“Sister. She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities. She is your witness, who sees you at your worst and best, and loves you anyway. She is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who knows when you are smiling, even in the dark. She is your teacher, your […]

“And she loved a little boy very, very much, even more than she loved herself.” – Shel Silverstein, The Giving Tree Audrey Hoover Photography is a Chicago newborn photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, and baby and family photography in the Chicago area, including the surrounding Chicago suburbs. I am so happy you are here and I would […]

I love photographing children of all ages, but as a Chicago baby photographer one of my favorite types of sessions is a one year milestone session! There is something so special about celebrating a baby’s first birthday and it is always such a fun event to be a part of! I was extra excited for […]

I love when client’s have a location in mind that is a little out of the ordinary, like the wonderful Stull family wanting to have their family portraits in Chicago’s Loop neighborhood! I’m always happy to brainstorm location ideas to make sure that you and your family have the photos you envision for your session, […]

“It’s a good thing babies don’t give you a lot of time to think. You fall in love with them and when you realize how much they love you back, life is very simple.” – Anita Diamant Audrey Hoover Photography is a Chicago lifestyle newborn photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, and baby and family photography in the […]

“My daughter is my biggest achievement. She is a little star and my life has changed so much for the better since she came along.” – Denise Van Outen Audrey Hoover Photography is a Chicago family photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, and baby and family photography in the Chicago area, including the surrounding Chicago suburbs. I […]

“There is no greater privilege in living than bringing a tiny new human being into the world and then trying to raise him or her properly during the next eighteen years.” –  James C. Dobson Audrey Hoover Photography is a Chicago family photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, and baby and family photography in the Chicago area, […]

The Rethore family was such a joy to partner with for their Belmont Harbor family portraits near Chicago’s Lake Michigan for their fall family photos, and their first family photo session since welcoming little D! This family was so easy-going and totally smitten with baby D, and rightfully so! Baby D was an absolute delight […]

I first met this family in the spring right after we were able to reopen following the Covid shutdown and it was so nice to be able to see them again this fall for their family photography session in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood! I’m always so honored when families trust me with their family photos, and […]

“You know what the great thing about babies is? They are like little bundles of hope. Like the future in a basket.” – Lish McBride Audrey Hoover Photography is a Chicago family photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, and baby and family photography in the Chicago area, including the surrounding Chicago suburbs. I am so happy you are […]