Tracy Joy | Custom NW Illinois Newborn, Baby & Family Photography

My work being displayed as ART in someones home.

Not only does it feel wonderful to walk and see it right there, beautifully displayed in a gorgeous home… but this is why I love doing what I do.

I created this canvas montage for Dana & Alex this past winter… if I remember, it’s 20×24 sized (fine art canvas from my collection)…. and when I was able to finally see it in person… it just fit perfectly in their home.

I don’t aspire to be the regular photographer.. the mall studio kinda gal, just snapping away with my camera… I wanna create art for my clients. Something they are proud to showcase in their home, and will forever be a family heirloom, piece of ART!  This, this is why I love photography…..

My photography dreams and goals are to create artwork for my clients.. something beautiful for them to hang on their walls.
I do not want to be the photographer who does mere “snapshots” of their babys first year and beyond, that place and those photos belong to chain studios.

I want to give my clients art, something more, something to be proud of in their home and showcase to their family for years to come.

Hey, I can’t help it… it’s the artist that’s always thrived in me.  My grandfather showcased his love for art by owning art galleries in the Chi Suburbs (and a  predominate furniture store where he also showcased his art collection), and my mother is a true artist in all aspects of the word (writing, drawing, sewing, etc).

It just so happens… I LOVE babies, and bellies…nature…. and photography in a whole.  This is just my way of utilizing the gift of art that I have been given, and sharing it with my clients.

Thanks Dana & Alex… this made my day

but I do love a good pouty face also!!!

Sweet Ms (M} gave us her “all”!  Sugar and spice, and all things nice

I love shooting my lens at babies & families… but I also LOVE to get creative with nature.

This past weekend, we enjoyed a BEAUTIFUL visit to the Kohler/Andre State Park in Sheboygan Wisconsin!

Full of natures beauty, and that is a great understatement.. marshes, beaches, wooded walkways.. and butterflies galore!!!

Esp when I get to share it with my family.

Just a few quick snaps from our recent getaway with our “Hilton on Wheels” (aka our new trailer/camper, lol).
This trip… we took along my parents, and went up to Kohler/Andre State park, in Sheboygan Wisconsin… which so happens to be where my Aunt and cousins live!

Thanks to my mom for grabbing my camera and snapping this one of us the kids on the beach….

Here are the P’s, having fun time w/the babes!

and of course… my FAVORITE people ever!

the kids

and a neat guy on the beach… feeding the gulls!

and of course… my gorgeous cousin, Laura… and her “beau” Rob…. she’s a stunner, to say the least. Lucky girl got all the good dark looks in the family

And my Bebe Paluzza FREE SESSION winner is…

Michelle P!
(Michelle and her twins have been contacted via email, I do not post last names over the internet).

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED!!!!
The outcome was outstanding, and I am truly blessed to have had so many people interested in a session from me!

To everyone else who entered… I would like to offer you a

FREE MINI SESSION, with a paid full session!

At my recent booth at the Bebe Paluzza Expo, I met a great gal with an amazing company!
Heritage Makers is a wonderful digital scrapping company… that makes it EASY for the every day gal to create and print GORGEOUS, professional looking, & quality items!

From custom albums, to cards & announcements, canvas prints… and my fav lil item, the Swatch Book……

With Heritage Makers, you simply choose a template for the product you want to create, and “drop in” your pictures! They have a great system, that is very use friendly. Use your own family pictures, or use the digital images you buy from your professional photographer (like me!).

Sign up for the free account…. and get creating your personal lil heirloom yourself!   Or, if you find that you LOVE LOVE LOVE the digital scrapping world, sign up for their Premier Account and have access to 1,000′s of designer templates and designs…. ahhh, a creative girls dream!!! Click HERE to see their accounts and sign up for your own… free, or premier!

So ladies and gents… WHO WANTS TO WIN THEIR OWN FREEBIE SWATCH BOOK?!?!

ENTER TO WIN, simply visit my Facebook Page, *CLICK HERE* and then LIKE the “Heritage Makers Contest” album in my photos!

What the lucky winner will receive:
Swatch Book (value from $19.95)

Capture the everyday moments in a handy swatch book. Perfect to fit in a purse or display on an office desk.

* 5.75″ x 3.5″
* 10 double-sided pages (non-expandable)
* Rounded corners
* Full-bleed images
* Velvet, acid-free, lignin-free paper

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but this lil guy is all “old soul”.

I giggle remembering our session… there I am, making my goofy kid noises at him… and Mr {T} looking back at me with a face like “seriously, lady… do I look that silly?”  lol

An old soul, with deep thoughts… and a bright future!!!

Happy 1st Mr BIG STUFF

At almost 3 mos old, mom and I couldn’t help but play “newborn” with sweet baby {A}!

We missed her newborn session… so how could we resist?  And a sweet sleeping baby makes it all just that much more fun!

Ms {V} is more than special… she’s amazing! And quite a trooper, to say it lightly.

Tiny hands… teeny feet… and the biggest most beautiful eyes you’d ever seen!!!

and check out dad’s precious tattoo… it’s lil Ms {V’s} feet… awwwww (melt the heart)