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Senior Photographer

For the seniors who want more than a yearbook photo

Family portrait on beach at sunset with boats and lake in background.

Families

Chasing the moments that are impossible to reproduce

Pregnant couple posing on wooden bridge surrounded by lush green trees during outdoor maternity photo session.

Maternity

Documenting Life's Extraordinary Moments

A romantic winter photoshoot of a couple in casual attire embracing in a snowy parking lot at sunset.

Engagements

Capturing the First Chapter of Your Forever

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Weddings

Capturing your Love Story

Lake County Illinois photographer Northern Illinois 
Senior Photographer
Libertyville 
Grayslake
Lake Forest 
Senior Portraits

Hey, I'm Stacy

I’m a Lake County photographer who believes your photos should feel as much as they look beautiful.

I photograph seniors, families, couples, maternity, engagements, and weddings with a mix of vibrant color, beautiful light, genuine connection, and a little bit of fun. I love finding the perfect location, chasing gorgeous light, and creating images that feel effortless rather than overly posed.

more about me

More than just a photo session

You don't need to know how to pose. You don't need to be “photogenic.” And you definitely don't need to show up knowing exactly what you want. That's my job. I’ll help with the location, the outfits, the posing, the little details, and everything in between. My sessions are relaxed, fun, and guided enough that you never have to wonder what to do with your hands.


From senior portraits in wildflowers to barefoot beach sessions, growing families, couples in love, and wedding days filled with happy tears. I’m here to create photographs that feel like you not a collection of stiff poses. Beautiful photographs are important.

But the experience matters, too.


Couple smiling and holding hands on a rainy path near a wooden bridge surrounded by bare winter trees.

Stacy was amazing. Our engagement photos were beautiful and 100% felt like us. She got us the photos back so fast and I will treasure them forever!

-Lauren

A couple embraces in a golden field of wildflowers during sunset, wearing blue and pink flowing outfits.

"Stacy is an incredible photographer! She took my pregnancy photos and my newborn’s photos! She made us feel so comfortable and posed us so beautifully! She was so patient with our new born and was so gentle and sweet with him! We love our pictures so much we had them framed! We are definitely going to be using her for everything and recommend her to everyone we know!"


Alyssa S.

Bride in white gown poses with bridesmaids in sage green dresses and flower girl, holding pink and peach bouquets.

My husband and I hired Stacy for our wedding in Kenosha, WI. She was amazing to work with us - kept us all on schedule and track. We were even ahead of schedule for the entire day! She and her second shooter were truly the best to work with. We chose her for her ability to capture the realism of the moment - no heavy filters to be seen. I highly recommend working with Stacy!

-Kathleen

Smiling brunette woman in white strapless top and jeans posing in a sunny wildflower field at golden hour.
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