Photograher Recommendations

http://www.littlepalsphotography.com/ is in Sterling, IL not sure how close that is to you, she is wonderful
http://www.karmenlindner.com is based near Madison and Milwaukee, WI I adore her work!
Audrey Woulard is in the Chicago area http://www.alwphotography.com/ she is phenomenal but higher end
I recommend them all as a fellow photographer. If they don't fit your budget or area they are more than happy to give recommendations. Hope that helps.

I am in Virginia but really like Poratrait Innovations and JCPenney portraits. With PI, you get your pics the same day and you have to wait about 10 days with JCP.

Hi J.,

I recently started my own photograhy business and I'd love the opportunity to photograph your family. Feel free to check out my website at www.daisygrace.com.

Thanks!
K.

http://www.ryandavisphotography.com/

He is out of Rockford but travels all over the state.

i have a friend that is doing photography. she is an on-site photographer, so she'll come to you! she is newer in the business, so her prices are definitely competitive! her website has great examples of her work. she has taken pics of my belly while I was pregnant, and some of our 3 girls. she is a mom as well, so she is very good with children. great patience and great work!

www.justpeachyphotog.com -her site
http://justpeachyphotographybyerikawilliams.blogspot.com/ -her photography blog

They are primarily wedding photographers, but Studio One in Des Plaines (on River Rd) is good. We had Matt, the owner, take our wedding pics and think he did a great job. I seem to remember seeing many family portraits on their walls as well. *If I recall, it is at the intersection of River Rd & Elk (that little street that leads from River Rd to Rand).

www.rosealenephotography.com
Rose is EXCELLENT. She's in Naperville and will travel to any location of your choice, including your home. Please check out her pictures. She's a friend, a mom of 3, and an all around fantastic photographer!

Check out Lauratemplin.com. She is an amazing child photographer, with an absolutely magical eye. Her website shows the photos she has taken, and they are unbelievable...much better than the chains, in my opinion (also, surprisingly affordable, especially for the quality).