Chicago Newborn & Family Photographer

Things have been wonderfully busy, and I’m so lucky they are. I never stop appreciating that I get to share in the parts of parent and familyhood that are funny, sweet, and in this case, joyful! I always try to wait a LOT longer than parents to share announcement images so I don’t accidentally spoil anything, but in this case a little too long! Despite the delay, she’s HERE… and she’s perfect. ♥️ #photographybyerinkelly #chicagofamilyphotographer #riverforestil #oakparkfamilyphotographer #lakeforestillinois #lakeforestfamilyphotographer #thephotographerdirectory #photovogue

Always an honor to photograph other photographers, and I was lucky enough to photograph this VERY talented one amid that golden hour Chicago skyline 🤌🏻. She’s making waves in both birth and wedding photography. 🙌🏻 #chesspavilionchicago #chicagobrandingphotographer #chicagoskyline

It’s Monday, so here’s a puppy. 🤌🏻 #photographybyerinkelly #newbornpuppyphotographer #isthatathing #englishbulldogpuppy #englishbulldogpuppies #chicagodocumentaryphotographer #riverforestfamilyphotographer #riverforestillinois #oakparkphotographer

Just over here sobbing because family. And kids growing. And little legs. And toddler teeth. And unsolicited smooches. And laughter. Yes, always that. 🥹 #photographybyerinkelly #chicagonewbornphotographer #chicagofamilyphotographer #riverforestfamilyphotographer #oakparkfamilyphotographer #oakparknewbornphotographer #oakparkphotographer #elmhurstphotographer #parkridgephotographer #thephotographerdirectory

Does your fam have a friend crew? Invite me over to take pics of cute friend-crew things, like laughing at dads, watching Bluey on a bootleg laptop, and noshin’ Cinnamon Toast Crunch in jams. ♥️ #photographybyerinkelly #chicagodocumentaryphotographer #chicagofamilyphotographer #riverforestfamilyphotographer #oakparkfamilyphotographer #thephotographerdirectory

Have LOVED watching her grow… and their family grow!💕 #photographybyerinkelly #childhoodfineartportraits #chicagofamilyphotographer #riverforestfamilyphotographer #riverforestil #oakparkfamilyphotographer #oakparknewbornphotographer #oakparkphotographer #elmhurstphotographer #parkridgephotographer #thephotographerdirectory #cradleandfolk #thewhitewren

Just going out on a limb here, but there’s a little ol’ possibility that you’re going to tell me lots of things about how NOT overjoyed you feel anticipating the thought of having your photo taken. And chances are the dreaded “in your head voice” has been barkin’ up that tree even more than I know. Just here to remind you that no matter what that RUDE little “in your head voice” may be chirping, photographs of you are always going to be some of the most important things to your kids and your family. You are beautiful. Family is beautiful. Your kids being their hilarious selves is beautiful. So don’t you worry about a thing. ♥️ #photographybyerinkelly #chicagodocumentaryphotographer #chicagonewbornphotographer #chicagofamilyphotographer #oakparkfamilyphotographer #riverforestfamilyphotographer #elmhurstfamilyphotographer #parkridgefamilyphotographer #motherhoodsession #mothersdayportrait

Little-known fact— Pics can be your real life and be beautiful. Let’s go to the park when the light is pretty and the snacks are a-flowin’. ✌🏻 #photographybyerinkelly #chicagodocumentaryphotographer #chicagofamilyphotographer #oakparkfamilyphotographer #swingingintotheweekend #playgroundsessions #dearphotographer24 #madefordocumentary #riverforestfamilyphotographer #elmhurstfamilyphotographer #parkridgefamilyphotographer #thisreportagefamily

This fam had one of the wilder baby arrival stories I’ve heard, and you’d never know it. Their session was nothing but peacefulness, smiles, and sweetness. I never take for granted how lucky I am that people trust me to capture those fleeting squishy baby days… and beyond. ♥️ #photographybyerinkelly #lakeforestillinois #chicagodocumentaryphotographer #chicagonewbornphotographer #chicagofamilyphotographer #oakparknewbornphotographer #riverforestnewbornphotographer #lakeforestnewbornphotographer #elmhurstnewbornphotographer #parkridgenewbornphotographer #cradleandfolk #thewhitewren

In case you have a case of the Mondays, here’s a little “new little brother love” antidote. Tiny hands holding tiny hannnnnnnnnds… 🥹♥️ #photographybyerinkelly #newbornsandtoddlers #newlittlebrother #chicagodocumentaryphotographer #chicagonewbornphotographer #chicagofamilyphotographer #oakparkfamilyphotographer #oakparknewbornphotographer #riverforestphotographer #elmhurstnewbornphotographer #madefordocumentary #dearphotographer24

Happy weekend, everybody! ✌🏻 #photographybyerinkelly #chicagodocumentaryphotographer #chicagonewbornphotographer #chicagofamilyphotographer #oakparkfamilyphotographer #riverforestphotographer #elmhurstnewbornphotographer #thisreportagefamily #thephotographerdirectory #dpfcommunity #fearlessfamilyphotographer #madefordocumentary

Cheers to photographs WITH your kids and not just OF your kids ♥️ #photographybyerinkelly #chicagodocumentaryphotographer #chicagonewbornphotographer #chicagofamilyphotographer #oakparkfamilyphotographer #oakparknewbornphotographer #thephotographerdirectory #cradleandfolk #thewhitewren #riverforestphotographer #elmhurstphotographer #parkridgephotographer