It was great catching up with Kaitlyn and Dave, whom I met way back when they were teenagers. Seeing how much they've grown since then was amazing, and I was thrilled to meet their three adorable daughters. When we chatted about their family photo session, Kaitlyn suggested we check out the Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda, and I was all for it! 


Before the shoot, I explored the area and was blown away by how gorgeous it was. The golden hour light was breathtaking, giving everything around us a warm and welcoming glow. 


As we walked along the path during their shoot, I spotted some Queen Anne's Lace flowers and couldn't resist using the field for a second location. The wildflowers danced in the gentle breeze like something out of Narnia! I was super proud of how the family portraits turned out in that setting. Some of my all-time FAVORITES!


When the sun started to set, we headed over to the fence posts near the pond, and I managed to snap a few last shots before the light disappeared completely.


Kaitlyn and Dave, catching up with you again was so wonderful! Your girls are absolutely precious, and I feel honored to capture these beautiful summer memories of your family for you! Now sit back and enjoy. Your sneak peek is LIVE!

A family in coordinated outfits poses together on a tree-lined path during golden hour.
A family stands close together on a sunlit path with lush green trees in the background.
Family walking together on a tree-lined path in summer wearing coordinated pastel outfits.
Two little girls playing peek-a-boo on a park path with blurred figures in background.
Joyful group running and playing together on a sunlit park pathway.
Candid moment of family enjoying playful time together on a park path.
Happy playtime moment captured on park pathway during golden hour photoshoot.
Sweet family portrait taken on tree-lined path during summer evening.
Playful moment showing dancing and movement on park pathway.
Tender moment captured between adult and child on sunny park path.
Sweet interaction between two people walking on tree-lined path.
Black and white photo of child twirling in dress on sunny park path.
Two children in dresses share a sweet moment on a tree-lined path during golden hour.
A tender moment between a woman and small child in dresses on a peaceful park path.
A touching black and white portrait of intimate affection between parent and child.
A couple takes a romantic stroll together on a tree-lined path at sunset.
A couple dances playfully together on a winding park path surrounded by lush greenery.
A romantic couple embraces on a peaceful park path during golden hour.
An intimate moment between a couple in coordinated outfits on a sunlit path.
A couple shares a tender embrace on a tree-lined path at sunset.
A person in a flowing dress walks gracefully along a curved park path in evening light.
A family poses together in a blooming wildflower meadow during golden hour.
A white lace dress stands out against wildflowers in a dreamy summer meadow at golden hour.
A delightful moment captured in a flower-filled meadow with soft golden lighting.
Two figures share a sweet moment together while sitting in a blooming wildflower field.
A tender moment shared between two in a meadow filled with white Queen Anne's Lace flowers.
Three people sitting together and laughing in a lush meadow filled with white wildflowers.
Romantic couple embracing in a meadow of white wildflowers during golden hour.
Intimate portrait of couple in love surrounded by wildflowers at sunset.
Family poses together by rustic wooden fence in summer meadow wearing coordinated pastel outfits.
Three figures stand on wooden fence overlooking scenic pond in black and white photograph.
Family walking together hand in hand down rural path surrounded by green trees.

Meeks family, thank you for having me!! It was an absolute pleasure hanging out with you and your beautiful family!! I hope you love these images as much as I do. I can't wait to share the rest in the coming weeks!

Elegant signature design with XOXO and Cassie text in soft teal calligraphy on white background.