Photographing a family after a loss.... Chicago Family Photographer

I had the pleasure of meeting this amazing family who contacted me for a Fall Mini Shoot in Humboldt Park.  Mom told me it was hard for them to even take family photos since they lost their third child at 9 months old to cancer.  I brainstormed a bit and said we could incorporate Danny into the photo with a belonging of his, or something that reminded them of him.
I had so much fun during my brief time with them and was so taken by their patience and love.  It radiated from them all.
They brought along a couple of Danny's blankets and I love that the kids all immediately put their hands on them. 
I also love the photo of Danny's older sisters where the ray of light is shining next to him.  His energy was all around and I feel I captured in in their family photos.
I was honored to work with them and wanted to share some of my favorite images from their shoot.

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