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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

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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

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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

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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

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M-N Family | Warrenville Family Photographer

As a family photographer, I’m always looking for new locations to try out and offer to my clients. This was my first time at this location and it did not disappoint one bit. It was ideal and ended up being an option for 2021 Fall Mini Sessions! This sweet family was so amazing and incredibly […]

January 12, 2022

Family Photography, Milestone Photography

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Glen Ellyn Newborn Photographer | Danielle Hardesty Photography

In-home lifestyle newborn sessions are truly some of my favorites! The honor of being chosen to capture memories for families as they welcome the newest member of the family is truly humbling. They are in one of the most challenging transition times any family experiences as they figure out what their new daily routine looks […]

January 6, 2022

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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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Dear Kindergarten Momma….

This year, a number of my momma friends are sending their littles to Kindergarten (many for the first time) so since some of them I’ve known and loved since they were born, I feel like I’m sending them off to Kindergarten too! ???? You may want to grab a tissue… Dear Kindergarten Momma, The day […]

August 27, 2021

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Outdoor Newborn Photos | Naperville Photographer

Outdoor newborn photos are few and far between but sometimes a must if the weather cooperates which almost was not the case for the J Family but we squeezed it in between sprinkles and rain! You may recognize this sweet momma and big sister from their spring maternity session where we melted because it was […]

July 30, 2021

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