Family Photographer | Chicago-area Photographer | Downers Grove, IL | Oak Brook, IL
I am always on the hunt for new session locations! I want to be able to offer a wide variety of “natural backdrops” for my clients, all in one destination, within a short drive of where they live.
Last week, I took my assistant/model (aka, Cole/CJ) out with me again on a warm, sunny morning. I have to say, he’s very accommodating for the most part… so long as I have a pocket-full of Smarties. But once the candy runs out, it’s every man for himself!
This trip, I focused primarily on the Southwest suburbs of Chicago– specifically Fullersburg Woods in Oakbrook and Barth Pond in Downers Grove. I was actually very familiar with Patriots Park at Barth Pond, having played there many times growing up. But they recently renovated the playground and the surrounding grounds and I have to say, it really looks wonderful. I am looking forward to getting stunning portraits there this summer!
Fullersburg Woods came recommended to me, and I had never been there before. But it was another beautiful, and very peaceful, location. CJ really enjoyed the nature center there; playing puzzles and learning all about the animals living nearby. It was tough to get him out of the tree house to get some photos of him.
If you live near Oakbrook or Downers Grove and would like to book a session at either of these locations, please call me at (773)531-5704 or email heatherton@gmail.com and I’d be happy to discuss dates and times with you. And even if you don’t book a session with me, I highly encourage you visit them on your own one day. You won’t be disappointed!