One of the things that families tend to worry about the most in the days leading up to their sessions is how to coordinate the wardrobe for everyone in their family. However, as a mom myself I try to make this as simple as possible so that you and your family can enjoy your session […]


This Wicker Park family photo session was so much fun! I first met the lovely Bringardner family last summer when little T was just a few days old, and it was so special to be able to return for this family session to help celebrate T’s first birthday! Milestone sessions are always such a joy […]
“A happy baby has shining eyes. It walks open-hearted into the world and spreads magic.” – Sigrid Leo Audrey Hoover Photography is a Chicago fresh 48 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 love […]


“When you gaze upon the lovely sight. Of twins, arm in arm, asleep at night. Think not that the house has been doubly messed. But that you, as parents, have been doubly blessed.” – Jon Bratton Audrey Hoover Photography is a Chicago newborn photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, and baby and family photography in the Chicago […]
I am so happy to share that Chicago’s Northwestern Prentice Women’s Hospital is now allowing post-partum patients two visitors! This is great news because it means that you can now have a Fresh 48 hospital session – with proper safety precautions, of course! All that needs to be done to ensure that we can have […]


“Life affords no greater responsibility, no greater privilege, than the raising of the next generation.” – C. Everett Koop 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 here and I would love […]
With covid-19 craziness this summer certainly felt like it was off to a slow start this year, but with the Chicago heat wave summer has definitely arrived, which means that so has my wardrobe guide for summer family photos! Coordinating your family’s wardrobe for family photos is always a bit stressful, but it is even […]


I had so much fun at this family photography session in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood with the adorable Amshoff family! The Amshoff’s recently moved back to Chicago and wanted to have some family photos to document where they are living now and we had such a great time running around Lakeview. This session was extra fun […]
“A new baby is like the beginning of all things – wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” – Eda J. Le Shan Audrey Hoover Photography is a Chicago fresh 48 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 […]


This Chicago maternity photography session with soon-to-be parents Luis and Nataly in Lincoln Park was so wonderfully dreamy! Taking place during Chicago’s gorgeous sunset golden hour at South Pond, this session felt so magical! The lighting and summer weather were perfect, and the nature trails surrounding South Pond made it feel like we were far […]