When Covid first hit, I don’t think any of us expected what actually happened. Looking back, I remember the anger, sadness and grief that hit what felt like all at once. What was going to happen with my maternity clients who were due soon? What about my newborns that were born and had sessions those next few weeks? What about these seniors who had hair and makeup appointments and would have to wait and start all over with appointments?

Those next couple of months seemed to take forever but the second my insurance gave me the all-clear to photograph outside at a distance, I called everyone up and get them back on the schedule.

This was one of my first sessions back and although it pained me to not be able to hug and love on these kiddos that I had been photographing since big sister was a newborn, I was just elated to be back working and making my clients happy.

This little guy turned 6 months right about when everything started to open up again so he was lucky enough to have his six month milestone session about on time. We decided to meet in the morning when I knew less people would be out and about at this location. Plus the pretty shading from the trees gave enough coverage so everyone wasn’t looking right up at the sun.

This photo right here is probably one of my favorite family photos I’ve taken. I’m not sure if it’s because of the way everyone was so happy together, the way the sun perfectly highlighted them from the corner or just because this family is one of the ones that mean so much to me and my small business.

Seriously?! How adorable is this outfit mom picked out for him?? You can almost hear his laugh in these photos, it was perfectly contagious!

I would love to be considered for any milestone moment in your child’s life. Photographing those moments will help you as a parent to remember the times that are seriously going by WAY too quickly but they also serve a special purpose. Kids LOVE to see photos of them around the house. I encourage parents to print their images from our sessions together and put them up around the house; playrooms, bedrooms and hallways are the perfect spots where they can be seen every day.

Head on over to my contact page to get started with your milestone session with Sheena Magnesen Photography.

Location : St. James Farm & Forest Preserve

*This location requires a permit that can only be obtained by a licensed and insured professional photographer. Sheena Magnesen Photography provides the permit for these locations so clients do not need to take care of this individually.