Born and raised in Arlington Heights, Illinois, I married my husband, Frank, in Fall 2018. After several years working full-time as a kindergarten teacher in his hometown of Park Ridge, we made the move from the city to the suburbs—where my commute to work became all of 3 minutes (lucky, right?).
I fell in love with this community more than 10 years ago when I first started teaching here, and in March 2022, we welcomed our baby girl, Rosie. She was full of smiles, dancing, and pure joy. I found myself wanting to freeze every little moment behind the lens—why didn’t I do this sooner?
Fast forward to May 2023, when little Frankie joined our family (and let’s just say he was Rosie’s total opposite—colic, allergies, lots of tears!). To make things even more fun, we moved out of our house a week after he was born and lived with my parents for three months during renovations. Needless to say, I know a thing or two about chaos and meltdowns.
That’s why when it comes to family photography, I get it. Kids cry, kids melt down, sometimes it’s just one of those days. But that’s real life—and often, that’s where the most beautiful memories live. I’ll be right there capturing the giggles, the snuggles, and even the perfectly imperfect moments you’ll want to remember (or maybe laugh about later!).
TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF CAPTURING MEMORIES
Look, I get it. Picking a date that works for everyone’s schedule, coordinating outfits, and surviving the morning of picture day—it can feel overwhelming. But hear me out: it doesn’t have to be that way!
I’m here to take the stress off your plate and help you capture the true essence of your family.
My goal is to create a relaxed, fun experience where you can simply enjoy being together. The laughs, the hugs, the little in-between moments—that’s where the magic happens.
So don’t worry about perfection—come as you are, and let’s turn your family’s real connections into beautiful memories you’ll treasure forever."