Maternity photos at Montrose Harbor in Chicago: Rachel and Connor first started with a family of 3. One just happened to be a dog.
I first met these two for their engagement photos with their adorable dog Kota. We spent a cold winter afternoon down by the riverwalk and were lucky enough to catch some of the prettiest sunshine sneaking through the buildings.
That following August, we celebrated their wedding at Cafe Brauer with photos all around Lincoln Park. Kota of course joined in on their first look and a few wedding party photos. These three were always so much fun to photograph. So when they told me they wanted to get maternity photos, I was overjoyed.
With a big love for the city of Chicago, they wanted to make sure we showcased it in yet another big-life milestone. So we made our way up North to one of my favorite spots to look over the skyline, Montrose Harbor. Once again, sweet Kota joined us as one of the cutest ‘BIG SISTER’ dogs to be. We truly lucked out with a gorgeous blue sky and a sunset that, well, speaks for itself.
I was overly excited about that unbelievable sky and so thrilled to see these two as parents. I knew they would be the most kind-hearted and loving mom and dad. This maternity session for sure goes down in the history books as one of my favorites.
For even more sweetness, scroll down to see a few of sweet baby Stella’s newborn photos.
Congratulations Rachel and Connor!
WELCOME BABY STELLA!
And for a little comparison fun, here is their wedding day on the same stairs compared to their newborn session day. Kota, and now Stella as well, both stealing the show.
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL!
The Siano Family : When a hot Summer afternoon ends with a family jump in the pool.
This beautiful family is always so much fun to hang out with and they only continue to grow in size! With baby boy #4 on the way, this gorgeous momma wanted to make sure we captured their last Summer together as a family of 5.
We met at their suburb home on an unusually humid evening. “Of course!” We all laughed off as we immediately started to sweat within seconds of walking outside. The hot weather didn’t seem to matter to the boys, though. With water bottles in hand, we ran over the bridge and they leaned over the side pointing out all the fish swimming below. The neighbors generously let them play around on their swinging bench nearby, and we laughed as each kid stood taking turns getting their photos taken.
After a lot of running around, we all decided that a final jump in the pool, clothes and all, would be the best way to end this sweet session. I for sure dunked my head as well. Best feeling ever!
These boys are all such beautiful combinations of their parents and I’m so excited to see what baby #4 looks like!
An afternoon at home and the park.
This family is the sweetest! I had last seen them all a few years past during winter when they still lived in the city. The boys were a lot smaller back then and it was a lot colder too! This time, I got to meet them at their new home in the suburbs. They wanted to document this time in their lives after such a big change.
We all experienced the pandemic differently, but I know most families just wanted a little normalcy back into their every day lives after so much time away from each other. A fun photoshoot at home was the perfect way to bring out the needed smiles.
The boys were so interactive with me and not afraid to smile and be silly in front of the camera from the start. We started at home and then made our way to a park nearby, staying cool in the shade. I’m so grateful to this family and all my other #egpfam families that allow me and my camera to glimpse a part of lives. I truly cherish these moments as I hope they all will too.
By the way, how cute is this first picture with their family dog?!
