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My Daughter in My Dress
I've wanted to take photos of my daughter in my wedding dress for years, and I finally made it happen! I only wish I had done this when...
Kate at Olive & Hazelnut Photography
Mar 11, 20242 min read
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Spring, Summer, Fall... Winter?!
What season is best for outdoor family photos? Here in Illinois, we definitely have four distinct seasons... sometimes in the same week....
Kate at Olive & Hazelnut Photography
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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Hi Again, It's Me!
It's a new year, and it appears as though I have not written a blog post since this time LAST year. (It doesn't just appear that way -...
Kate at Olive & Hazelnut Photography
Jan 2, 20243 min read
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A Winter ONE-derland!
This Palatine, IL photographer may have been born and raised in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, but a little piece of my heart is still...
Kate at Olive & Hazelnut Photography
Jan 16, 20232 min read
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Why a Studio Newborn Session?
The window of time for those curly, sleepy, adorable posed newborn photos is so small* and that time is so precious! And it goes by SO...
Kate at Olive & Hazelnut Photography
Jun 13, 20222 min read
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How to elevate your photos of your kids!
I get asked every now and then for tips on photographing your own kiddos. There are a few simple things you can do to take your everyday...
Kate at Olive & Hazelnut Photography
May 7, 20222 min read
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Why a Lifestyle Newborn Session?
This is the story of your life. This perfect, new little baby has just joined your family and you are in love. Your home feels full and...
Kate at Olive & Hazelnut Photography
Apr 2, 20222 min read
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Make Your Cake Smash Session a Smashing Success!
I just LOVE a cake smash session! From setup design to meeting sweet babies, the whole thing is fun. You may have a runner or a sitter....
Kate at Olive & Hazelnut Photography
Mar 5, 20223 min read
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