The H family reached out for some family photos this past spring… their only requirement – we take the photos somewhere a little more unique than your standard forest preserve or trail. I racked my brain for new ideas – but being new to Downers Grove, I wasn’t sure of the area. So, I scouted […]

I receive a lot of questions on how to prepare for your portrait session, what to wear, how to practice ‘posing’, etc. so I put together some info to help you get a better idea of what you’re getting yourselves into – and hopefully get you over those nerves! Bottom line, just be yourselves. This […]

2020 has brought its fair share of hardships. From bush fires in Australia, to Covid-19, to murder hornets, to social injustices (I think it’s important to note here that we fully support the Black Lives Matter movement and encourage everyone to continue to listen and learn with us) — it has been hard to stay […]

Super excited to announce a new branch of JTP – lifestyle! This side of the business is perfect for influencer, blogger, fitness coach – or any one just looking for some professional pictures and more content for their website/blog/instagram feed or story. Here are some samples of what we can create for you (this was […]

I don’t photograph families very often, but when I do – I always make sure it’s an in-home session. I love capturing real moments within families’ homes. Extra bonus points if it’s your first home together. Lots of laughs, lots of candid moments… not a lot of forced, posed photos. If the perfect family photo […]

A few weeks ago, I photographed my friend Lara’s boudoir session. During the session, we talked about what it meant to her, why she was doing it, and everything that she did leading up to it – and I was so inspired. I get a lot of people asking why would anyone shoot a boudoir […]

Emily is a high school senior from a small town in Michigan. Emily, her mom, and grandmother all came down to Chicago for a fun weekend and to snap some senior portraits – and we had so much fun! She loves the city, and hopes to make her mark on it next year in college. […]

Three years ago I photographed Kailey + Rob’s Engagement Session. Two years ago, I photographed their wedding. This year, we went back to the Adler Planetarium (where they got married) and I photographed their Maternity Session. They’re expecting a Baby Boy this October (names still to be decided!) and it really was SO special to […]

Seven years ago, when I started on my photography journey, I needed to practice. This girl, my bff since we were 13 – stepped in as my model. That was the first time I photographed her. Now, as we’re both approaching 31 this week – I photographed her once again, this time – with a […]

For the past few years, I admittedly avoided doing “newborn sessions”. I’d done the whole baby in a basket thing, but to be completely honest – I just didn’t like it (kudos to those that do it, though). For me, those photos didn’t really tell the story I wanted to tell – and I thought newborn […]