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Every year around Mother’s Day, I have the persistent notion about hosting an event to celebrate Moms– and that special connection between a mother and her littles. Because as dorky as it sounds, I LOVE Mother’s Day. It’s kind of a big deal for me. Because being a mother to my two children is the […]

Motherhood Mini Sessions! Rockford, IL

April 1, 2022

Short answer: the earlier the better! The newborn stage is incredibly fleeting- after just a 3 or 4 weeks, babies no longer have that tiny, brand- new “newborn” look.  So to ensure that you can actually capture baby’s brand-new-ness, it’s best to book your newborn’s session as soon as possible- ideally by your second trimester.  […]

WHEN SHOULD YOU BOOK A NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION?

March 21, 2022

I would bet that the one thing that moms worry about the most when it comes to their family’s portrait session (aside from what she’ll wear) is whether or not her children will behave enough for their photographer to get some “good” photos, or whether they will turn feral and ruin the whole session (and […]

How to have an amazing photo session (even with difficult children)!

November 19, 2021

After the huge accomplishment (in my opinion) of actually booking a day for your family’s photos, the next thing on your mind is probably “Oh jeez…. now I have to figure out what we’re going to wear!” Well, don’t worry a bit.  I can help with that!   In fact, complimentary wardrobe styling is part […]

What to wear for family photos! | Chicago family photographer Sarah Lake

September 15, 2021

Why shoot in a studio (instead of clients’ homes) Though “lifestyle” newborn sessions in clients’ homes are absolutely lovely (and there are some amazing lifestyle newborn photographers in San Antonio!), my favorite way to capture a newborn is by creating a beautiful classic and timeless portrait of their precious face- the face that will all-too-quickly […]

Why I love Studio Newborn Photography

interior of newborn photographer Sarah Lake's home studio

July 19, 2021