DOCUMENTING Meaningful
CHAPTERS AS THEY UNFOLD
illinois family photography
connection over perfection
Family photography for those who want their life documented, not staged.
I’m drawn to the quiet glances, the joyful chaos, and the in-between moments that make your family yours. Using a thoughtful blend of film and digital photography, I take a documentary approach that allows your session to unfold naturally. Light, movement, and familiar spaces guide the process, resulting in images that feel alive, personal, and true to this season of life. My goal is simple: to help you feel comfortable, seen, and present while these memories are preserved.
If you’re drawn to family photographs that feel nostalgic, artful, and intentional, you’re in the right place. I document life as it’s lived, with an eye for the moments that become the ones you miss most.
THE MOMENTS THAT STAY WITH YOU ARE THE Everyday ONES
(03) newborn
(02) maternity
(01) lifestyle
Meaningful Chapters
capturing
03. newborn
01. lifestyle
02. maternity
Collections for documenting family life with intention
designed to give space for real moments to unfold, without pressure or rushing. The focus is on preserving the familiar rhythms and everyday connections that define this season of life.
collections
+ 1 hour of shooting
+ 2-week turnaround
+ Personal printing rights
+ Online image gallery
included
starting at $500
Film add-on $100
A session centered around telling your story of family. I love doing these at home, but they can be anywhere, doing anything you love, or just being together. You stay in the moment, I've got the rest.
01. lifestyle
+ 30 minutes of shooting
+ 2-week turnaround
+ Personal printing rights
+ Online image gallery
included
starting at $400
25% off newborn session
A shorter portrait style shoot to document the anticipation of your sweet growing family, soaking up the last days as you are right now.
02. maternity
"I’m just at a loss for words, literally left speechless"
Thank you Erika!!! A million times thank you!!! You captured my family so well and I appreciate you for just letting us be us! My daughter had the best time in her favorite place and you can totally feel that in the pictures. You made this experience so easy and I’ll never be able to find the right words but thank you! I appreciate you and these beautiful photographs more than you’ll ever know. My mama heart is so happy and full.
"My husband Ioves them too and started to cry when he saw pictures of him and our girls"
Erika was so amazing to work with and the pictures we got were beyond phenomenal! They are effortless, fun, dreamy, and honestly the list goes on and on. I have been looking at our gallery for the past 24 hours non-stop. My husband Ioves them too and started to cry when he saw pictures of him and our girls. Cannot recommend Erika enough. Thank you Erika for a fun and beautiful experience!
"Our photoshoot was EVERYTHING I imagined and more!!!"
Erika set expectations very well... communicated proactively leading up to the shoot! It was by far one of the best experiences we have had. To top it off, the pictures came out PERFECTLY!!!!!!!!! I am quite picky and wasn't sure what to expect. Seriously.. Erika captured such candid moments of our family that I could not have dreamed of picturing with my own device in those very moments! Thank you for sharing your passion and expertise with our family! We are so blessed and thankful to God that we got to work with you!!
