BLOG - Sweet Seven Photography - Photography in the Naperville Area

Charlie - Naperville Senior Photographer

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29

2019

Charlie is my good friend's son, so this session was extra fun with her and her hubby coming along to encourage him to be natural and have fun. The ...

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29

2019

Claudia - Naperville Senior ...

It's senior season around here (I have one of my own that I need to photograph before it gets too cold), and can I just say how much I LOVE ...

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29

2019

Nicole - Naperville Aurora Senior ...

Nicole was so much fun to work with and I was pumped when she told me she was bringing her soccer ball and goalie gloves for a few shot during her ...

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29

2019

Abby + Joe - Naperville Engagement ...

Abby and Joe were so much fun to work with! It just so happens that Abby is the daughter of one of my very good friends, which made this session even ...

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29

2019

Chandran - Bolingbrook Family ...

Usha is a friend and former co-worker and while her parents were visiting from India, she wanted to get updated extended family photos. This is three ...

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29

2019

Powers Family - Naperville Aurora ...

This maternity session was just one week short of mama's induction date, so we were lucky to have gotten it in! I have had several of my maternity ...

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29

2019

Javi - Naperville Aurora Milestone ...

Oh my gosh, and left me craving tacos, guacamole and more! Javi's one year milestone session was nothing short of fun and entertainment! Love, love, ...

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29

2019

Baby Leo - Warrenville Newborn ...

Welcome to the world, sweet baby Leo! This guy was so sweet and squishy, and gave me baby fever (for a grandchild)! Being an animal lover, I always ...

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29

2019

Graves Family - Naperville Family ...

Love when my families just chill and let things flow naturally without the pressure of getting your child to have the perfect smile, etc. When ...

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29

2019

Kaitlyn - Naperville Senior ...

Kaitlin came to her senior session READY to rock her images! She had her hair and makeup done professionally, her outfits were on point, AND she ...

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29

2019

Lillian - Naperville Aurora Portrait ...

This family traveled from up north for Lillian's 8th grade graduation photoshoot at St. James Farm in Warrenville. St. James Farm is my favorite ...

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29

2019

Katie - Naperville, Aurora Headshot ...

My friend and co-worker reached out to me for theater headshots for her daughter, as she needed them for an upcoming audition. They were thrilled ...

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29

2019

Baby Eve - Naperville Newborn ...

It's almost September, and time to get caught up on all of my blog posts from April onward! Blogging is one part of my business that seems to get put ...

MAR

29

2019

Julia - Naperville Milestone ...

Ahhh! Sweet Julia was in my studio for a newborn session and I absolutely loved seeing her again at her one year milestone session. I LOVE that ...

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13

2019

Lauren - Naperville Headshot ...

I don't do many headshots but Lauren needed some headshot for some plays she was auditioning in and around the Chicagoland area. This girl is just a ...

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13

2019

Ruth James - Batavia Newborn Lifestyle ...

Ahhhh! I am in love with this family! A couple of years ago I photographed them when they only had one baby, Grady, their white terrier. They are now ...

FEB

13

2019

Josh + Haley - Naperville Engagement ...

These two make the cutest couple! My friend and co-worker's daughter was engaged in December, the day before my daughter got engaged! Haley and Josh ...

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13

2019

Ryan + Alexa - Naperville Engagement ...

This session was especially special to me because this happens to be my daughter, Alexa and her fiancé, Ryan, who had recently become engaged ...

FEB

13

2019

Javi - Naperville Milestone ...

This little guy is just the cutest! He is usually all smiles, but showed his serious side at his 6 month milestone session! We also did a few shots ...

FEB

13

2019

Bries Family - Naperville Family ...

Another December session, with the hopes of getting a nice image for a Christmas card! Love that they brought their dog! Here is a peek at their ...

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13

2019

Artl Family - Naperville Family ...

It was a cold December day, but these kiddos (and parents) were troopers! It's hard to believe they were all freezing their butts off, but it was ...

FEB

13

2019

Alzueta Family - Oswego Family ...

Carolyn is a friend and co-worker, so I was super happy when she scheduled a family session with me. I met them at Hudson Crossing Park in Oswego and ...

FEB

13

2019

McAloon Family - Naperville Family ...

Cristina needed a Christmas card photo and with the cold December weather, wanted them to be indoors. I can hardly handle how cute these kiddos ...

FEB

13

2019

Smith Family - Naperville Family ...

I love meeting new families and this one was no exception. This was our second round at a quick family session as little London didn't want anything ...

FEB

13

2019

Gianna - Naperville Milestone ...

Gianna is one! This little stinker did not want to stay in one place for our indoor milestone session with cake smash, but I managed to get a ...

FEB

13

2019

Partlow Family - Naperville Family ...

Got to meet this sweet family for a quick family session in November. That time of year, many families are looking for a last minute Christmas card ...

FEB

13

2019

Cole Family - Naperville Family ...

It was a beautiful, cool, crisp day for this session in late October. Bobby and Betty are very dear to me - both prior students at the preschool I ...

FEB

13

2019

Schwerdtfeger Family - Naperville ...

Love this family and I am super excited that there will be the addition of a new baby boy in the spring! This was round two for us, as Brooklyn just ...

OCT

20

2018

Whalen Family - Naperville Family ...

I have been photographing this family since Jack was just 6 months old, and now Emma is 18 months old! I just love watching families grow and ...

OCT

20

2018

Tripp Family - Sugar Grove Family ...

This family was gifted a Lifestyle Session when their baby boy was born, but due to him being premature and then getting RSV, they never used it when ...

OCT

20

2018

Jessica - Naperville Senior ...

This gorgeous girl had to be convinced by her mom to have a senior photos done and I am so glad she did! It can be hard or uncomfortable for some ...

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20

2018

Peter + Michele + Boys - Naperville ...

She's one of my best friends, so I was super excited to have the chance to take their family photos this year. We have put it off over the last ...

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20

2018

Doorhy Family - Naperville Family ...

This family hired me last year for an extended family session and I was so happy to hear from them again this year asking for regular family session! ...

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20

2018

Parker - Naperville Milestone ...

Parker was an absolute doll and joy to work with at her one year old Milestone Session! Look at those baby blues and those sweet curly locks. ...

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20

2018

Cassidy - Oswego Family Photographer

Cassidy is graduating from Oswego East High School in the spring! She is such a beautiful little lady with great energy and she did awesome in front ...

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20

2018

Maggie - Naperville Senior Photographer

Ok, so she's not a senior (she's a sophomore in college), but she was one of my first seniors and I couldn't pass up the chance to take her photos ...

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20

2018

Doornbos Family - Naperville Newborn ...

We scheduled this session for the last week in August, based on mama's due date, but this little guy decided to make his appearance two weeks early! ...

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20

2018

Oglesby Family - Naperville Family ...

A last minute reschedule offered me the opportunity to meet and photograph this beautiful family! This mama wanted to do a quick family session ...

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20

2018

Dooley Family - Naperville Newborn ...

I LOVE having furry friends involved in sessions, as they are part of the family as well. This newborn (he was already 6 weeks) lifestyle ...

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20

2018

Harouff Family - Naperville Family ...

Love this family! These guys were my very first clients that hired me from a web search for Naperville photographers, so they are super special to ...

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20

2018

King Family - Naperville Newborn ...

The King family welcomed their second baby boy to the mix and he couldn't have been any cuter! We were lucky to have nice weather and be able to head ...

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20

2018

Joe - Naperville Senior Photographer

Another senior session, this time with Joe, a Nequa Valley High School senior. Joe wanted the urban vibe, so we headed downtown Naperville to my ...

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20

2018

Joaquin - Naperville Senior ...

Joaquin is a Metea Valley High School graduate and wanted an urban session. I am friends with his mom, so this made this session even more fun! I ...

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20

2018

Stevens Family - Naperville Family ...

My neighbor contacted me after seeing a coworker's daughter's senior photos that I took and wanted a last minute family session with his kids ...

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20

2018

Allie + David - Naperville Maternity ...

Playing catch up today with blogging! Back in May, Allie had her maternity session, right around 34 weeks. This is the ideal time to have it, as ...

JUL

12

2018

Rachele - Naperville Senior ...

May was a busy month with seniors and I had the pleasure to photograph this lovely lady, a Waubonsie Valley High School Senior. Rachele wanted a ...

JUL

12

2018

Nicole- Naperville Senior Photographer

Nicole was a senior graduating from Nequa Valley High School and wanted an urban vibe, so we headed to my go-to spot, downtown Naperville for her ...

JUL

12

2018

Jayson - Naperville Senior Photographer

I have known Jayson since he was just a baby, so it is really hard to believe he was already a senior, graduating from Metea Valley High School! ...

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12

2018

Gabby - Naperville Portrait ...

Gabby and I headed downtown Naperville on a beautiful, warm day in early May to shoot some portraits of her. She is a complete natural in front of ...

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12

2018

Julia - Naperville Newborn Lifestyle ...

Beautiful little Julia was my first in-studio newborn session. Her mom wanted some posed shots as well as lifestyle shots, so I decided to give the ...

JUL

12

2018

Brooklyn - 1 year Milestone - ...

Brooklyn stole my heart during a fall family session when she was 8 months old and and again during her 1 year Milestone Session + Cake Smash! ...

MAY

02

2018

Gianna- 6 Month Milestone

These two beautiful girls were in my studio for baby Gianna's 6 month milestone and sibling shots. They could not have any happier or sweeter! ...

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09

2018

Emma is One - Naperville Child ...

I decided to take the plunge and start using my guest room as my "studio" so that I am able to offer up indoor sessions (in addition to my outdoor ...

FEB

09

2018

The R. Family - Oswego Family ...

The weather outside was most certainly FRIGHTFUL on this Christmas Eve day, but I had been aching to do a snow session, and I got my wish! Though I ...

FEB

09

2018

The L. Family - Naperville Family ...

My daughter nannied for this family for several summers and the girls were two of my first "models" when I was portfolio-building a couple of years ...

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09

2018

The C. Family - Naperville Family ...

Riverview Farmstead is one of my favorite places to shoot. You can get great variety in a gallery by moving around to different areas, all very close ...

FEB

09

2018

The G. Siblings - Naperville Family ...

What better gift for your parents than digital images of you and your siblings? These three gifted their parents digital images of ...

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09

2018

Emma - 8 Months Old - Naperville Child ...

I'm excited to have taken Emma's 8 month images and love how they turned out. This little baby girl has the most beautiful, piercing baby blues and ...

FEB

09

2018

Baby J. - Naperville Newborn Lifestyle ...

It's time to play "catch-up"! I have done a horrible job keeping up to date on my blog, but hopefully I can get caught up today! I met this ...

NOV

05

2017

Hailey - Naperville Senior Photographer

Meet Hailey! She was my last senior session of this season, and it was great finishing it up with such a sweet, pretty girl! Hailey had such cute ...

NOV

05

2017

The S. Family - Naperville Family ...

This session was rescheduled due to rain, and I feared we'd have to reschedule again, this time due to COLD, but Allison suggested it wasn't going to ...

NOV

05

2017

The C. Family - Naperville Family ...

I can't say enough how much I enjoyed this session! Annie and Sarah's son, Bobby, was a student in the classroom I worked in at the preschool, so he ...

OCT

25

2017

Emma + Jack - Naperville Lifestyle ...

I just love photographing these kids! Kelly asked me to take some "nudies" of Emma, as she'd had some done of Jack when he was a baby, and I happily ...

OCT

23

2017

Madi - Naperville Senior Photographer

Meet Madi! For Madi's senior portraits, she wanted an urban setting and we initially were going to do it downtown Chicago, but changed our minds due ...

OCT

23

2017

Jim + Sam + Grady

This was one of my most favorite sessions to date! Jim and Sam brought their (fur) baby, Grady along for some family photos, which made for lots of ...

OCT

18

2017

The H. Family - Naperville Maternity ...

I was so excited when Laura contacted me for a maternity session! We rescheduled our original date due to the impending torrential rains, and got ...

OCT

18

2017

Caity - Batavia Senior Photographer

Meet Caity! We had an amazing session with perfect weather and beautiful golden light. I love how the sun lights up the backgrounds during the ...

OCT

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2017

Lisa - Naperville Lifestyle ...

Lisa wanted a different kind of session, one which incorporated her love for yoga and that she could use for images on her wellness Facebook page, ...

OCT

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2017

Lyndsey - Naperville Senior ...

Meet Lyndsey! I was super excited to have a girl senior session after five guys in a row! We had to reschedule from the day before, due to ...

OCT

18

2017

Tyler - Orland Park Senior Photographer

Meet Tyler! During our session, he showed that he is a complete natural in front of the camera, needing little direction with natural posing! I loved ...

OCT

18

2017

Holden - Plainfield Senior Photographer

Meet Holden! For his senior portraits, he wanted an urban setting, so we ventured downtown Aurora, where I have done several of my previous senior ...

OCT

06

2017

The W. Family - Wheaton Family ...

My calendar has been filled with mainly senior sessions over the last couple of months, so having this family session mixed in was a nice change! ...

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13

2017

The T. Family - Naperville Family ...

Tom has been my neighbor for the past 20 years and has always been a great friend and neighbor. His oldest son started kindergarten with one of ...

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13

2017

Dylan - Naperville/Aurora Senior ...

Loved photographing this handsome senior, not only because he made it super easy for me, but also because I have known him since the day he was born ...

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03

2017

Bailey - Naperville Family Photographer

Bailey, my daughter's best friend, and a recent FSU graduate, recently moved back to Chicago and contacted me to take a head shot or two. Well, ...

JUL

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2017

Michael - Aurora/Naperville Senior ...

Yesterday was so much fun! My friend and co-worker asked me to photograph her son, who graduated in May from NVHS, and is headed for DePaul ...

JUL

14

2017

Derek - Warrenville Senior Photographer

I have known this handsome guy since he was a newborn and it's so. hard. to. believe. that he will be a senior in the fall! Time flies so ...

JUL

14

2017

The H. Family - Naperville Newborn ...

I was super excited when Erica and Travis contacted me to do their maternity photos, followed by their newborn photos. Baby Chance was just six days ...

JUN

20

2017

Eliza - Wheaton Senior Photographer

I met beautiful Miss Eliza last week on a beautiful sunny (yet HOT and BUGGY) evening to shoot some senior photos. She is a recent Hinsdale Central ...

JUN

20

2017

The D. Family - Naperville Family ...

This has to be one of the most beautiful (extended) families I have ever seen and they were all styled perfectly! The colors were perfect and they ...

JUN

14

2017

The M. Family - Naperville Family ...

It was so great meeting this beautiful (extended) family and squeezing a shoot in before each headed a different way. Mrs. M contacted me to do a ...

MAY

21

2017

The H. Family - Naperville Maternity ...

Last week I met the H family downtown Naperville at the Riverwalk to shoot their maternity session. These two are expecting their first baby (a boy) ...