Extended family portrait outdoors in Hoffman Estates Illinois by Cassie Lacina Photography

There is something so special about extended family sessions.


They’re a little louder, a little busier, and usually involve a whole lot of moving pieces — but that’s exactly what makes them so meaningful. When grandparents, siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, and little ones all come together in one place, it’s not just about getting everyone looking at the camera. It’s about preserving this season of family exactly as it is right now.


This session was especially sweet for me because I’ve had the joy of photographing so many pieces of this family over the years. So when Christine reached out to bring even more of the family together at Kathy and Keith’s home in Hoffman Estates, it felt extra special.


From grandparents and great-grandparents to siblings, cousins, and all the little ones in between, this session was full of the kind of images I know will only become more meaningful with time.


To Christine and the whole family, thank you so much for trusting me again. It is such a gift to be invited back into your family’s story, and I’m so grateful I had the chance to capture this season for you. Now enjoy a little sneak peek from this beautiful extended family session!

Elderly couple smiles warmly at each other while standing together outdoors beneath a blooming spring tree.
Large family group portrait outdoors on green grass under a large tree on a bright spring day.
Candid outdoor family photos during Hoffman Estates extended family session
Four generations of family posing together outdoors on green grass beneath a large tree on a sunny spring day.
A large extended family group poses together on a green lawn beneath a tall tree during an outdoor family portrait session.
Happy elderly couple standing together on green lawn under bare tree branches during outdoor portrait session.
Cousins laughing during extended family photos in Hoffman Estates Illinois
Young couple dancing outdoors near blooming tree, man spinning woman in floral skirt on green lawn.
Six family members gather outdoors on green grass beneath a tree, smiling and conversing during a spring family portrait session.
Smiling elderly couple posing outdoors on green grass, woman in floral pink top and man in blue shirt.
Grandparents with six young granddaughters sitting on blanket under spring trees during family portrait session.
A woman and teenage boy hold hands walking on green grass, wearing casual spring outfits outdoors.
Two adult daughters laughing joyfully with their elderly parents standing together in a lush green outdoor setting.
Baby portrait during extended family photography session in Hoffman Estates
Happy family of five with young children and newborn baby laughing together on lush green lawn.
Black and white photo of two young girls sharing a sweet nose-to-nose moment while holding a newborn baby on a blanket outdoors.
Six family members smiling together outdoors on a green lawn beneath leafy trees during a warm spring day.
Two young girls in pink dresses run toward their parents with open arms on a lush green lawn.
Happy family of four walking hand in hand through a lush green park laughing together on a bright day.
Large multi-generational family gathering outdoors on green lawn beneath a blooming spring tree.
Elderly couple holds hands walking toward family group in lush green park during outdoor gathering.
Smiling couple in casual attire standing together on green grass under spring tree branches outdoors.
Elderly grandmother tenderly holds sleeping newborn baby wrapped in blue blanket during outdoor family photo session.
A large extended family group of about twelve people stands together smiling under a tree on a sunny green lawn.
Family of five sitting on a white blanket in a lush green park, parents cuddling three young children on a sunny day.
Two young girls in pink dresses hold hands in a green park while their parents sit together in the background.
A multigenerational family walks hand in hand together across a green lawn on a sunny spring day.
Multi-generational family of six poses together outdoors on green grass beneath a large tree on a spring day.
Two young sisters in dresses tenderly holding their newborn baby sibling on a white blanket, black and white photo.
Multi-generational family of six smiling together outdoors on green grass under a tree during a family portrait session.
A smiling blonde girl with a bow poses beside her father holding a newborn baby on a blanket outside.
Family of four walks hand-in-hand beneath a large tree on green grass during an outdoor portrait session.
Four family members, two elderly and two young adults, smiling outdoors on green grass with trees in background.
Two newborn babies lying on white blanket, one in purple outfit and one in blue, one crying.
Large multigenerational family posing together outdoors on green grass with trees in background during spring.
Laughing young brunette woman with smiling toddler girl in white dress during outdoor family photo session.
Large family group portrait outdoors on green lawn with trees, wearing pastel spring outfits, smiling together.
A couple shares a kiss while crouching on green grass surrounded by their three young children during a family photo session.
Elderly grandfather in blue shirt holds sleeping newborn baby while seated in white chair outdoors.
Adorable blonde toddler girl in lavender floral dress with pink bow smiling while sitting on blanket outdoors.
Young girls in pastel dresses hold hands outdoors while family members gather and smile in a lush green park setting.
Two young sisters in matching lavender ruffle dresses hug each other while standing in a green field.
Large extended family gathered outdoors on green grass, laughing as young children run toward them near a tree.
A black and white photo of a man kissing a smiling woman on the head in an outdoor setting.
An elderly woman holds a sleeping newborn baby wrapped in a soft white muslin blanket.
A happy family of five poses outdoors on green grass, parents with three young children including a newborn, dressed in soft pastel colors.
Elderly grandfather smiling warmly while holding a newborn baby alongside a young granddaughter in a purple dress.
A peaceful newborn baby girl in a lavender ruffle dress and white bow sleeps on a white blanket.
A happy couple holds hands and smiles at each other while walking in a lush green park in spring.
Multi-generational family portrait with grandparents seated and adult children and grandkids posing outdoors under a tree.
Three young sisters in matching lavender outfits sit together smiling on a white blanket in a lush green park.
A large multigenerational family poses together outdoors on a green lawn surrounded by spring trees.
Couple shares a kiss while standing in an open green field during an outdoor family photography session.
Two young girls in white and pink dresses hold hands on green lawn while parents watch with a dog in background.
Two smiling young sisters sitting on white blanket in grass holding a newborn baby sibling.
Multi-generational family portrait with grandmother, three adult women, and four young girls under a tree.
Elderly grandfather seated holding newborn baby with adult son standing beside him outdoors.
Two young girls in matching lavender dresses sit on a blanket in a green park, holding a baby in a white bow.
Elderly grandfather seated holding newborn surrounded by four adult grandsons in a park setting.
Black and white photo of parents and siblings tenderly gathered around a sleeping newborn baby on a blanket outdoors.
Happy young family of five sitting on blanket in green park, including newborn baby and two children.
Multi-generational family portrait with five females outdoors on green grass under a tree in spring.
Happy family of five sitting on a blanket in green grass, parents smiling at each other with three young daughters in purple dresses.
Happy family of four sitting on a blanket in a lush green park, parents smiling with two young daughters.
A smiling couple embraces under a blooming tree on a lush green lawn during a spring outdoor portrait session.
Close-up of tiny newborn baby feet and legs in a soft purple outfit on a white blanket.
Family of five sitting on a white blanket in a green park with father kissing mother on the cheek.
Grandparents and great-grandparents portrait during Hoffman Estates family photo session
Two young girls in matching ruffled dresses hold hands in a park, smiling over their shoulders in a black and white photo.
Adorable smiling baby in lavender outfit and white bow headband lying on a white knit blanket.
A smiling family of five poses together on a green lawn, with parents and three young daughters.
Two young girls in ruffled dresses embrace and touch noses in a sweet moment captured in black and white.
Two little girls in pink dresses run toward their smiling parents sitting on a lush green lawn.
Smiling couple nearly kissing while embracing outdoors in a green park setting during a spring portrait session.
A laughing couple holds hands while walking together across a wide open green field in spring.

To the whole family, thank you so much for trusting me with these photos. It was such a joy to have so many of you together in one place, and I’m so grateful I had the chance to capture this season for you. I hope these images become even more meaningful as the years go by.


Thanks for reading,

Handwritten signature reading xoxo Cassie in elegant cursive script on white background.