I absolutely adore photographing families in their own homes. It gives the session an extremely personal feel, lets the kids play in their own element (and show me some of their favorite toys), and it captures moments in time that might not look the same forever. Whether it be your home changes, the kids grow, […]

I spent a morning with the C Family at Winnemac Park, photographing their special moments together as a new family of 4 (including their pup!). Despite being new parents to a newly born baby (aka no one is sleeping) this whole family was in great spirits and looked gorgeous. Here’s a few of our favorites!

The I-Family has been part of the JTP family for years now… it all started when I second shot their wedding many years ago, did some work for their early education center, VOCEL, and took some family photos of them in their home when they welcomed their first child. A few years later, here we […]

I photographed this adorable family last year in studio in Wicker Park and I still cannot get over how CUTE they are! The kids were little hams in front of the camera and mom/dads’ style was the perfect vibe. I love how the simple backdrop of in-studio sessions let the family moments and emotions shine […]

We love capturing families as they are – playful, imperfectly perfect, and totally themselves. That’s what we did with the W family (also great, long time friends of mine!) last May… I am just catching up on shoots from last year on the blog – and this adorable family is up first (they’ve even added […]

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 […]