I’ve had the privilege of photographing this beautiful and bubbly blonde little girl for the past two years, and I must say… I think this session was the most fun we’ve had yet! The bubbles were a big hit, and then we moved over to the slide, then the climbing wall, then snacks, then hide & seek, then jumping on the bed… whew! I’m getting tired just thinking about it! Thanks for an awesome family photography session last week, and I’m already looking forward to the arrival of your newest addition – so we can start the fun all over again. Remember to leave a comment here on the blog, so I can gift this great family a 5×7 print after 25 comments!

Have I mentioned that it was HOT last Saturday? Well, this family didn’t let a little heat spoil their fun! No way… they simply beat the heat with popsicles!! Yum, yum, yum! I just have to say – I love relaxed family photography sessions like this one, where your family can just hang out and enjoy being together, and I get the fun job of capturing images that show your love for one another. Now that’s a treat. Thanks for another great time with your family, and I hope you like this sneak peek even more than those tasty popsicles… if you do, then leave a comment here on the blog because after 25, I’ll gift this family a 5×7 print!
I had a blast with this family last weekend, and I’m so glad they were in the mood to explore downtown Urbana and capture some fun images of their family. It was a HOT day, but the ice cream shakes at the end made it all worth it, right? Thanks for being up for a creative (and sometimes silly) family photography session! I hope you enjoy this sneak peek – and remember to leave a comment so I can gift this great family a free 5×7 after 25 comments!


I can’t believe that this sweet girl is already turning 2 years old! It seems like just yesterday that her family booked a newborn session with me… and here she is now, all grown up. We had a great time at her family photography session last Saturday, exploring Japan House and blowing bubbles… or at least trying to! Thanks for another fun session, and I hope you enjoy this sneak peek. Remember to leave a comment here on the blog, because after 25 comments I’ll gift this family a 5×7 print from their session!
Oh, and a quick congratulations to the winner of the June raffle at Bella Bambini — Susan Cavey! Susan won a free photography session with Sweet Pea Photography – and you can enter to win any time at Bella Bambini!!
A few weeks ago, it was my privilege to photograph a very special birth. My cousin has spent the past year on a journey that allowed her to give the wonderful gift of life to another couple – for the second time! I’m so glad that I was able to witness this birth, especially because the biological dad was in London when this little guy was born, and didn’t arrive until the next day!



Surrogacy can be a hot topic, but in my opinion, it’s a beautiful thing when done right. Thanks Megan for letting me document this awesome experience!

It has been such fun working with this family over the past four years, and I was so bummed when they moved to NY earlier this year. So what a treat it was when they drove all the way back from NY for a family photography session a few weeks ago!! I hope you guys had fun at the wedding (especially this lovely flower girl) and your drive back east was quick and easy. Remember to leave a comment here on the blog, because after 25 I’ll gift this smiling girl a 5×7 print!
I had a fun family photography session with this lovely bunch on a HOT afternoon last week… but the heat didn’t keep us from having fun! We explored the flower garden at this kiddo’s grandmother’s home, and then stopped by the Japan House in Urbana to climb on some rocks and pick four-leaf clovers. A sunny summer day doesn’t get much better than that! Thanks for a fun afternoon, and I hope you enjoy this sneak peek — and be sure to leave a comment, because after 25 then I’ll gift this happy family a free 5×7 print! Oh, and have a safe and fun Fourth of July weekend!!

I had a blast at this family photography session in Chicagoland, and I think these kiddos did too! It was a special treat to work with them for several reasons… first, because they’re simply a sweet family that’s just bursting with love for one another; second, because their oldest daughter and mine (Averhy) share a birthday; and third, because their youngest has been through some struggles in her short life — but she’s certainly not letting that hold her back!! What a firecracker! Thank you for the joy of playing with your family and capturing these moments of love – it’s truly a privilege. I hope you enjoy this sneak peek until your gallery is ready, and remember to leave a comment here on the blog because after 25 comments, I’ll gift a 5×7 print to this sweet family!

I had a fantastic time at this family photography session last weekend, enjoying the beautiful day while we explored the grounds of a gorgeous residence on the banks of the Fox River in Yorkville. It was especially fun because the lovely mom in this family was also a high school classmate of mine long ago (15 years to be exact – wow!!). These kiddos were a joy to work with, and I hope to see them again soon. If you enjoy this sneak peek, leave a comment below – after 25 comments here on the blog, I’ll gift them a 5×7 print!

I just had to take a minute and show off a few of the gorgeous albums that clients have ordered this spring… It’s such a treat to have a square brown box appear on my doorstep every few weeks, and inside I get to find these treasures full of family memories! In fact, another one is due to arrive tomorrow afternoon – yay!!

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