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Where Your Family’s Story Becomes Art | Downers Grove Family Photographer

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family of three with baby studio photo session Chicago suburbs

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hockey player studio portrait session for senior boy

young blonde siblings seated on studio chair for photo session

baby boy supported by windowsill standing pose

family studio photo session for mother and her 5 children seated on couch

6 month old seated boy with bow tie grinning for photography

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mother and baby all-white session in studio

family of five in black and white in studio photography session

family of four photographed on white background in studio

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young girl casual studio photo session in Hinsdale area

Four siblings posed on white boxes studio photo session

white studio photo session with variable posing for family of seven

smiling 5 month old boy grabbing his toes sitting on white tufted couch

baby in ruffled dress and headband seated

Anniversary couples session in west suburban studio

The laughter, the love, and the moments—transformed into family art for your home and for years to come

Do you have a family portrait in your home that stops you in your tracks?

Not just a nice photo—but real artwork that reflects your story and the people you love most

Be honest… when was the last time you felt beautiful in a photo with your family? Or when were you even in the photo at all?

We all wait for the “perfect time.” When schedules slow down. When life feels easier. When we feel more ready. But your kids won’t remember those reasons. They’ll remember whether you showed up and stepped into the frame with them.

Let’s create something real, and not stop there. Let's make it worthy of your walls.

I’ll help you take care of the details—you just bring your people.

SPRING & SUMMER SESSIONS booking now!

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Everything You Need, Thoughtfully Included

Personalized location and wardrobe planning so everything works together beautifully
Professional hair and makeup for women (available as add-on)
Your choice of studio, in-home, or outdoor location sessions
Extended family sessions for multi-generational portraits
In-person image selection and ordering with my full range of custom photo art
Custom wall art and album design created specifically for your home
Professional, high-end printing for your finished artwork

Expectant couple family photo with dog during maternity session at lake

custom sessions start at $790. Contact us for details.

little boy and girl siblings walking on mulch path

Mom and two young daughters with red and denim clothing outdoors

little boy brothers with striped sweaters standing on ladder laughing

summer family photo at cantigny under leafy arch

Grandparents and 11 grandchildren posed in yard during extended family sesison

Parents and two small boys laying in casual pose and smiling

family of three posed in Fall grasses at sunset

Family of 6 in blue shades together in tight group in green park

siblings standing in front of museum door while being photographed by Deb Wesley

family of 5 posed for photo session by Deb Wesley

Family of 4 and german sheppard seated on whote bench for studio photo session

large extended family posed together on path in woods

3 young girls posed on white ladder for photo

Mother in floral dress and senior son sit close on sofa at home

How We Create Your Dream Photography Experience

INQUIRE

PLAN

CAPTURE

REVEAL

ENJOY

Share your vision for your family portrait session and what matters most to you. This is our chance to connect, make sure we’re the right fit, walk through the experience, explore investment options, and begin shaping something meaningful together—without pressure.

This is where all the overwhelm tends to creep in...and where I intervene!. Together, we’ll determine your perfect color palette + location details and discuss how to have everyone compliment each other. I can even come to your home (great for talking about your wall art dreams!)

On the day of your session, your only job is to relax and be present with your people. Whether we’re in the studio or on location, I’ll guide you every step of the way with natural direction, flattering posing, and a calm, stress-free approach that keeps things fun and easy.

This is the fun part! Shortly after your session, we’ll reconvene to view your images. I’ve already culled your gallery down to the very best, so you can confidently select your favorites (with my help, of course!). I’ll also guide you through design options for prints, wall art, albums, and even gifts—so you truly get the most from your investment.

Your selected images are carefully retouched, and your professional print order is placed. Your digital images arrive first, followed shortly by your finished artwork—ready to be enjoyed in your home. This is the part where your photos stop being files and start becoming part of your everyday life

"We absolutely LOVE our photos! They turned out even better than I could have imagined - thank you so much for an easy and FUN process that provided us with beautiful photos we will treasure forever!" -Jill S. (Downers Grove)