It's great to be one, especially when you're surrounded by family and friends! This cute "Up" themed birthday party made for some great photos and one fantastic cake. We also had the honor of doing a photoshoot in Chicago's Lincoln park area with these two cute kids which made for some great fall photos. Book us for your party photography and and family photography needs!
What an adorable little girl and so photogenic already! This shoot was absolutely precious and we loved being a part of her very first photoshoot! At Kidographer we offer family photography packages that will allow you to capture your baby's first year for an affordable price! We look forward to seeing her again in a couple of months and watching her grow!
Chicago is so beautiful in the summer time, and these smiling faces made our day even better! Photographing children of all ages is our speciality. Thanks for bringing us to the Art Institute of Chicago for a solid day of picture taking. We hope you loved it just as much as we did!
Cousins playing in the grass in Lincoln park, how precious! Lincoln park is a great place to take outdoor pictures if you would like an effortless green backdrop. Here is a great list of other great places to take pictures:
The exterior of the building features a grand courtyard that highlights the architectural design of the building and its surroundings. Close to the Lincoln Park Zoo, this can be a great place to take your family photo and then complete a fun-filled day with the kids.
Close to Navy Pier and Ohio Street Beach, Milton Lee Olive Park offers a picturesque getaway right in the heart of the city. For those looking for a family photo that includes the infamous Chicago skyline, this is a great spot that takes advantage of the landscape of the city.
Regardless of the time of your visit, every season at the Chicago Botanic Garden has its own unique look and feel. Encompassing 385 acres, 26 gardens to choose from and four outdoor areas, there is an abundance of different backdrop scenes to choose from
The Garfield Park Conservatory is open year-round, and offers free admission to all. There are eight different indoor spaces to choose from, featuring everything from the exotic to the tranquil.
For more information please read: Best Places To Take Family Photos In Chicago
Nothing like smashing a cake at Montrose Harbor in Chicago! It seems like he might have had a pretty good time judging by these adorable candid shots. Cake smashes are one of our specialities and we are happy to be this little guys Chicago family photographer. Make sure to check out our cake smash packages, they are totally customizable!
Three times the smiles! What beautiful siblings and so photogenic in their family garden! We love to take pictures in spaces that truly represent the family in them. As their Chicago family photographer we are willing to travel anywhere in the Chicagoland area that will keep our clients smiling!
When the time comes for your family's photos we thought it would be best to highlight some tips that will not only make you smile, but will also make your images speak 1,000 words!
1. Pick a location that matches your family’s personality. You’ll want these pictures to reflect this time in your lives. So, while railroad tracks can look cool, ask yourself, “Would our family really spend time here?”
2. Before getting too attached to a location, run it by your photographer. They should know if there are any issues with your choice (such as a required permit or difficult lighting), or if there are better choices available.
3. Incorporate items that have meaning to your family to really personalize the picture. Use props to highlight your family’s hobbies!
4. Make sure your photo session is at a good time for your entire family. Be certain not to schedule your photo session around your child’s nap or bedtime. The best time for lighting is the two hours before sunset and after sunrise. If this is a bad time for your children, talk with us! Grumbling tummies don't make for smiling photos, so make sure everyone's had something to eat beforehand!
6. Remember this is fun! Have fun. Laugh. Giggle. Joke. Embrace. Kiss. Snuggle. Play. Doing these things will allow us to capture the emotion and true beauty of your family. Show us who you really are, so that we have the opportunity to really capture you.
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We know everyday is Mother's Day and we are happy to capture your motherhood moments! It was a beautiful day in Chicago and the beautiful shoot to capture mother and daughter. We look forward to watching your daughter grow up by your side and continue to be your Chicago Family Photographer!
What an event! As Chicago Family Photographers we love to capture you having the very best time with your family, and it always helps to learn something new too, right Dads? Brew and Bows took place at Humming Bird Studios and was a huge hit! Find out more information about hosting your own event at Hummingbird Studios or attending another Brews and Bows party, and don't forget we'd always be happy to capture your happiest moments!
Logan Square, Chicago family portrait photographer.
Twinning! We loved doing your very first photoshoot and we've decided you two were double the fun! We love shooting families from the very beginning and following you as you grow! Thanks for picking us as your Chicago family photographer.
What's sweeter than the Chicago Cubs winning The World Series? A Cubs cake smash! What a way to bring in your first year on the playing field! You definitely won our hearts and we can wait to watching you grow up and come out swinging. Thanks for choosing us for your cake smash and as your Chicago Family Photographer!
Chicago is so beautiful in the summer and it was great to shoot this lovely family in all of our favorite parts of the Chicagoland area! We love to shoot families and we are willing to travel far and wide (or at least around the Chicago area) to do so! Looking forward to photographing your family again soon!
Young love! It's was so special for us to be a part of your prom memories. Capturing magical moments like these is one of our favorite part of being about being a Chicago School and School dance and prom Photographer. We hope you had the best time, you all looked fantastic!
It's always nice to shoot brothers who truly get along, and look adorable too! We so enjoyed meeting you and being your photographer in Chicagoland's Gillson Park. The sun was shinning and your smiles we're radiating!
This young man turned one, and a celebrating was truly in order. We we're so excited to be a part of your special day and that you picked Humming Bird Studios in Lincoln Park as your event space. We love to be invited to events, and capture all of the best memories in the Chicagoland area. Happy birthday little guy, and thanks for choosing us as your Chicago family photographer!
A fun day in the summer sun with this little lady. We loved being your Chicago Family Photographer. Lincoln Park is the perfect Chicago outdoor photography location, but we can travel anywhere in the Chicagoland area to shoot! We hope to see you again soon!
Keeping each other close on a crisp spring day, this adorable family posed together in style. It was great to be able to catch your happiness and make memories for you. We look forward to capturing more of your milestones as your Chicago family photographer!
Sunshine, smiles, and sibling love what more could these proud parents ask for on this beautiful day in Chicago's beautiful Friendship Park. With the little man celebrating his first birthday and the young lady turning three, this family had a lot to be smiling about. You guys were a pleasure to shoot, thank you for choosing us as your Chicago family photographer!
What fun to be one! This princess party was a blast for the entire Family at Pinstripes in Northbrook. The little princess was pretty in pink and surrounded by smiling faces, tasty snacks, and a real live princess on her special day. Thanks for inviting us to your party, we loved snapping photos of your big day, and being your family photographer!
He’s one! Only one-year-old and this little guy is already living his life to the fullest. He enjoys crawling to far around Chicago's parks, standing on his own, and reaching for the stars! He is full of energy and warm smiles, especially when he meets a dog or hears some good music. Here he is in Lincoln Park where he was able to laugh and play while taking some handsome photos. We love capturing your milestones, what a joy to be a Chicago baby photographer!
