LOVE NOTES

“I loved that the session was so relaxed and natural. As a new mom who is exhausted and overwhelmed, it was so nice to have someone that not only puts you at ease but also your infant! It was such a lovely experience for our new family and captured so many special memories! The pictures were stunning! I was looking to get beautiful memories that I could keep forever of this special time with my beautiful new baby girl. This expectation was totally met and surpassed what I thought I would receive!
Do not hesitate to book joyfulmia photography for your infant photo shoot! The pictures are stunning and will exceed your expectations! Not only that but this was the only photographer I found that focused on the safety of my baby. She stresses that she has all her vaccinations and everything is newly cleaned for your newborn. This was very important to me when inviting someone into our home so early after she was born. Such a wonderful experience!” — Christina

“The newborn session with just my daughter and me. It was so relaxed and I felt like Tori really captured my feelings and thoughts through the photos that she took. They were just gorgeous!! I really didn’t know what to expect since the session I had with my son was in a studio setting so I really didn’t know how it would go. It was so relaxed and I didnt feel pressured to have certain outfits ready and things a certain way. I also liked it being at home so if we had a change in ideas or outfits, I had everything at home and didn’t have to pack everything in the car just in case. Tori was really great with my son and just fit perfectly in our home during the session and just seemed to really capture photos of “US” and our daily life which was just what I was looking for. She captured those special moments between a mother and baby that I am so excited to be able to look back on and enjoy!” — Kami

“Tori helped make us feel comfortable. It isn’t always easy to be photographed even if it is in your own home. She moved around us and we frequently forgot she was there and before we knew it, the session was over. You can clearly tell that she takes pride and loves her work and it shows in each and every photo. We were hoping to capture some photos of our newborn son. Truthfully, I am not sure what we were expecting, but when we received the photos back, it was more than what we could have ever hoped or asked for. Her photography skills and how she captured the moments were breathtaking. Both my husband and I were speechless looking through all of the photos and were transported back to that day like it was yesterday. Don’t even hesitate to bring her into your home to capture your family. If you want photos that bring you back to the day and you get lost looking at, then Tori is the photographer for you. She takes her photos with pride and has a true gift that we were so fortunate that she shared with our family.”  — Brianna

“We loved the photos. I printed them out and they look phenomenal. Can’t wait to get them in frames and put them around our home. Thanks again!” – Brittany 

"We were exhausted new parents, but you were extremely warm and professional, very easy to work with. You put so much effort into giving each parent a unique experience, and we were so pleased with the whole experience. And more importantly, we LOVED every single photo that was delivered to us. Our favorite part of the session was watching you capture special moments of our precious daughter. You are unbelievably good at what you do and have an excellent eye for detail!"
"Being a first time mom with a newborn, I had absolutely no idea how the shoot was going to go and I was honestly worried my baby wouldn't cooperate, but I was totally wrong. You took the lead and it went perfectly. You even gave us time to feed and change our sweet baby girl, so she was happy and comfortable. The session exceeded our expectations and the moments captured will forever be cherished."
"The experience was worth the investment and we will definitely continue to use you in the future, as well as recommend you to family/friends. We would tell others: Photo sessions with Tori are so memorable. Tori really loves what she does -- and it shows. Her talent is truly reflected in her work. Each and every picture is unique and different -- and just BEAUTIFUL!" – Teresa

Tori made us feel comfortable and took time to capture the perfect photo of us. It was fun and easy going! I did not have any particular expectations. I just wanted my one year old to cooperate. Tori worked so well with my son. My expectations were well exceeded! I was very happy with my experience. I would absolutely recommend Tori to family and friends! I would say that she was patient, professional, and friendly. She worked wonderfully with my son and our family. The photo session felt natural and well organized! A+ work!! The final product was beautiful! — Claire

I really appreciated Tori's knowledge and patience. She knew all the right photos to take that would be perfect to highlight our beautiful baby boy in our new home and she stayed completely calm when our session ran way over because our little one was tired and hungry. :) She was so creative and professional!! We were hoping to capture special moments with our little one in our new place and Tori exceeded those expectations with her beautiful photography! If your looking for someone that has wonderful experience and patience with newborn photography we highly suggest Tori for an in home session! — Beth

"Love Tori!!! She did our newborn photo shoot at our home and the photos turned out amazing! She took her time and I didn’t feel rushed to have to stop for feedings, etc!  I now have a bunch of the photos framed on the walls of our home!:) so glad we did the “lifestyle” shoot!" — Susan

Expected high quality photos and Tori delivered! – Jen

"I really appreciated Tori's knowledge and patience. She knew all the right photos to take that would be perfect to highlight our beautiful baby boy in our new home and she stayed completely calm when our session ran way over because our little one was tired and hungry. :) She was so creative and professional!! We were hoping to capture special moments with our little one in our new place and Tori exceeded those expectations with her beautiful photography!  If your looking for someone that has wonderful experience and patience with newborn photography we highly suggest Tori for an in home session!" — Beth

"Looking for a great photographer in Chicagoland...look no further!"— Brandon

"Capture some fun family photos this season, by a photographer who is a mother of a toddler and completely understand there is beauty in capturing chaos...like when your dog escapes during the shoot (she caught these moments beautifully), your children won't sit still. I loved this photo shoot and every pic! She even comes to your home! Check out Tori at Joyful Mia Photography!" — Lisa

On location photographs. It let us have flexibility while shooting such as diaper changes, etc. Amazing, high quality photographs that will be treasured forever! – Jennifer