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Hinsdale Branding Photography

This Hinsdale Branding photography session was amazing! Emily and her team at Authentic Growth Wellness Group were full of energy and made the time pass by quickly. We documented the essentials during this session like their new space and growing team rather than a more creative approach. If you are looking for a therapist locally […]

October 13, 2022

Branding

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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

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Branding, Business Owners

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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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Now Booking: 2021 Fall Photo Sessions| Fall Mini Sessions | Danielle Hardesty Photography

It may be steaming hot outside but fall will be here before we know it! It’s time to book your fall session with Danielle Hardesty Photography. This year, there are new location options that will amazing backdrops for fall photo sessions! FALL PHOTO SESSIONS Full Session Investment information is on the website. BOOK A FULL […]

July 5, 2021

Family Photography

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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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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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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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