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Creek Maternity Photos | Darien, IL

When mom reached out and requested a creek maternity photos, I may have done a little happy dance! I’ve wanted to do creek photos for as long as I’ve had my business. Other business responsibilities and life kept me from scheduling it! Family Photos by the Creek We met up one summer morning to bright […]

January 8, 2026

Creek maternity photos; family of three maternity photos; pregnant mom, dad and little boy sitting on a rock during a maternity session

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Oakbrook Maternity Photographer | Mayslake Forest Preserve

This family of four was awaiting the arrival of their sweet addition in a few months. We had so much fun picking flowers and walking through the tall grasses as well as strolling the gravel paths.

October 30, 2023

Maternity & Newborn

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Lombard Maternity Session | Danielle Hardesty Photography

Summer arrived…in May! Whew! It was egg-frying-on-the-car-dashboard hot and humid as all get out but you wouldn’t know it looking at these photos from a recent Lombard Maternity Session at the stunning Lilacia Park. Which, if you have ever been pregnant in this Midwest heat and humidity, you know it is a challenge just to […]

June 4, 2021

Family Photography, Milestone Photography

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