When I first spoke to this mom, she really emphasized her love for my candid photos. Inside I was like, “YESSS!” Capturing authentic moments creatively turns me on, so I was very much looking forward to the photo session.

During the day of the session, it was sticky hot and the little toddler was not feeling his top model best. Yet by the end of our time together, he was having a blast being thrown in the air, loved on by his family and seeing the cool Lincoln Park Eli Bates Fountain. As a mom to three little ones, I have very much experienced the same behavior and turnaround the zoo inspires out of its young visitors.