First Fall Family Session of 2014

So this should come as a surprise to exactly... nobody... but I have been sorely lacking in my blog posting yet again. I will start with my most recent session and post some highlights from previous sessions soon!

The L family has been one of my longest returning clients. I first met them when little K was just 3 months old, and she is now in kindergarten! It is truly an honor that this family is willing to make the drive from Naperville south to meet up with me each fall. I have greatly enjoyed watching the kids grow, and love catching up on all the new and exciting things that are going on in their lives!

Here are a couple shots from last weekend's session... we really did capture some great moments again this year!

 A big thank you to the L and B for allowing me to record your beautiful family's memories once again :)

Spring Mini-Session Special!

Looking for an idea for Mother's Day or Father's Day? Have a graduate looking for some last-minute photos? Maybe you'd like some outdoor photos in your prom dress, or to commemorate a First Holy Communion? Maybe it's just been a while since you had some family photos taken! Whatever the occasion, spring mini-sessions are a perfect way to get some fantastic photos taken at a great price!

These mini-sessions will book up quickly, so call 815-354-7408 or email heidi@heidikreitzphotography.com to reserve yours now!

Another sneak peek... one outdoors and one studio!

The end of October surprised us all with a few gorgeous days! I had to reschedule a session with these two boys from the week before for rain, and I was sure glad we did! This day was beautiful... sunny and warm. We headed out to a local forest preserve for a quick mini-session and got some great shots.

Here is one of my favorites... their smiles just make me want to laugh along with them!

Then, just a few short days later, the weather changed. Luckily, we had a studio session scheduled for this chilly and blustery day! I've been photographing Miss K since she was only a few months old, and she just turned 4. Can't believe how time flies! She has definitely become a sweet and funny little girl... she kept me laughing through this session too.

Is it any surprise I love my job?!

Sneak Peek for the L and R families!

I have to confess that I have neglected this blog... big surprise, if you look at the frequency of posts on here. I tend to post most things on Facebook and kind of forget about this place!

So, that said, I have a couple previews to post from 2 families that have been with me for quite some time! I started photographing the L family when little K was just 3 months old, and in a few weeks we'll be doing her 4-yr session! I have also been photographing N for the past 4 years, and she has certainly grown into a lovely young lady. Amazing how time flies...

First, the L family... love the fall setting!

Next up, N, looking beautiful as usual:)

Thanks for checking in, and I'll try to post some sneak peeks from other sessions in the next few days:)

Class of 2013 Mini-Session Special

This special is good through September 30, 2012. However, you must book by August 15, 2012 in order to get the super-great deal offered here!!

There are several fantastic outdoor locations for you to choose from...  email me at heidi@heidikreitzphotography.com or call 815-354-7408 to reserve your slot now!

Cute family session in the park!

Oops... just realized a month has gone by with no activity on the blog! Sorry, I tend to forget... but I do have a few shots from a fun family session to share:)

This family was so sweet... Dad arranged it for Mom to have some family photos taken on her birthday. Extra points for being thoughtful... :)

Here is one of the whole family...

And the two little guys, Mr. J and Mr. L, were too cute!!

Finally, one last family shot... isn't this adorable?!

Hope you enjoy your preview, K and R!! Thanks so much for letting me be part of your birthday and capture these special memories for you!

I'm loving this fall family session...

We wanted to do a session like this last year, but the leaves all fell and the fall colors disappeared too quickly, so we ended up in studio. This year, we were in luck! I went to their gorgeous home and found some amazing spots for photos!

Look at these two handsome boys...

... and this is what I got when I told them to give me "serious" faces. Hmmm.... may need to work on that for next time!! :)

What a beautiful family... love this one!

And my fave... love these two together! This may have been when I told them to give each other a great big smooch... they gave me an "are you crazy????" look and then burst out laughing. You've got to treasure that special bond between brothers :)

So thanks very much to the H family for inviting me out to your lovely home to photograph your family! I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I have editing them so far...

Mini Sessions at Birdhaven/Pilcher Park

I have gotten a bit behind on my blogging, since I've been spending all my time shooting and editing!! I just realized I still have two seniors that I've featured on Facebook but not here... I will get around to them eventually!

This is a catch-all post from my day of mini-sessions at the Pilcher Park (Birdhaven Greenhouse) from October 17. I am so grateful to one of my clients for suggesting the location... it was perfect. What gorgeous flowers still in bloom in mid-October... who would have guessed?

So here are a few images from that day... love the lighting and fun colors!!

Yes, I occasionally resort to bribery... and the reward :)

And what could be more fitting... three brothers in a tree!

Thanks again to all who participated in the mini-sessions... we had a gorgeous day and ended up with some fantastic shots!

Adorable Family at Cantigny!

Sunday afternoon I had a long-awaited session... this was with a family that I hadn't seen in nearly 2 years, when I took their youngest son E's newborn pics! This session was supposed to take place last fall, and then in the spring, and then earlier in the summer... but sick children, uncooperative weather, and life in general just seemed to get in the way. So FINALLY we were able to meet up at Cantigny Gardens in Wheaton. What a fantastic location!

We found so many wonderful spots for family photos... look at this fabulous reflecting pond with a little dock. The boys would have stayed there all day if they could.

Here's one of T&E just hanging out together... love how big brother is so sweet to the little guy. He was so cute, leading him around by the hand and chasing him through the flowers to make him laugh!

I love this family shot... too cute for words!!

Thanks so much, J&P, for letting me capture your family memories! The boys are just adorable, and it was great to see how quickly they have grown. Hope you enjoy your sneak peek :)

More Gorgeous Senior Girls...

I've been sitting on these images of two of my 2011 Senior Reps for a while now... we took the outdoor ones at the end of July and the studio ones a week or so later! I've been so swamped with other stuff I haven't had a chance to edit all the studio pics yet! I realized it's just WRONG of me not to share these gorgeous photos with the world, so here are a few...

First, Emily... my nature-loving, cowboy-boot-wearing, kid-loving neighbor...

(OMG... can you say AMAZING!!!)

And her twin sister, Kate... who is artsy and fun (and thinks I'm "hip for a mom" so of course I love her LOL)...

(MY FAVORITE!!!! I want to put her on a magazine!!!)

And a fun one of the twins together... I love that they have such different and unique personalities, yet they are still friends and can make each other laugh. Awesome!!

Since Kate and Emily are Senior Reps for me... find them (and tell them how much you love their photos!), ask for a card, and you will receive $25 off your session fee!

A Mom and her Boys...

This family lives a few houses down from me, and the boys are both going away to school this fall, so Mom wanted some portraits done together before they leave. Let's just say that with their somewhat... offbeat... personalities, this was NOT your typical session!

Here are the two handsome guys.... awwwww....

Then we tried to recreate a photo that was taken of the three of them when the boys were young... they couldn't hang onto and hug Mom quite the same as they did when they were little, but we gave it a shot :)

Then things got a little strange... LOL

But, look at this beautiful photo!! Just love it:)

Stunning 2011 Senior Rep

I just realized I had posted some of these on my Facebook page, but not on here... it's hard to keep up with all my various social media sites! LOL But I can't go without sharing some of these photos from a recent senior session. Hannah is actually one of my 2011 Senior Reps from Wilmington High School. If you like her photos, find her and ask her for one of her cards... it will be worth a $25 credit for both of you when you book your Heidi Kreitz Photography senior session!!

Lookin' good, Stacey, lookin' good... LOL

And one of my faves from the day... her mom said it looks like a magazine ad, which is such a great compliment :) If only we could find a magazine that wants it...

Thanks for such a fun day, Hannah! Hope you love all your photos as much as I do :)