Liz Schrenk Liz Schrenk

Welcoming Baby Lucas’ to our Something Blue Family

Christy’s sister Joanna welcomed her second son in December, and Christy took SO many gorgeous photographs of this handsome baby boy.

We talk a lot about family around here, because through thick and thin nothing matters more. When Christy joined our Something Blue family in 2019 we were thankful and excited to have another talented photographer on our team. But what we didn’t realize then was that she would become such an integral part of our family. She continuously challenges herself to grow as an artist, and in doing so inspires all of us to do the same.

Christy’s sister Joanna welcomed her second son in December, and Christy took SO many gorgeous photographs of this handsome baby boy. It was inspiring to see Christy work so hard to not only give her sister (who looks JUST like her!) a beautiful gallery but to improve as a newborn photographer at the same time. With her new nephew as a model Christy tried out poses, props and lighting set-ups that will serve her (and our Something Blue families!) so well in the New Year. Each picture from Lucas’ gallery is so beautiful, I can’t wait to hear which ones Joanna chooses to print and frame for her home.

Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer
Chicago Newborn Photography Arlington Heights Baby Photographer

We love this baby boy (and his incredibly talented Aunt!) and can’t wait to watch him grow!!

To see all of Baby Lucas’ newborn photos, click here

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Liz Schrenk Liz Schrenk

Baby Bode’s Beautiful Lifestyle Newborn Session

We were so excited when this amazing family announced they were expecting a little boy in 2020! This momma wanted to capture the beautiful moments when her babies were little through candid shots that showed Bode at home and his helpful big sister Frankie.

Lindsay first met the Phillippi family for their daughter Frankie’s 1 birthday session, an adorable fall shoot at one of our favorite locations, Volkening Heritage Farm.

Chicago Family Photographer Fall Birthday Photos
Chicago Family Photographer Fall Birthday Photos

We were so excited when they announced they were expecting a little boy in 2020! Over the summer Lindsay ran into Holly at a play date at North School Park, it was so fun to catch up with her and hear how her pregnancy was going!

The Phillippi family lives near downtown AH and have completely remodeled their 1920’s bungalow into the most gorgeous home. Holly sent Lindsay a photo of the front porch asking if they could do a few photos on it and she thought it looked like it was straight out of a magazine!

Holly hoped for for candid and authentic images that she could later look back on to see how little her babies were and how helpful Frankie was. Bode was an amazing baby and slept through most of the session. Frankie was full of energy and adorable. Joe was helpful in keeping Frankie occupied while Bode was nursing or being changed. We love this family and it was such a joy to photograph them at home, they are truly gorgeous inside and out.

Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session
Chicago Baby Photographer Fall Lifestyle Newborn Session

Thank you for the opportunity to take these photos, Holly, we love your family and look forward to watching your babies grow in the years to come!

To see all of Baby Bode’s sweet lifestyle newborn photos, click here

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Liz Schrenk Liz Schrenk

Lifestyle Newborn Session - Baby Harrison

The trials of 2020 have taught us all to better value the time we have together at home with our families. Lifestyle Sessions - a more candid, less posed, comfortable in-home session - have always carried special meaning for us, but we love doing them now more than ever. Christy loved visiting this sweet family in their beautiful home to document the arrival of baby Harrison. His big siblings were SO excited to have their baby brother at home after he spent his first 10 days in the NICU. These moments are so fleeting and beautiful, what a joy that we can be a part of this family’s story.

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