“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 […]

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, […]

“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, […]

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 […]

This family of three was so cute for their Lincoln Park family photography session! These two new parents have had quite the whirlwind year after making the move from New York City to Chicago and welcoming adorable baby M through a pandemic! I was honored to be asked to capture their first family photos as […]

“And I learned what is obvious to a child. That life is simply a collection of little lives, each lived one day at a time. That each day should be spent finding beauty in flowers and poetry and talking to animals. That a day spent with dreaming and sunsets and refreshing breezes cannot be bettered.” – […]

“Perfection only exists in babies and pastries.” – Gayle Wray 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 to tell you more about a Chicago family photography session! […]

This family photo session in Chicago’s Lincoln Park was so much fun, mainly because we had the added perk of having grandparents and the family dog join in on the photo session! When mom Kristina said she wanted to gift her parents with family photos I was so excited and knew that it would be […]