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If you’ve been browsing through photographers lately, you’ve probably come across the term lifestyle photography. And maybe you’re wondering… what is lifestyle photography? Do I have to wear a floppy hat and stare at a field of wheat while pretending to laugh? Short answer: Nope. Longer answer: […]

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What Is Lifestyle Photography… and Is It Right for You?

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Photographing this family session in Sleepy Hollow, Illinois was extra special for a few reasons—first, because it was my very first session with my brand new-to-me full-frame camera, and second, because it was with people I love: the Babicas. From Point-and-Shoots to Passion Let’s rewind real quick. […]

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Sleepy Hollow, Illinois Afternoon Family Session // The Babicas

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Photography has always been a huge part of my life, especially when it comes to documenting the milestones of my two younger sisters. As a photographer, when Carley’s junior prom rolled around last May, I was ready to capture every special moment. From helping her get ready to taking stunning […]

A young woman in a vibrant red prom dress poses gracefully among trees in downtown Menomonee Falls, captured by a lifestyle photographer before heading to her junior prom.

Downtown Menomonee Falls for Hartford High School Prom // Carley + Matthew