We found Heather through Yelp. Frankly I am shocked that she does not have hundreds of reviews…read morebecause her work is absolutely incredible! From the start, working with her was extremely professional. She was very timely with her email responses and was even able to fit us in on short notice. Her studio is attached to her home, and has a ton of props and outfits for newborns. She was so great with our newborn, she was able to soothe him and keep him calm between the outfit changes. Her patience was unbelievable! She accommodated all our requests for poses and props, with no hesitation. I will recommend H. Lane photography to all my friends and family. I can not wait to come back to get 1 year photos of my baby !

From the owner: I'm a natural light storytelling photographer specializing in newborn, family and children's…read morephotography. All sessions include help styling and access to my client closet free of charge. We will spend your session snuggling and loving on your babies, frolicking thru fields barefoot, endless tickle fights and laughing over who has the stinkiest feet. It’s meant to be fun an as though your kids just went in the greatest adventure with their favorite people.

Stephanie is an AMAZING photographer. She brings positive energy to every photo shoot she does. She…read morehas taken family photos as well as smash cake pictures for my little one. Her ideas are always very creative, unique and changing. We were lucky to find her and look forward to a lifetime of portraits with her.

I did a maternity photo shoot with Stephanie and the pictures came out beautiful! I really enjoyed…read morethe entire session and the variety of pictures with different angles/props. She has a lot of creative ideas and things of hers you can use but also lets you bring and use whatever you'd like. She's very professional and easy to work with. I've also seen albums of other pictures she's taken and they are great. I can't wait for her to do my newborn pictures :-)

The Best Doula and Photographer -- Natalie Made My VBAC Dream Come True!…read more I cannot say enough about Natalie -- she was truly the reason my VBAC was such a success. She stayed by my side for over 24 hours, never once losing patience or energy. She guided me through every contraction, changed my position constantly, and did everything possible to help me stay strong and focused. Her calm, knowledgeable presence gave me confidence when I doubted myself, and I'll forever be grateful for her support and expertise. On top of being an incredible doula, Natalie is also an amazing newborn photographer. She came to our home just days after the birth and spent extra time making sure every shot was perfect -- never rushing, always so gentle with our baby. She went above and beyond by giving us additional photos and getting them back to us in only a few days. The images are absolutely stunning and capture this precious time so beautifully. Natalie is one of a kind -- dedicated, compassionate, and unbelievably talented. I can't imagine my birth or these first memories without her. If you're considering a doula or newborn photographer, Natalie is the one you want by your side.

Since you landed here on Natalie's page, you probably 1) don't know if you want or need a doula, or…read more2) you're looking for the right one to support a hospital, home, or birth center birth. I'll try to help with both by sharing our story below. We planned a physiologic birth at a birth center, hoping to avoid a C-section for our first baby. Natalie was tremendously helpful in getting us prepared. When mama went into labor, Natalie was ready to rock, and we felt confident because of the work we'd done together before the big day when contractions started. Eventually, we went to the birth center. But God had a different plan. After a full day of effort and some complications, we ended up transferring to the hospital. The two environments couldn't have been more different, but Natalie was our one constant. She supported us physically, emotionally, and even medically in ways we couldn't have imagined. Natalie impressed me with her clinical awareness. As a former RN, she picked up on things the hospital nurses missed, helped mama with positioning to move the baby down, and kept us both calm and centered through every twist and turn. As the dad, her emotional support is something I truly can't put a dollar value on. I found myself incredibly relieved that she was there throughout the whole journey. After the birth, my partner told me how thankful she was that we had hired Natalie and said, "I don't know how we would have gotten through it all without her." She was truly the angel we needed. A doula is worth it. If you're going to choose one, you should strongly consider Natalie. We believe in her so much that I've given her permission to connect me with anyone who wants to talk to a former client. Just ask her for Ian's info. We're forever grateful for what she did for us, for what she does for other families, and we will 100 percent have her at our bedside for our next baby!!

Roni and Dave were everything we could have hoped for at our wedding and more. They were on time,…read moreknowledgeable about our venue (Firehouse Chicago), and great at making everyone comfortable. The photos are gorgeous and were gotten to us with incredible turnaround time. Our only regret is that we didn't hire them for longer!!

Roni and David are nothing short of spectacular! Responsive and flexible with time coverage since…read morewe eloped prior to our ceremony. I've lost track of how many times we've shared our photos and heard back 'these are the best wedding pictures we've ever seen taken'. All we had to do was browse some of their work and we were certain they were best to capture our special day. (Seriously, first vendor we booked!) They capture true emotions of the day, raw details, seemingly innocuous 'nothing' moments made spectacular by this team's expertise of knowing exactly when to snap that pic! You'll get all the standard family/wedding party/cake cutting photos you can imagine, sure...but SO. MUCH. MORE. with Roni and David! And it's those unassuming, unposed, real-time moments captured that you'll keep going back to again and again, reliving your day in a way that feels so REAL and alive and anything but posed. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! Get on their calendar now, you will not be disappointed.

We couldn't be happier with our newborn session with Shannon! Her home studio was warm, cozy,…read moreclean, and bright - all components that really matter when it comes to newborn photography. Shannon has an impressive artistic flair that really shines through in her work. Her calm demeanor and quick-reflexes were an integral part of what made for a successful shoot. She even managed to coax some really great photos out of our temperamental toddler! The turnaround time was also super quick. Shannon really works hard to make sure each photo is professional grade stuff. It was, by far, the best photo session we've done in regards to how well she was at putting us at ease and also how the photos turned out. I am very much looking forward to working with her again!

From the owner: Child and family photography that tells a story.read more

Keith is awesome! He is professional, personable, and super talented! If you need photography of…read moreany kind ... go to Keith!

Keith is amazing!! He was very professional and knows what he is doing. I needed some professional…read moreheadshots, and he made the whole process easy and enjoyable. His work was amazing, and I definitely look forward to more projects with him.

Looking for a photographer? Look no further than Chantel Ferraro at Dream2Be Image Photography…read more I've used her not once, but twice! If you have the chance to do something a second time, and you go back and use the same provider again, it speaks volumes as to the talent demonstrated and the results produced. She has a real "eye" for perfection and coaches you on how to pose to produce the best possible photographs. Her talent as a photographer grows with each passing day. I really liked her studio and the services she provided. If you want your make-up professionally done, she brings in the best to do it. I was very pleased with her work and felt her prices were appropriate. You get what you paid for and more!

I used the Productions side of Dream2Be over the weekend for my wedding and really couldn't be…read morehappier. Mike and Chantel were more than flexible even with it being a holiday weekend. They provided great equipment and trained me on how to keep it running all night long. My wedding guests were blown away by the audio and everything went smoothly which put a big smile on my face. I've used them for Corporate events in the past and will continue to use them with confidence in the future. Thanks again for making a memorable night!

We got married August 28th 2021 on a hot Saturday day. The night before the ceremony my husband and…read moreI were extremely anxious about how everything was going to work. one of those worries was the photos, since we are both a little awkward and have never had a photoshoot. When Chrissy showed up, talked to us, and took us around Chicago she took all those nerves away. Everything went so smooth and it felt so easy and we couldn't thank Chrissy enough for providing such a warm and light environment. Our families even commented on how sweet and helpful she was. We couldn't of have hired a better photographer for such a special day.

My husband and I hired Chrissy to be our wedding photographer. She also did our engagement…read morepictures. She is not only an amazing photographer, but an amazing person as well! She is so sweet and never makes you feel uncomfortable. She is so knowledgeable about what looks good and improvises if things don't quite work out how they were planned. We had planned to get sunset pictures during our reception, but it down poured and was storming the entire night. Instead of just not getting any pictures outside, Chrissy had the great idea to get pics outside with an umbrella (after the storms were gone) and these turned out to be some of our favorites!! She also has an eye for capturing the most meaningful candid pictures. I could go on and on! She's the best!!

When looking for a photographer for our wedding, my criteria were that the photographer takes…read morebeautiful shots and that they are reliable. After looking through Brian's impressive portfolio and sitting down with him to talk, we decided to hire him for our wedding and engagement shoot. Brian completely exceeded my expectations in every way possible. Brian is not only very reliable, but he is also extremely dedicated to his work. Brian drove over 90 miles to get to our engagement photo shoot and on the way he stopped at a gas station on the south side of Chicago where he stepped on two nails, which punctured his foot. Although we insisted that we reschedule so he could take care of himself, he still arrived (early, as his style) ready to shoot our session. He carried his equipment on his back on his injured foot for miles around Chicago, and took some of the most breathtaking photos I have ever seen. Brian helped us to feel completely comfortable the entire time. I remember being impressed with how he can walk backwards, get to know us better by carrying on a conversation, assess the lighting of the area around him, all while shooting pictures that made our families cry and that we will treasure forever. We are happier than ever that we chose Brian and his assistant Greg to shoot our wedding on July 13, 2013. On the day of my wedding, I didn't have time to notice all of the details that I previously spent so much time planning. Brian perfectly captured all of these details in his photographs. There were many shots that I would have never thought to ask him to take, but because of his professionalism and experience he provided these pictures for us. Most importantly, Brian captured the moments that happen so quickly.. but that I will remember forever. Because of his talent, I have photos of my mom trying not to cry as I step into my dress, my grandmother giggling with the woman who was doing her make up, my groom's first teary look at me, and so much more. You are a lucky couple if you get to book Brian for your wedding!

Brian did a marvelous job on our wedding and engagement photos. He is very patient and easy to work…read morewith. He had many great ideas for both sessions. We love the way our photos turned out!