Downers Grove
Newborn & Family Photographer
Hi, I’m Summer, a Downers Grove based lifestyle photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, children and family photography. I work with growing families and couples who want images that feel natural, relaxed and genuinely them. My sessions are designed to be easy, comfortable and fun, whether we are photographing your newborn at home, your family outdoors, or one of your kids milestones in our studio. I proudly serve Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Western Springs, La Grange, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, and the surrounding western suburbs of Chicago.
Let’s create something beautiful together!
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Maternity & Newborn
Our full newborn sessions include a complimentary maternity or milestone session, allowing families to document pregnancy, newborn days, and early milestones with one seamless photography experience.
from $ 495
Children & Family
Natural, connection focused children and family photography in Downers Grove and surrounding suburbs. These sessions are playful, relaxed, and centered on real moments, capturing the bond between parents and children at every age and stage.
from $ 495
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Be silly. Be fun.
Be different. Be authentic.
Be you.
Because life is too short to be anything else.
-SBP
No one wants boring photos
You are unique. You’re an expecting mama, a new parent, a seasoned pro, a stay-at-home rockstar, or a hardworking parent juggling it all. And you deserve photos that celebrate your real moments, not stiff poses and forced smiles. Your family’s story is anything but ordinary, so why settle for cookie-cutter portraits?
As a Downers Grove photographer I know that the best portraits come from genuine moments, full of love, laughter, and the beautiful chaos that makes your life yours. With a fun, relaxed session, we’ll capture authentic, timeless images that you’ll be proud to hang on your walls.
Let’s make magic together!
Kind Words From
Elmhurst, IL
Sarah & Mayur P.
Great experience! We used her for both our maternity and newborn photos. We had to reschedule due to our toddler being sick and she was so flexible and accommodating. Summer is very personable, efficient, and comfortable to work with. Being a mother herself, she was also very patient and understanding with all the nuances/stress that entails photographing young children (tantrums, distractions, etc). Would definitely recommend.
Hinsdale, IL
Jennie P.
The pictures Summer took of my husband and I are so beautiful and special. Summer was the perfect balance of assertive and natural/laid back - telling us what spots to go to but letting things play out naturally once we were there, which put us at ease + resulted and photos that feel and look natural. She also had some fun, creative photo ideas (e.g., pics of us lying in the grass) which are now my favorite pictures of the bunch. Summer, thank you for a great experience and for photos that we will treasure forever!
Downers Grove, IL
Nicole D.
Summer was wonderful! She made my teen daughter feel so comfortable during her photoshoot, and they had so much fun. Her space is perfect, and the downtown area provides great backdrops for photos. We had a great experience!
Brookfield, IL
Leslie E.
We loved our family session with Summer so much! She was easy to talk to, made everyone feel comfortable, and had great ideas for photos. Even my 13 year old son had a pretty okay time! We've used lots of photographers over the years, and we are so happy to have found someone that we want to stick with to capture our family moments.
Our Location
Based in Downers Grove
Serving Hinsdale, Western Springs, Clarendon Hills, La Grange, Glen Ellyn, Oak Brook, Lisle, Westmont, Darien and beyond
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