I’m so glad you’re here.

The kDarling journal is a place for real session stories, thoughtful tips, and inspiration for families who want to preserve the moments that matter most. From maternity and newborn portraits to milestones, seniors, and the little in-between seasons, you’ll find stories and guidance to help you feel prepared and connected before your own session.

welcome to the journal

Joyfully, Kristin

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Oh my goodness, this year was filled with so many awesome senior sessions with unbelievably cool high school seniors. Man are these kids going places. Seniors have it together way more than I did at 18 years old. They know what they want their major to be in college, or what trade they plan to […]

CONGRATULATIONS | CLASS OF 2021

Best Friends, Champaign, High School, Illinois, Seniors

Sait Joseph Illinois High School Senior Girl Pictures wearing a hat in parking garage

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Recently, my film images were featured in a blog on the Happy Tog’s website.  My friend Holly writes about a truly epic night when we were reminded to slow down and pay attention.  That is exactly what film does for me.

I’ve got a new love | Film Photography | Central Illinois

Babies, Best Friends, Champaign, Children, Connection, Family, Film Photography, High School, Illinois, Light, Love, Marriage, Maternity, Natural Light, Newborns, Photography, Portraits, Pregnancy, Seniors, Toddlers, Tweens, Weddings

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Glitter sessions are here!!  We are covering the studio with glitter, making it rain glitter, throwing glitter and anything else involving glitter on March 18, 2018.

Glitter Sessions | Child & Tween Photography | Fisher, IL

Champaign, Children, Connection, Family, High School, Light, Photography, Portraits, Seniors, Toddlers

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Creating timeless portraits of children, showing their true personalities has been the goal of kDarling Photography since the start.  The Personality Portraits sessions are a perfect way to capture your child or children in timeless photographs showcasing their unique personalities through black and white photography.

Personality Portrait Sessions | kDarling Photography | Fisher, IL

Babies, Champaign, Children, Connection, Family, High School, Illinois, Light, Photography, Portraits, Seniors

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Now that school is in full swing, and the Class of 2018 is settling in to their senior year, it’s time to share some of my favorites of the Class of 2017!

Class of 2018 | Senior Session | Champaign County, IL

Champaign, High School, Illinois, Light, Natural Light, Photography, Portraits, Seniors

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