Hi, I’m Erin!
I’m a recent college grad living in the small town I grew up in in Northern Illinois! In my free time you might find me reading a good book, going for a run, attempting to bake something sweet, planning a trip or spending time with my friends and family!!
And, most of all, I love using my camera to capture the beauty of people and the world that we live in.
I am deeply devoted to documenting all of the memories, moments and feelings that you deserve to have stored forever. There is so much power in visual storytelling, and I would love for the opportunity to help you tell yours!
Whatever the occasion- from wedding celebrations & family photos to senior portraits and birthday parties- I’m here to capture it all.
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MY STORY
Prior to college, I hadn’t had a ton of experience with photography. I was a part of my high school’s Yearbook club for 3 years and photographed a lot of athletic, academic and community events but I never really thought of myself as a photographer. It wasn’t until I was hired as the assistant photo editor at my university’s newspaper that I discovered something new about myself- I really LOVED taking photos. I loved every step of the process, from setting up my camera and picking the best location to spending hours editing and tweaking each photo until it’s just right.
And I especially loved getting to meet all of my clients, see them smile and hear their stories.
And thus began the sequence of events that every photographer is probably familiar with… I bought my first camera and started taking pictures of anyone who would let me. This mainly involved my brothers and my friends (and my dog haha) who were all great sports when I came knocking asking them to be the star of yet another photoshoot.
And when I realized that I could make a business out of this little passion, I jumped at the opportunity and haven’t looked back since.
Everyone has an amazing story to tell and I feel so honored that i get to be a small piece of that journey for my clients! <3
My photography style is a colorful mix of photojournalism that is focused on capturing those perfect smiles but also all of the candid moments in between.
I want you to look and feel like your happiest self in the final product, so I edit my photos very naturally with the intentions of enhancing your inner & outer beauty!! (:
MY STYLE
my favorite things
I’ve got a really big family, something that I’ve always been very thankful for. My mom is one of 6 kids and my dad is one of 3, so I have lots of aunts, uncles and cousins to keep things interesting! My mom and dad just recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary, and I have one older brother and one younger brother who have been my partners in crime since birth (:
MY FAMILY
MY FRIENDS
Some of my amazing friends pictured here, Halloweekend circa 2023 in Chicago. Bonus points if you can guess what we’re dressed up as?
MY DOG
Frosty is a 13-year-old Bichon/Maltese/Poodle mix and has been my buddy since I was 8 years old. He loves car rides with the windows down, long walks through town where he can stop and smell literally everything, and stalking anyone who steps foot in the kitchen until he gets a bite of whatever they’re cooking.
TRAVELING
Some of my favorite places I’ve traveled to include Greece, Iceland (pictured above) Switzerland & Oregon state. I’ve met so many amazing people during my travels and am probably planning my next trip as we speak! (:
THE HOLIDAYS
Nothing beats the vibes from September 1st to New Years Day. All the colors, the decorations, the movies, the food & drink... It’s always been my favorite time of the year and (hot take) I actually love the cold weather and snow. Hot chocolate by the fireplace and It’s A Wonderful Life is my Christmas Eve tradition!
COFFEE SHOPS
I work part-time as a barista (shoutout The Bagelers Coffeehouse) so I spend a lot of time in a coffee shop. They’re the best places to work on homework, edit photos or just read a book. Also an ideal place to scroll aimlessly through Pinterest, which I happen to spend a lot of time doing. And an iced caramel latte never hurts either!
BOOKS
I’m a huge reader and have been since I was little (Magic Tree House fan for life). I’m a sucker for a good series, some of my favorites being The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, The Twilight Saga & Percy Jackson. My most recent undertaking has been the A Song of Ice and Fire series. If you have any good recommendations let me know ASAP!!
CONCERTS
I have a hard time saying no when it comes to splurging on concert tickets… Seeing your favorite artists perform live is truly so cool! Some of the concerts I’ve been lucky enough to attend include Beyoncé (pictured above at Soldier Field), Taylor Swift, Tyler Childers, Big Time Rush (twice lol) & Ariana Grande.