If you’re looking for a newborn photographer in Northbrook who has experience working with toddlers, this session with baby Jojo is a perfect example of how calm, natural, in-home sessions can feel.


This Northbrook newborn session focused on creating connection first — especially with a toddler sibling — before ever picking up the camera.


With a background in early childhood education and over 15 years of experience working with young children, I approach newborn sessions differently — especially when toddlers are involved.


Instead of expecting immediate cooperation, I take time to build a connection first. In this session, we talked about Ms. Rachel, favorite toys, and created a space where Jojo’s older sister felt comfortable and included.


That’s what allows these sessions to feel natural instead of forced.

Family photography • toddlers

If your child can’t sit still — good.
We weren’t going to ask them to.

The quick answer

The best toddler-friendly family sessions are movement-based. We walk, play, cuddle, reset, and follow your child’s pace. Real connection always wins.

How to prep (without pressure)

  • Schedule around nap/snack windows when possible
  • Bring a small “bribe” snack (quiet + non-messy)
  • Don’t promise “perfect behavior” — promise connection
  • Tell your toddler: “We’re going to play and snuggle”

What to wear

Soft neutrals and gentle textures photograph beautifully — and they keep the focus on your faces. Choose outfits your child can move in.

What if there’s a meltdown?

We pause. We breathe. We reset. Some of the most meaningful photos come right after the big feelings — when your child returns to you for comfort.

Ready for photos that feel like your life?

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Serving Arlington Heights + Chicago + Chicagoland

I photograph families across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, including Arlington Heights, the North Shore, and nearby Chicagoland communities.

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A sleeping baby in a white onesie lies peacefully on soft white bedding with their hand near their face.
A series of intimate family moments captured in soft, warm lighting showing parents and child interacting.
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A tender moment showing a parent's hand gently holding their sleeping baby's tiny foot.
A parent's hands gently hold and comfort a sleeping baby in a warm, intimate indoor setting.
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A series of intimate newborn photography portraits with soft lighting and warm brown tones.
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Family lifestyle photos in a sunlit room showing tender moments between parents and baby.
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A series of intimate lifestyle photos showing tender moments between parent and baby on white bedding.
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully on white bedding in warm natural light.
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A tender moment captured in sepia tones as two hands gently touch and intertwine against a soft background.

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I take a limited number of newborn sessions each month to keep the experience calm and personalized.


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