Living up the last days of summer with Lurie Gardens family photos

It’s been such a joy watching the Sutherlands family grown. I first met Engy and Jason years ago when they hired me to be their wedding photographer. Seven or so years and three kiddos between us, I now think of them more as friends than clients.

This year Engy was hoping for a summery, fun outdoor family session. Originally we talked about the beach, but with busy schedules and a rainstorm the night before, we opted to stick to our date and stay land-bound. Thankfully the Lurie Gardens at Millenium Park was super picturesque on this first day of September. In fact, I think the pink, purple, and white flowers still in bloom in the background is pretty much perfect with their outfits. I guess it was meant to be 🙂

Bonus stop-through at The Art Institute

Make sure to scroll to the bottom for the pictures from the Art Institue north-side garden (post-bathroom break).

For more family sessions, check out the links below:

• Twinning at Lincoln Park Nature Walk
• In-home newborn session with the Ponzios
• Northerly Island Family

Interested in taking your own family photos? Contact me today here, call 402-304-4057 or email maggie@rifeponcephotography.com. I’d love to hear from you!

The Brown’s are back for more! 2017 Holiday Family Portraits

I’ve had the joy of photographing the Brown’s on two other occasions.  For their latest holiday family portraits, we ran into some difficult weather, so opted to do this year’s Christmas card at the studio and beneath the train tracks outside.

The Brown’s are the nicest–their boys are so much fun and had me cracking up the whole time.  I love that Rachel and Carl embraced their silliness!

Wanna see more? Visit my family portfolio page or click the links below for other sessions.  Interested in scheduling your own session?  Drop me a line at my contact page.  Learn more about pricing here.

• Smash Cake Photos
• Twin Family Photography
• Foster Ave Family Photos

Northerly Island Family Session with the Trowbridges

I’ve had the pleasure of taking family pictures for the Trowbridges for the past few years. Christine is a big believe in scheduling family photos each year rather than buying the school pictures of the boys. In the past we’ve taken pictures in Lincoln Park and at my studio, but this year she wanted a spot that had both nature and skyline.

We decided on Burnham Park, but when the day arrived, unseasonably hot temperatures meant evvvvveryone in the city had the same idea of heading to the beach.  Every single parking spot within blocks of the park was taken, so we called an audible and headed toward Northerly Island.  It turned out to be a great change of plans.  The island was virtually empty. The light was dreamy that afternoon and the rocky shores along the lake made for a fun landscape for the boys to explore. If you’re considering a location for your family photos, put this spot on the list of options. I promise you won’t regret it!

Wanna see more? Visit my family portfolio page or click the links below for other sessions.  Interested in scheduling your own session?  Drop me a line at my contact page.  Learn more about pricing here.

• Embracing the Silliness
• Twin Family Photography
• Foster Ave Family Photos

A perfect late summer afternoon for relaxed family photos at Foster Ave Beach

I’ve had the please of taking family photos of the Tanner’s throughout the past three years, from the birth of their first son Noland to this most recent session which included their second little love, Miles at Foster Ave Beach.

I love seeing them each time, especially because at this point we feel like old friends, me even carrying Noland, talking about magical lions hiding in the lighthouse while Lisa pushes the stroller with my camera bag and Weston soothes Miles. All the ease and all the comfort of a session like this is more than I could hope for in my work. I’m a lucky lady.

Wanna see more? Visit my family portfolio page or click the links below for other sessions.  Interested in scheduling your own session?  Drop me a line at my contact page.  Learn more about pricing here.

• Embracing the Silliness
• Three’s a crowd? Not when your boys are this adorable
• Northerly Island Family Session

Candid, in-home newborn photos with the Ponzios

I’ve decided Kimi and Michael can’t stop having babies.  I mean it.  Really. They can’t.  I mean, look at these boys in this unscripted, joint in home newborn photos and family photo shoot. They owe it to the world to keep making these beautiful, darling, charming children. They’re three boys are absolutely irresistible. If they aren’t careful, next time I see them they might be missing one of their little guys.

I gotta also give them a big slow clap for officially having three boys under three.  I don’t know how they’re surviving, but wow, they doing an amazing job.

Meet their newest addition, little Ben Ponzio.  Cute as can be with the temperament of a third (meaning he takes his big brother’s jostles and tumbles in stride).

Wanna see more? Visit my family portfolio page or click the links below for other sessions.  Interested in scheduling your own session?  Drop me a line at my contact page.  Learn more about pricing here.

• Embracing the Silliness
• Twin Family Photography
• Northerly Island Family Session

Twin Photography at Lincoln Park Nature Walk

I can’t handle this family–they’re so photogenic.  I had the pleasure of snapping family photos for them while they visited Chicago from Brooklyn.  Their kiddos are just a bit younger than my son Theo, but they make two look easier than my one. Maybe it’s their totally chill demeanor, but this family is doing incredible–not to mention their killin’ it on the fashion front (love Amy’s scarf and Justin’s army green pants.)

If you’re interested in a family session, I’m currently booking sessions for end of summer and the fall.  Call 402-304-4057 or email maggie@rifeponcephotography.com to inquire.