming up. Their mom reached out to see if I would do a children’s photography session and as a family and newborn photographer with a background […]

May 26, 2021

Family Photography, Milestone Photography

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