Well, hello there! I'm Christina, the crazy woman behind the camera. I've always loved taking pictures and my hand has typically always had a camera in it. Let's be honest - the thought of taking family photos can be stressful, no matter how many times you've taken them. Little ones are unpredictable, you have to figure out what everyone's going to wear, you want everyone to be smiling at the camera, the list goes on and on... That's where I come in. I'm here to make this process as easy as possible for you because why? I know how important it is to document our families (especially the photos that you're a part of!).

I want to pick the best location for your photos.

I want to help you decide what to wear.

I want to make your kids smile.

I want to be the one to capture these memories for you.

I’m not only a photographer, but I’m here to tell your story. I fell in love with photography from an early age and always had a camera (or two) with me wherever I went. While I love capturing those sweet moments where everyone is looking at the camera and smiling, let's be honest - life isn't always that way (it's tough for my family sometimes, too)! I believe in moments over poses, always. We will never relive these days again and as we all know, life passes us by too fast. Let's make some memories you'll want to hold onto forever. I would be honored to spend some time with you and your loved ones! And if you're anxious to learn more about me, keep scrolling!

when i'm not behind the camera...

I'm a full-time mom to our two boys (8 and 4) and absolutely drive myself nuts with trying to clean up after them - any moms out there relate? They're wild, sweet, thoughtful, insane, messy, and adorable. Honestly though, my kids are the reason for me being a photographer. I want to show them that it's so important to do something that you absolutely love to do! And above all else, I totally see the magic in catching photos of my kids as they grow and their personalities evolve!

In addition to being a mom, I'm also a plant mom. My houseplant collection has been pared down in the last couple years from about 75 to about 20, but I still know way too much about plants. If you have faux plants in your home I promise I'm not judging (but I kind of am - real plants are way better!). Seriously, don't ask me about my plants unless you want to hear me talk about them for an hour.

I've been married to my best friend for nearly 12 years. I'm not sure how he puts up with me, but he does. He has me laughing every single day and is my number one supporter when it comes to my photography business. He’s absolutely my better half.

We have three cats (and my husband is probably embarrassed that I'm even writing about them) but I love them so, so much. Our cats are named Phoebe, Joey and Frank (Phoebe's brother, obviously). Can you tell I'm a major Friends fan? Our first cat Chandler passed away suddenly in April 2024 and left the biggest hole in my heart. I wish I had taken more pictures of him. If you have fur babies that you love and want in your photos, I'm all about it. I know the impact these pets have on our lives!

some things to know about me...

likely shopping at

target & homegoods

plant i'm obsessed with

scindapsus treubii moonlight

if it's on the menu, i'm ordering

fancy grilled cheese

favorite sports team

the green bay packers

always listening to

AJR

least favorite household task

emptying the dishwasher

donut of choice

old-fashioned sour cream

can't stop buying

athleisure, because I only dress nicely for family photos

Christina is a natural light (most of the time!) photographer specializing in families, maternity, newborns and seniors. She's based in Woodridge, IL with a studio in Downers Grove and serves the surrounding DuPage County areas such as Naperville, Lisle, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Elmhurst, Clarendon Hills, Warrenville, Darien, Hinsdale, etc. Available for travel as well. Christina is also a proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community.