Posts by Summer Brader-Webb
Mother’s Day roundup in Downers Grove
Ahhhh, Mother’s Day. The one day each year where we dote on our moms and mother-like women in our lives. I like Mother’s Day just fine, but like millions of others, I don’t find the need to celebrate with a big production. Give me a pizza, from Lou Malnati’s, my love, and family over a…
Read MorePhotographer based in Downers Grove serving Chicago and suburbs
Thinking about booking a family photographer but worried about the final result? You should be! But not for the reason that you think. Many families book professional photographers and fear that something will go wrong. It could ultimately ruin the experience the day of their session. The truth? Outfits can be changed, kids can be…
Read MoreWhy you should choose me as your photographer
Over 15 years ago when I first started in photography I thought there were a lot of photographers. HA! I had NO idea what A LOT OF PHOTOGRAPHERS looked like. There are SOOOOO many photographers today for clients to choose from. A big part of that is due to technology and all of the education…
Read MoreHow a Personal Branding Session is Different Than a Headshot Session
Personal branding sessions are a relatively new aspect of visual branding, with savvy small business owners jumping on board to take their branding to the next level. A branding session differs from a typical headshot/portrait session in several ways. With headshots, the focus is simply you, usually shot from the waist up. Headshots are incorporated…
Read MoreStyling yourself for headshots and branding sessions
So you’ve made the first step in scheduling your professional headshots, but have you thought about styling yourself for headshots? You’ve heard the saying, “Dress the part,” right? You want to be thinking about your attire, to make sure you are projecting the image you’d like to convey. After all, if you are an entrepreneur,…
Read MoreIn Home Newborn Session | The Brazle Family
One of the best parts of doing an in home newborn session is that I get to see things unfold in a really, truly organic way. And, as the photographer, it’s my job to capture those moments on camera! Do you remember seeing their amazing maternity session??? You can click here to check it out!…
Read MoreNaperville Family Lifestyle Session | Hicks Family
Anybody else get so busy that you sometimes let family photos fall by the wayside? So many of the families who I work with fall into the same trap! I get it! Life gets so busy, and then one day, you wake up and realize that it’s been three years since the last time that…
Read MoreWheaton Family Session | Hallberg Family
We all have had to contend with COVID in our own ways, but I have so much respect for couples who postponed their weddings because of COVID. If you’ve ever been a bride, then you know the hard work that goes into planning a celebration. So many couples made the tough decision this past year…
Read MoreFestive Downers Grove Session | Wilson Family
I’m back with another fantastic milestone session! I was able to catch up with the Wilson family this past December for a beautiful and festive Downers Grove family session! For this session, I met up with the Wilsons at their home, and we got right to work. One thing that I love about their home…
Read MoreWestern Springs Family Session | Fodor Family
You already know I love a big family with grown kids. And I’ve told you about how much I adore teens, so it should come as no surprise that this Western Springs family session was one of my favorites of the winter season! I love how the Fodor family opted for a neutral palette that…
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