Posts by Summer Brader-Webb
Winfield family – Baby Joshi Newborn Session
I always get really excited about going into new parents’ homes and photographing the candid moments with their newborn baby. Today’s blog post features the Kajal family of Winfield – Kajal, AJ, and their newborn baby, Sahil, in those kinds of lifestyle, real-world images. The session took place at their cozy home located in Winfield,…
Read MoreSummer Session – 7 Tips to Prepare
You know I’m ready for a hot summer, but are you? Here are 7 Tips for Preparing for Your Summer Session to make sure it goes off without a hitch 1. Dress appropriately and be ready. Summer means hot and humid weather, which can lead to sticky bodies. Choose breathable, lightweight fabrics that don’t weigh…
Read MoreHinsdale Photographer – Ariano Family
Welcome back, everyone! I love having my sessions in and around Hinsdale and this family came from Naperville to have theirs over the weekend. I recently had a fantastic session with the Ariano family. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I truly have the best clients ever! This family was no…
Read MoreLemont Kelly family – Charlotte is ONE
Oh how I just adore the family I’m blogging about today. I’m lucky enough to say I’ve been photographing the Kelly family from Lemont for this past year now! I truly can’t believe how much the Charlotte has grown and changed since I first met her. And, it goes without saying, Katie and Dan have…
Read MoreLittle kids and rock and roll – La Grange family
This session was a all about little kids and rock and roll for a special wall art project. The topic of discussion for today is none other than the Seidelmann kids, a wonderful and super clan from La Grange. If the names or faces look familiar to you, it’s because I’ve photographed this family before.…
Read More6 Tricks to keeping your baby happy during your session
It’s time to talk about how to ensure your baby is happy and cooperative once you are at your session. Make sure your baby is well fed before the session. Try to schedule the photos around feeding time. If your baby has a full belly, that usually equals a happy baby. In addition to that,…
Read MoreAnd the baby is a…
Woohoo! It’s a baby boy! Kajal and Ajay are officially expecting a little boy to join their family. The little bundle of cuteness is set to arrive in June, in just 3 short weeks. So far, Kajal has had a somewhat fantastic pregnancy. Like most moms in their final trimester, she is counting down the…
Read MoreHow to prepare for a successful newborn session
You’re in a new and exciting time in your life with your newborn. You’ve now got this adorable, precious little newborn and are ready to document his or her first memories in photographs. At Summer Brader Photography, I want to make this a joyous experience for you and your family. I know how nerve-racking picture…
Read MoreWhy I prefer to schedule sessions around sunset
So you want to learn about golden hour, huh? It’s a pretty popular time of day for photographers to shoot. I’ll tell you what it is and why I prefer to schedule sessions around sunset to other times of the day. You may or may not have noticed that all of my sought after availability…
Read MoreWhy I fell in love
Hi all, I’m Summer! I fell in love with photography when I was in my 20’s and I have never looked back since. I have a love and passion for capturing moments, occasions or milestones. Be it in my own life or my clients’. I believe that photographs will be here long after we are…
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