serving the chicagoland area

Family Photography for Real Life

An experience for families who value time with one another, where giggles and wiggles are welcomed and encouraged with gentle direction.

A toddler walking toward his parents on a picnic blanket in autumn light
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Bright, timeless, movie-worthy chapters.

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A father and his two sons smiling together by the lake at golden hour
The Reyes family — Golden hour · lakeside
A mother and her two daughters lying head to head in the grass, smiling up at the camera
Upside-down giggles — Autumn picnic
A girl running past a park bench through fallen leaves
Running ahead — Leaf season
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Ways we can spend an afternoon

Every session is relaxed and thoughtfully posed.

A family of six gathered on a blanket by the lake in autumn
The One For Connection

Family Sessions

It is a celebration of the loud, busy, and incredibly sweet moments that define family life. Instead of fighting for frozen, perfect smiles, this session focuses on capturing the true pulse of your family.

A mother hugging her child close in autumn light
The One For Love

Couple Sessions

For the couples who want to celebrate their love just as it is. Forever memories captured on camera to cherish no matter the occasion. Let’s get creative, have fun and enjoy one another’s company.

A couple sitting close on a blanket in golden autumn grass
The One For Celebration

Milestones

A celebration of this exact season of life. It is a beautiful, focused pause in time to capture and honor the joy of growth.

Ashley, sitting on a wooden deck
Hi, I’m Ashley

Selah means to rest in God’s presence. What better way to do that than with the ones you love?

I’m a Chicago mama and photographer. I know life gets hectic, and that we rarely end up in our own pictures. My sessions are a reason to pause, and take a moment to enjoy one another.

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Let’s talk about what you have in mind.

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