Stephanie Kelley Photography - Stephanie Kelley Photography

Sweet Baby S.- Chicago IL Newborn Photographer

MAR

16

2018

One of the sweetest parts about this job is watching my families not only grow up, but also grow in number! Miss T. got a baby sis and she is ...

FEB

16

2018

Sweet Baby M.- Libertyville IL Newborn ...

This darling family welcomed a sweet baby girl and I couldn't be more excited for them! McKenna, is the perfect addition to an already perfect ...

NOV

22

2017

The L. Family- Prospect Heights Family ...

This was a brand new SKP family and they NAILED their shoot! The temps were low and so we were all a bit chilly, but that didn't stop them from ...

NOV

16

2017

The B. Family- McHenry County IL Family ...

This gorgeous mama is the woman behind the lens at Bethany Brinkworth Photography! When another photographer reaches out for a shoot of her own ...

NOV

05

2017

The M. Family- Lake Bluff Family ...

This family was new to town and needed a photographer! How lucky am I that one of my clients is also a top relator in the area, and when she ...

NOV

01

2017

The A. Family- Glenview Family ...

I LOVE THIS FAMILY SO, SO MUCH! I went to junior high and high school with Maggie, and have been shooting her family since her son was just a ...

OCT

25

2017

The G. Family- Lake County IL Family ...

Earlier this summer, I put a request out for someone to assist me with my beach mini sessions. Alissen, graciously obliged and met for an ...

OCT

22

2017

The L. Family- Deerfield Family ...

These two girlies-- I seriously cannot get enough of them! They are the two sweetest things and they eat up their time in front of the camera. ...

OCT

15

2017

The L. Family- ALgonquin Family ...

I used to teach with Elizabeth many years ago, in Gurnee. When her first son was born, she stayed home and we pretty much lost touch. ...

OCT

08

2017

The L. Family- Lake Bluff IL Beach ...

Every year is so much fun with this family! For this year's family shoot, we decided to start at their home in Lake Bluff, so that I could ...

OCT

01

2017

The H. Family- Northbrook IL Lifestyle ...

I loved my time with this new SKP family. We started off our shoot indoors and then headed outside where the sun set so beautifully on their ...

SEP

10

2017

The W. Family- Grayslake IL Family ...

I met this family for a quick shoot downtown Grayslake since they live just a couple of blocks from the downtown area. We ended our shoot at ...

APR

10

2017

The W. Family- Barrington Family ...

One of my favorite families to shoot! Little Miss S is two years old! I was lucky enough to shoot her newborn shoot and several shoots ...

JAN

25

2017

The H. Family- McHenry County Lifestyle ...

When my sweet photographer friend, Kiley, of Little Birdie Photography, had her baby, I couldn't wait to get over their and shoot her little cherub. ...

DEC

20

2016

The T. Family- Tower Lakes Maternity ...

To say I was excited to be one of the first to know about this pregnancy would be an understatement! I have had the honor of capturing a ...

DEC

08

2016

The W. Family- Christmas Mini Session

One of my favorite families scheduled a styled Christmas mini with me! How darling is little Miss S. in that outfit? I can't even!

DEC

02

2016

The G. Family- Palatine Newborn ...

How crazy perfect is this family? These are my friends, Stacy and Mike, and Stacy happens to be the photographer behind the lens over at Golden ...

NOV

30

2016

The S. Family- Arlington Heights Family ...

Love when a client refers me to her neighbors. And I love even more when they have no idea that their shoots are immediately following each ...

NOV

27

2016

The S. Family- Prospect Heights ...

It was so, SO chilly out for this family's shoot, but we stuck it out until the very last bit of light ran out and a super moon rose in the sky. ...

NOV

26

2016

The V. Family- Arlington Heights Family ...

This has to be one of the most gorgeous families, EVER and these kiddos are so much fun for me to photograph! Mom has an incredible sense of ...

NOV

26

2016

The H. Family- McHenry County Family ...

This family is the incredible family who gave me the honor of capturing the birth of their youngest. His entry into the world was something I ...

NOV

17

2016

2016 Tree Farm Mini Sessions!

This year I teamed up with Flora Danica Photography to offer something completely different than my standard mini session. Together, we styled ...

OCT

31

2016

The W. Family- Grayslake Family ...

Not too much I can say about this family that I haven't already said in past blogs of their sessions. They are my best friends. They ...

OCT

30

2016

The B. Family- Lake County Lifestyle ...

Another new SKP family and man are they awesome! Mom and Dad were so laid back, kids were tons of fun and look at them---styled to perfection! ...

OCT

26

2016

The L. Family- Lake Bluff Urban ...

Had another great session with this family. I love seeing the changes a year makes in kiddos! The last I saw them, their littlest was ...

OCT

23

2016

The F. Family- Lake Bluff Family ...

This shoot was our second shoot together in 2016. With my last post of this family, I believe I said I could tell the boys were slowly starting ...

OCT

19

2016

The M. Family- Kenosha Family Lifestyle ...

This family is very near and dear to my heart. I was so happy to make the trip to WI to capture them in their home and at a location they like ...

OCT

18

2016

The B. Family- Libertyville Lifestyle ...

Seeing this couple again was awesome, but seeing this little guy and how he has changed in the last year was even better! Little J. wasn't the ...

OCT

17

2016

The G. Family- Barrington Lifestyle ...

Another new SKP family and tons of yummy light! These kiddos were probably some of the best behaved and most polite kiddos I have ever met! ...

OCT

12

2016

The E. Family- Chicago Lifestyle ...

While it was expected to be overcast for their shoot, what wasn't expected was the rain that started right as I pulled into the parking lot of the ...

OCT

07

2016

The A. Family- McHenry County Urban ...

The day of this shoot, the weather had been on and off all day between bouts of pouring rain and bright sunshine-- just what a photographer loves to ...

OCT

06

2016

The A. Family- Lake Bluff Beach ...

It's not often that I have a family choose a sunrise shoot over the option of a sunset shoot and I am so happy this family did just that! We met at ...

OCT

06

2016

Baby E.- Cary Lifestyle Newborn ...

As a photographer, it is so exciting to receive an email from a past client, learning that they are expecting. I absolutely love to see ...

OCT

06

2016

The L. Family- Lake County Lifestyle ...

These sweet sisters were so much fun to photograph. They were full of energy and excited, yet perfectly behaved. I loved all the ...

SEP

12

2016

The S. Family- Lakewood Family ...

Last year, my son's school had a family skate night at the local roller rink. They had several races for the kids and parents and when it was ...

AUG

31

2016

The B. Family- Chicago Family Lifestyle ...

It had been a few years since I had seen this family so when mom asked if I would make the trip to the city for some shots of her son before ...

AUG

14

2016

The C. Family- McHenry County Family ...

There are a ton of awesome things about being a photographer-- I mean, come on, I get to capture the love in families and give those images to the ...

AUG

02

2016

Doggie Give-Away!- Crystal Lake Pet ...

This year on my birthday, in honor of my sister's dog, Tessa, who passed away, I gave away 4 mini doggie sessions. I had said I would gift one, but ...

AUG

01

2016

The F. Family- McHenry County FAmily ...

Puppies-- I mean who can resist? When our friends added this sweet cockapoo, Watson, to their family and showed up with him to one of our boy's ...

AUG

01

2016

Gorgeous Baby F.- Northbrook Lifestyle ...

One of the best parts about my job is hearing that clients are growing their family! That email letting me know another little one is expected ...

AUG

01

2016

Twice the sweetness! The E Twins- ...

Back in February, my family made the decision to begin the adoption process to add a baby girl to our family. Through all my research and ...

JUL

24

2016

R. Family- Crystal Lake Family ...

When my friend Megan, told me her family had adopted a new puppy, I just couldn't wait to meet the little guy! Luckily, it wasn't long ...

JUL

18

2016

the LIFESTYLE workshop- Illinois ...

In June, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to teach a lifestyle photography workshop with one of my best photographer friends, Erin, of Erin ...

JUL

11

2016

Mama + her boys- Lake County Family ...

This incredible woman has been battling pancreatic cancer for 8 years and despite it all, has managed to bring two wonderful little boys into the ...

JUN

10

2016

The S. Family- Mundelein Family ...

I absolutely could not get enough of these sweet babies! Mom and dad are pretty cool, too, especially because they let me just keep on shooting ...

JUN

07

2016

The T. Family- Chicago Family Lifestyle ...

One of the best parts of my job is being able to reconnect with old friends. Melissa and I were roommate in college and were sorority sisters. ...

MAY

30

2016

The B. Family- Bartlett Family ...

I always love my time with this family. Our shoots are never short of crazy, but it is a good crazy; a crazy full of love and snuggles. I ...

MAY

25

2016

The F. Family- Lake Bluff Family ...

This family of 5 always makes me smile when I see them! The three little guys are slowly warming up to me the more shoots we do together, and I ...

MAY

23

2016

Newborn Baby B.- Woodstock Lifestyle ...

This sweet tiny guy was just perfect for his newborn shoot. He has the most beautiful little features and softest newborn skin. His mamas ...

APR

28

2016

Welcome to the world Little Miss M!- ...

Getting to capture this sweet baby's first few moments in the world was such an honor. Her parents are friends of mine and they are ...

APR

22

2016

Miss S. turns ONE!- Barrington ...

I was so excited when I was asked back to capture Miss S.'s first birthday pictures. I say it every time I mention this family, but these are ...

MAR

24

2016

The N. Family- McHenry County Family ...

I don't even know where to begin with this family. Erin is the amazing photographer behind the lens at Erin Nisi Photography. She is so ...

MAR

22

2016

Baby E- Lakewood Lifestyle Newborn ...

Sometimes when I arrive to a home for a lifestyle session, parents apologize for baby not being "ready". I tell them there is no need to ...

FEB

28

2016

Baby D- Lake Bluff Newborn Lifestyle ...

This family is so natural in front of the camera, which makes my job easy and their galleries some of my favorites! Their urban maternity shoot ...

JAN

02

2016

New year, new pricing!

Happy New Year and thank you so much for being here! Each new year I take time to evaluate my business and implement any changes I need to ...

DEC

04

2015

Horse + Rider- Lake County Equine ...

I have known this beautiful girl for probably 11 years. She adopted my first foster puppy-- a tiny pomeranian who she named, "Peanut." Luckily, ...

DEC

02

2015

The W. Family- Grayslake Family ...

This family is one of my absolute favorites. I have been shooting them since the very beginning of SKP. In fact, their daughter's newborn shoot ...

DEC

01

2015

The W. Family- Lake Bluff Family ...

I can't even stand how much I love this session. I think it is because it was such a nice change of pace. It isn't often that my clients want ...

NOV

30

2015

Personal Project- A day in the life ...

A little while ago I shot for myself. It's rare during the busy season that I pick up my big camera and take pictures of my own kids, so I ...

NOV

28

2015

Fall Mini Sessions- Crystal Lake Family ...

Fall mini sessions were a giant success. I shot (5) 20-minute sessions and I think that was the perfect amount of time to capture a few family ...

NOV

28

2015

The B. Family- Bartlett Family ...

This darling family holds a special little place in my heart. Mama and I have become friends over the past couple of years that I have been ...

NOV

25

2015

The C. Family- Lakewood Family ...

This family has become close friends of ours in the very brief period of time we have known each other. Our sons played baseball on the same ...

NOV

24

2015

The T. Family- Tower Lakes Family ...

I did this mama's maternity pics when she was pregnant with this little guy as well as his newborn pictures, family pictures last year and finally ...

NOV

18

2015

The B. Family- Crystal Lake Lifestyle ...

I had so much fun meeting this new SKP family and photographing them in their home. The kiddos showed me their rooms and some of their favorite ...

NOV

10

2015

Baby A.- Lakewood Lifestyle Newborn ...

I was so excited for this session after our amazing maternity session together! This mama is stunning and her little family was so excited to welcome ...

NOV

07

2015

The H. Family- Lake Forest Lifestyle ...

This family <3. We tried for so long to make this shoot happen and when it finally did, it couldn't have been any more perfect! These sweet ...

NOV

06

2015

The K. Family- Deer Park Lifestyle ...

I met this family last year when we did a mini session together, only Dad wasn't able to make it to the shoot. Thankfully, this year his ...

OCT

13

2015

Baby M.- Barrington Lifestyle Newborn ...

I know I have said it before, but my very favorite sessions always happen to be the ones shot in my client's home. There is something so sweet ...

OCT

01

2015

Baby S- Lake County Lifestyle Newborn ...

Remember this sweet family from our maternity shoot together earlier this summer? Well the little GUY has arrived! Another BOY for the ...

SEP

30

2015

The M. Family- Kenosha, WI Lifestyle ...

Last year was the first year I shot this family and I had such a great time with them. I used to work with mom and we have found that we have so much ...

SEP

29

2015

The H. Family- McHenry County Lifestyle ...

It was so great meeting this new family and now I really can't wait for their little guy to arrive. It won't be long until they have him in ...

SEP

24

2015

The D. Family- Crystal Lake Lifestyle ...

This family wanted a shoot near water, because some of their best times are spent together out ON the water. We chose a location that is right ...

SEP

11

2015

The D. Family- Chicago Family ...

So this is another insanely huge blog post as far as images are concerned, because I simply could not get enough of this little girl! I shot this ...

SEP

05

2015

The B. Family- Cook County Family ...

This is another friend from high school! How lucky am I to reconnect with old friends through my photography? I LOVE my job! Have I said that ...

AUG

31

2015

The M. Family- Elmhurst Family ...

It's probably been 18 years since I have seen this mama and no joke, she looks exactly the same as she did back in high school. How is it that ...

AUG

31

2015

The G. Family- Cary Family Photographer

I had so much fun meeting up with this family! It's been a few years since I have seen the kids and they have changed sooooo much! They are not ...

AUG

23

2015

August Mini Sessions- Vehe Barn

August Mini sessions were HOT! I stepped out of my car at the location, into what felt like a broiler. How is it that the one day I ...

AUG

08

2015

The A. Family- Morton Grove Family ...

Okay, so this is going to be an insanely long post... not so much with words (although I could talk and talk about how awesome and silly this ...

AUG

04

2015

Please don't hire me...

Does the title of this post sound too negative to even *be* me? It does, doesn't it? I love my clients and I love being chosen by new clients to be ...

AUG

03

2015

The A. Family- Chicago Lifestyle ...

What an awesome time I had with this sweet growing family! I have been taking big brother's pictures for the past couple of years and when they ...

JUL

31

2015

The H. Family- Lake Bluff Family ...

I knew both these parents in high school and went to college with Mom at Indiana University, but then lost touch. Thanks to Facebook, we were ...

JUL

29

2015

The L. Family- Lake County Family ...

When this family contacted me to moveup their shoot date, I was so sad to learn the reason was because they were soon to be moving to North Carolina ...

JUL

26

2015

The L. Family- North Shore Maternity ...

So not to play favorites, but to play favorites...I think this is my favorite family to photograph. And I think it's because they make my ...

JUL

25

2015

The G. Family- Algonquin Family ...

I met this mama at a shoe cutting party for SOLE HOPE. If you haven't heard of the organization, check it out and host a shoe cutting party in ...

JUL

20

2015

The R. Family- Crystal Lake Family ...

This mom was actually my son's kindergarten teacher and was honestly the most amazing teacher I have ever known. She was so absolutely ...

JUL

14

2015

The S. Family- Lisle Family ...

This sweet mama won my birthday giveaway! I loved meeting them and shooting these three crazy, silly kiddos! My sister joined me for the ...

JUL

14

2015

Baby N.- Crystal Lake Lifestyle Newborn ...

I loved being invited into this client's home to capture the arrival of their daughter. They asked ahead of time that I try and snag some shots ...

JUL

13

2015

The G. Family- Deerfield Family ...

I was so excited to meet this new family! Mom and I had been communicating over email and text messages and she is just the sweetest woman! ...

JUN

10

2015

The C. Family- Crystal Lake Family ...

THis shoot was super exciting for me to do! Why? Because Dad secretly set up this shoot to surprise his wife with pictures of the kids for the ...

JUN

05

2015

The G. Family- Libertyville Family ...

Oh MAN did I love this shoot! Mom and I used to teach together years ago and when her daughter was born, some teachers got together and gave ...

MAY

26

2015

The A. Family-Lake Forest Lifestyle ...

I met this family last year for a maternity session in the snow. It was icy cold and so we made it a quick session, but the whole time their ...

MAY

02

2015

Baby A.- Roselle, IL Family Lifestyle ...

I had such a great time meeting this new SKP family! I love the closeness of these three and how you can just see how much fun they are having with ...

APR

30

2015

October Mini Sessions!

APR

29

2015

MVB Style Special

As I announced earlier this year, Stephanie Kelley Photography has paired up with MVB Style to offer you a one-of-a-kind family photography ...

APR

21

2015