A woman with curly hair holding a baby girl in a living room. The woman is wearing a patterned dress, the baby is wearing a dress and shoes. The background shows a ceiling fan, a wall with a mounted head, and a couch with cushions.
A family on a beach walk with a man and woman holding hands near the water, and a young boy running on the sand in the foreground. Shot at Evanston Lighthouse Beach Park, Grosse Point Lighthouse. Lifestyle photography
A woman with dark hair and a red sweater smiling and looking at two girls with red hair and blonde hair, in a park during sunset, surrounded by trees.
A young boy with dark curly hair, wearing a white T-shirt with gray sleeves and black shorts, standing barefoot on a wooden floor, interacting with three Siberian Huskies by a low staircase in a cozy home interior.
A joyful man carrying a young boy on his shoulders during an outdoor outing, with trees and flowers in the background.
Family of four, including a man, woman, young girl, and young boy, sitting on a blanket on a grassy lawn with a large, old stone house in the background.
A woman and young boy sharing laughter outdoors in a park during sunset with fall foliage in the background.
A person with blonde hair tied in a bun, wearing a pink sweater, is holding and twisting their hair in front of their head. The background appears to be a plain wall.
A girl with dark hair and a woman with blonde hair embrace outdoors, both smiling with closed eyes.
A young child with big blue eyes and short light brown hair, sitting on a striped blanket or bedspread, looking directly at the camera with a surprised expression.
A young boy with curly brown hair smiling and looking up outdoors during autumn, wearing a white sweater with black and blue patterns. Blurred trees and fall foliage in the background. Chicago lifestyle family photography. Shot at Winnemac Park.
A family of four walking on a sandy beach with tall grass and cloudy sky in the background. The father, wearing a gray shirt and khakis, holds the hand of a young girl in a pastel-colored dress. The mother, in a brown sweater and cream pants, carries
A family of five laughing and playing outdoors in a grassy yard with a beige wall and green foliage in the background. The mother is holding a young boy, and the father is embracing a girl; two other girls stand nearby.
A young boy with a big smile running out of the water at the beach in black and white.
A young boy wearing a red beanie, grey hoodie, dark pants, and hiking shoes walking on the beach near the water with an overcast sky. Lake Michigan, Gillson Beach, Wilmette
A family walking together in a park during fall, smiling and enjoying each other's company. Lifestyle family photography. Shot at Lighthouse Beach Park, Evanston. Grosse Point Lighthouse near Northwestern University
A young boy with curly hair playing with bubbles outdoors, with a blurred natural background. Black and white photography with an editorial style. Evanston and Chicago.
A young girl with curly brown hair and a yellow bow in her hair looks to the side with a serious expression. An older woman with long dark hair and a gold necklace smiles at her while gently holding her arm. They are outdoors near a wall with greener
A family of three, a man, woman, and young boy, smiling and looking at something below on a wooden railing outside during autumn, surrounded by colorful fall foliage. Gillson Park, Wilmette. Evanston based photographer
A happy family of four walking in a park during autumn, with colorful fall leaves and trees in the background. The mother and father are carrying their two young children while smiling and enjoying the moment. Family Photography Evanston IL
A young child with curly hair, smiling and raising fists in excitement, standing outdoors on green grass. Documentary Family Photographer in Evanston and Chicago IL.
Two women holding hands and smiling at each other in front of a colorful graffiti mural on a brick wall, featuring cartoonish characters and text. Family photographer - Skokie IL
A family of seven sitting on a blanket on a sandy beach, with the ocean in the background. The father is holding a baby, while the others, including two girls and two boys, are seated around them. The family is dressed in casual, warm clothing suitab
A woman with long blond hair holding a little girl outdoors in a park-like setting with trees and sunlight in the background. Lighthouse Beach Park Evanston. Family Photography
A family outdoors in a park, with a man lifting a baby girl in the air, a woman standing beside them, and trees with sunlight shining through in the background. Gillson Park, Wilmette
A family of three, a woman, a man, and a young boy, outdoors in a park with trees in the background. The boy is hugging the man while the woman holds his leg, and they are smiling at each other. Documentary family photography with Evanston photograph
A woman kneeling in the sand, hugging a young girl and sharing a kiss on her cheek, with tall grass and trees in the background during the fall.
A smiling man and baby girl sitting outdoors, the man holding the baby in his lap, both dressed casually, with trees and natural background. Family photographer Evanston IL.
A family of three, a man, woman, and child, playing with two Siberian Huskies on a wooden floor in a living room. Shot in Evanston IL. Lifestyle and documentary photographer also serving Chicago.
A family of four walking and holding hands in a park during autumn. The sunlight filters through the trees, creating a warm glow. Natural documentary family photography shot in Harms Woods, Glenview IL. Family photographer based in Evanston.
A family of three sitting on the grass in an autumn park, smiling and looking at each other, with trees and tall grasses in the background. Family photography session Evanston IL.
A happy family consisting of a woman, a man, and a baby girl outdoors among flowering bushes, enjoying a sunny day.
A happy family of four, including a mother, father, and two young children, hugging and playing on the beach near the water.
An older woman with curly hair sitting on a couch, holding and looking at a young girl sitting on her lap, in a living room with a window, curtains, plants, and a side table with magazines.
A young boy and girl standing close together in a garden with flowering bushes during sunset, with the boy looking up at the girl and holding her arms, and the girl smiling down at him.
View of an aquarium tank with sharks and various fish, surrounded by people observing from outside.
A young girl with blond hair and blue eyes sitting on an adult's lap, wearing a pink and gray striped sweater.
A young boy in a green hoodie feeding chickens in a grassy yard.
A young girl with curly blonde hair and blue eyes smiling outdoors in a green, leafy environment.
A family of six enjoying a sunny day by a pond in a park, with trees and greenery in the background. The father is holding hands with a girl, while the mother holds a toddler in her arms. A young boy is smiling and standing next to the father. The fa
A family of three sitting by a lit fireplace in a cozy living room decorated for Christmas, with a decorated Christmas tree nearby. The child and mother are smiling at each other, and the father sits on the floor watching them.
A woman with curly dark hair and a tattoo holds a young girl with braided hair outdoors during golden hour. They touch foreheads, smiling softly, with trees and sunlight in the background.
A group of five children, including boys and girls, are sitting and standing along a concrete pier or walkway by the water at a beach or waterfront. Some children are touching the rocks near the water's edge, and they appear to be enjoying a day by t
Two children standing in the shallow water at the beach, holding hands and looking at the ocean with a sailboat in the distance.
Family of three playing on the grass outside, with a man, woman, and baby girl. The woman lies on her back holding the baby above her. The man sits nearby, all smiling.
A family of three walking in a park during fall, with orange and red leaves on the ground and a large tree with vibrant autumn foliage in the background.
A family of three standing outdoors near a stone house with lush greenery and a lighthouse visible in the background. The man is holding a young girl, and the woman is smiling at them.
A child in polka dot dress holding a small bunch of flowers in both hands.
A woman and a young girl are sharing a joyful hug in front of a colorful, artistic mural on a brick wall. The woman is kneeling, laughing, and the girl is smiling, wearing a puffy jacket, a dress, and sneakers. The ground is covered with fallen leave
Family on the beach during sunset, with two women and two young girls, one woman is kneeling and hugging the younger girl, the other woman and girl are standing nearby, all in casual clothing, with tall grass and a bright sky in the background.
A young girl with curly hair and a bow on her head, making a peace sign with her hand and smiling, outdoors in black and white.
A man is giving a young boy a piggyback ride in a park with autumn-colored leaves. The boy is raising his fists and appears to be shouting or excited. The background is filled with yellow and orange fall foliage.
A woman and a young girl sharing a tender moment, with the girl on the woman's shoulders. The girl is leaning in close to the woman, who is looking up at her affectionately. They are seated in front of a green brick wall, and there is a small toy on
Close-up of hands passing autumn leaves
Family walking along the beach, holding hands, with a woman and man in the background carrying a baby in their arms.
Back view of a young child with short hair, wearing a dress and shorts, standing on a grassy field.
A young boy standing on a bed inside a yurt, smiling and raising his right hand. The interior features wooden lattice walls, a window with curtains, a small table, and a lamp.
A woman lifting a smiling young child, with a man observing, outdoors in a park with trees in the background.

A documentary Approach for Chicago’s North Shore Families

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Life is often messy, noisy, unscripted. My goal is not to capture perfect poses but to observe a life lived!  I love to sit with the images after the shoot at let the cream rise to the top!  I truly believe that documenting how the light naturally falls, the connections between family members doing their normal routines and activities is what makes images so powerful and beautiful.
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family outdoors, smiling and engaging with a large soap bubble. The woman on the left wears glasses and a sweater, while the man on the right wears a striped shirt and a jacket. A building with windows and balconies is in the background.
family outdoors, smiling and engaging with a large soap bubble. The woman on the left wears glasses and a sweater, while the man on the right wears a striped shirt and a jacket. A building with windows and balconies is in the background.

Client Reviews

Erin is a dream to work with. She is friendly, fun, and professional, and best of all, gets some amazing photos. She gets your personalities and really captures YOU in the photos. I can't recommend her enough.

— Ismeme P

We had a great experience working with Erin! She made us feel very relaxed and brought out the best in us during the session. We are in love with our photos and will definitely use her again!

— Justina D

Erin was a pleasure to work with. We did our family photos and couldn't be happier. As a mom herself she did a great job at engaging our 2 yo son and captured great moments of us together. She is reasonably priced and very professional. We look forward to working with her again in the future.

— Eva B