The blog has been neglected, but there is SO much to come soon. I’ll be updating like crazy. I have a ton to share, lots of new ideas, and an amazing opportunity on the horizon. Watch for all the new stuff to come! And remember to check back often. You never know when it might pay off!

In the mean time I would like to introduce baby L. I got to venture out to the Chicago-land Western Suburbs for this newborn session and when I saw little miss L my mouth dropped.  Now I have been around newborns for a while but when they are 4lbs 11ounces you just forget how tiny they can be.  Little L was the smallest baby I have photographed so far (she could not fit most of my hats because she was so small).   She reminded me of my littlest peanut so much that I wanted to put her in my pocket!  Mom and I had a lot in common and we had a great time talking and getting this peanut ready for her debut photo session.

Contact me at okema@clarereedphotography.com about shooting your newborn session.   Remember they are only this little for so long!! 

  Clare Reed Photography | Chicago Newborn Photographer

You know when you meet people, and things just click?  That’s how it was with this session.  Seriously Mom, Dad, and the whole family were so incredibly cool and laid back and fun!   They were referred to me from a friend  (love referrals!!)   and I am SO happy to now have them as clients.  Kudos for having me over within the first week (it is the absolute BEST time for a newborn sessions – Baby E  barely woke up or even seemed to notice anything I was doing to him!).  Thank you mom and dad for choosing me to capture your baby boys first days of life.   I hope you enjoy your photos!

If you or someone you know is expecting and bundle of joy it is best to set up your newborn session as early as possible.  For more info please contact me at info@clarereedphotography or you can call me at 630-650-5151.  Until next time!

Clare Reed Photography | Chicago Newborn Photographer

So remember that beautifully warm fall day last week?  Well I felt to inspire that day to go out and take photos with both my girls in the beautiful fall leaves.  I had these grand ideas in my head of them hugs looking at the camera and let me take a couple of shots.  Well my oldest agreed to it but my youngest wanted nothing to do with my ideas and decided to run away with me the entire time LOL (total photographer’s child syndrome).  Ah well after a couple of minutes I gave up but I did get this one of my oldest that totally made it worth it!   Have a great week!

Clare Reed Photography | Chicago Child Photographer

A and I had a fantastic morning together taking photos. It makes my job easy when I have such an insanely perfect model.  Hope you love ‘em, A!

As you can see we had a fun day of dress up with little Miss A.  If you are interested in photo play date with me just let me know at info@clarereedphotography.com and we can set one up!

 Clare Reed Photography | Chicago Child Photographer

Life is happening so quickly around here these days, I know the blog has been quite neglected.  Many posts will be coming soon, as I have a LOT to update!!  This past weekend, I got to venture outside of Chicago to hang out with the most awesome parents-to-be.  I can’t wait for their little bundle of joy to arrive.   The newborn session is going to be ah-mazing!!!   I’m so excited to be documenting their journey into parenthood!  :)

I enjoyed photographing maternity sessions and I always encourage moms-to-be to have themselves photographed during this  beautiful time.  I love it so much that I am now offering a complimentary maternity session with every booked newborn session (details for that will be given this week so look out for it!)

Clare Reed Photography | Chicago Maternity Photographer

Promise me you will always remember: You’re brave than you believe

and stronger than you seem,

and smarter than you think. -A.A. Milne

 Clare Reed Photography | Chicago Child Photographer

We are getting back into the swing of things with school around here which usual mean chaos in my house  .  With that in mind I am sharing some old pics of my oldest that I took earlier in the year but never shared.  Hopefully back to school pics will be shared next week.

  Clare Reed Photography | Chicago Newborn Photographer

Looking at this photo its hard to believe my littlest peanut will be 6 months old in two weeks.  Sometimes I look at Reese’s newborn photos and wonder who is this baby?  She has already changed so so much.

Our littlest sunshine

Hello world again LOL!  I took a bit of a hiatus from photography last year but I am happy to say that I am back and very ready to get back to clickin my camera.   I’m so excited to finally have my blog  and facebook fan page moving I cannot stand it!  I am also refreshing my website so stay tuned for that as well.  My blog will be the place to check in from now on for sneak peaks, specials and any other news going on.  I love how large I can post the photos!  I hope you enjoy the new look.  And because a photo blog post is nothing without pictures here is a pic of little Matias at 11 days old.  I hope to share more of his pics soon.

I feel so blessed to get to watch  families  grow and capture these precious memories for them.  I am overjoyed to be able to do what I love and give to others at the same time.  My hope is that they love the memories as much as I do.