Casey & Taylor's Baby Bump | Crystal Lake Maternity Photographer

Casey and Taylor were a great to work with during their maternity session recently.  We had a lot of fun together, and baby was even kicking with joy!

Benjamin - 6 Months | Crystal Lake Child Photographer

Benjamin is such a joy!  We bumped up his 6-month session by a couple weeks because his Daddy got a new job with television station WLKY - 32 in Louisville, Kentucky, and quickly had to relocate.  They will be back to visit around his 9-month session!  Wishing Benjamin and his family a happy new home in Kentucky with lots of visits back here in Illinois!

Eden | Crystal Lake IL Newborn Photographer

Eden was named after a very special friend of her mother.  She has three big brothers and is just beautiful!  Her first session was cozy and warm as she posed for these adorable portraits.

Joseph's 3-Month Session | Crystal Lake Newborn & Child Photographer

Can you believe Baby Joseph is already three months old?! Time flies so fast! What a handsome, alert little boy!

Even though we always allow time for Mama and Baby to take breaks to cuddle/feed during these sessions, we inevitably get at least one diva moment from our babies. After all, it's very hard work being a model!

Working with babies can be challenging but we love it none the less! Little Joseph recovered with a smile and finished out his session like a champ. Look at him flirting with the camera!

It is so important to document these precious moments in a child's life because they only come around once.  We at Tonya Pro Photography consider it a privilege and a blessing to be able to capture these moments!

George's 6-Month Session | Crystal Lake Newborn, Child & Family Photographer

Baby George brought this two big brothers, Andrew & Colton, to his 6-month session.  Three handsome boys in the studio at one time!  Plus Daddy gave George an airplane ride that he loved!

Baby Joseph | Crystal Lake Newborn Photographer

Proud parents Roy and Kandice welcomed precious baby Joseph Karl Parker into their family on December 22, 2010. Congratulations, Parker family! 

Connor's 8-Month Session | Crystal Lake Newborn & Child Photographer

 Here's our cute little Connor again showing us his charming little personality!

 He even agreed to be our model for the Father's Day special! 

George's 4-Month Session | Crystal Lake Newborn & Child Photographer

Oh George, you are so adorable...and your hair!  WE LOVE YOUR HAIR and argyle vest! 

Connor's 7-Month Session | Crystal Lake Newborn & Child Photographer

As you can see, Connor was very excited for his 7-month session and looking very stylish in his vest!

He is such a happy boy! 

Baby Morgan | Crystal Lake Newborn Photographer

PINKAHOLIC!   That's what I feel like when I photograph little girls!  Morgan, so sweet and precious, will no doubt be dressed in lots of pink for all of her sessions!

What an angel!

Baby George | Crystal Lake Newborn Photographer

Baby George...so precious, so loved.  Beau & Theresa, along with Andrew and Colton celebrate the birth of Baby George!  A home session using natural lighting is perfect with newborns.  No flash to startle them, just pure sweetness! 

Bart & Collin - 9 Months Old

These two handsome boys were so much fun today!  Bart & Collin are now 9 months old, and I have been photographing them since they were born!  What a joy!  These two are on the move, and usually in opposite directions.  This kept all of us (Mary, their Mom, Emily and Abbey) moving for the entire session.  It was so much fun! 

Twin Time!

Bart and Collin, adorable identical twins, were born on September 7, 2009; and I have the privilege of photographing them during the first year of their life. What a blessing! I have yet to meet their three older siblings (can't wait), but their Dad and Mom are amazing!

Bart is a sweet little sleeper who makes a melodic cooing sound that I love. Collin likes to stretch and is awake more because he doesn't want to miss anything with his big, beautiful eyes. Both were almost exactly the same size at birth: 6 lb. 10 oz and 20 inches long. What a healthy pair born at 37 weeks.
I can't tell you how much I have loved photographing them over the past couple of weeks. They have brought such joy to my days! You'll be seeing a lot of photographs of Bart and Collin over the next year! Stay tuned! :)

Ava - 6 Months

Ava was bright and bubbly for her 6-month session! She can sit up with just a few wobbles, and she has a contagious smile! It was a joy to spend time with Ava and her mom!

Grayce's Baptism Portrait

Grayce is the very first client to have her portrait taken in my new space! This area is larger than my previous area, which allows for flexibility and fun during indoor portrait sessions!
A very special occasion made even more meaningful with this gown as it was her mother's. It's beautiful!

Grayce

Babies are so beautiful! I had the privilege of photographing sweet, little Grayce. She is adorable, sleepy and tiny. Welcomed by her parents and big brother, Myles, on December 18th.

Beautiful Children

These beautiful children were fully of energy and Christmas joy when we got together for their portrait session. A 2-year old and two 7-month olds kept myself and their two moms moving and singing for the duration. Each child...unique and amazing. I have the privilege of being their family photographer, so you'll see these cuties grow up in photos!