Newborn photos are a lot of work. And this little one certainly gave me a run for my money….I don’t think I took one picture for the whole first hour she was here. But once we got her to finally sleep it was pure magic. This is one of my favorite sessions! Sign up for […] The post Lilah | Chicago Newborn Photographer appeared first on Michele Taylor Photography | Chicago Newborn, Children & Family Photographer ..read more

STUDIO MATERNITY SESSIONS There is nothing quite like the beauty, form, and connection that is captured in a maternity photo. I love creating art for my clients and maternity sessions are no different. I want your images to reflect your uniqueness and the beautiful connection you share with your baby. I love to offer my […] The post THE BENEFITS OF STUDIO MATERNITY SESSIONS OVER OUTDOOR SESSIONS appeared first on Michele Taylor Photography | Chicago Newborn, Children & Family Photographer ..read more

Milestone sessions are so much fun! We take beautiful images of your child, capturing their personality and then we let them enjoy a messy but oh-so-fun cake smash session! Sign up for my newsletter and/or follow me on Instagram or Facebook to stay up-to-date on any future helpful tips, news and offers! michele@micheletaylorphoto.com | 708-359-8881 […] The post Annie | Chicago Cake Smash Session appeared first on Michele Taylor Photography | Chicago Newborn, Children & Family Photographer ..read more

Newborn photos are one of the most priceless things you can have of your child, and you only have a certain window of time to get them. They grow and change so quickly that you want to capture the memories early! To ensure you get the photographer you want on the day you need, you […] The post When Should You Schedule Newborn Photos? appeared first on Michele Taylor Photography | Chicago Newborn, Children & Family Photographer ..read more

Dressing the whole family for your newborn session can be one of the most stressful pieces of preparing for this session. After all I try to take care of everything for you but this! The good news is that it doesn’t need to be that hard. Stressing over this part is unnecessary! Hopefully this blog […] The post Dressing the family for a newborn session appeared first on Michele Taylor Photography | Chicago Newborn, Children & Family Photographer ..read more

What do you give someone who has everything? What’s the perfect gift your loved one will cherish for years to come? There’s a lot of thought that goes into choosing any gift whether it’s for a birthday, graduation, anniversary or the holidays. Gifts can have a limited shelf life, a sweater worn but then goes […] The post Why photography is the perfect gift for any occasion appeared first on Michele Taylor Photography | Chicago Newborn, Children & Family Photographer ..read more

With the ease of technology, we are taking more photos now than ever before, but they’re nearly all digital files with very few tangible prints being produced. They live on our phones or computers. By now we all know that digital never means safe, yet millions of memories are currently being entrusted to servers, clouds […] The post THE IMPORTANCE OF PRINTING YOUR IMAGES appeared first on Michele Taylor Photography | Chicago Newborn, Children & Family Photographer ..read more

We LOVE photographing newborns! One of the advantages of booking with Michele Taylor Photography for your newborn photography session is that we create an experience that is seamless, enjoyable and completely stress-free. One of the first things we do to alleviate any of your concerns is to invite you to meet with us for a […] The post Preparing for your newborn session | Chicago Newborn Photographer appeared first on Michele Taylor Photography | Chicago Newborn, Children & Family Photographer ..read more

I hear it way too often, “I’m never in any pictures”. Or “I don’t like the way I look in photos”. Or “I’m always the one with the camera taking pictures in my family”. The fact is, Moms are the least photographed out of all the family members, so it’s important to point out that […] The post 5 REASONS MOMS NEED TO EXIST IN PHOTOS appeared first on Michele Taylor Photography | Chicago Newborn, Children & Family Photographer ..read more

So you got the big news! You’re expecting and there are so many amazing things in store for you ahead. A baby boy, or girl and a lifetime of love from your little bundle. What an exciting journey you are about to embark on and ooh you’re in for a ride! Why not document your […] The post 5 reasons why you should book a maternity session | Chicago Maternity Photographer appeared first on Michele Taylor Photography | Chicago Newborn, Children & Family Photographer ..read more