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Creating a gallery wall in your home One thing that I’ve noticed in the past several years that I’ve been photographing families is that most people WANT to display their family portraits on their walls. They WANT to see those beautiful photos everyday! They love the idea of creating a gallery wall. They just have […]

Gallery Wall Tutorial!

gallery wall of baby photographer Sarah Lake Photography

April 4, 2022

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