CHICAGO NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER: MELISSA MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY: AT HOME NEWBORN SESSION: MARLOW

This season I've had more photo sessions at the homes of where people grew up than ever! (Which I'm in love with!!)

When Zara said she'd like photos at her parents house, "perhaps with some flowers," I had no idea that I'd be walking into acres of literal gardens! Not only gardens, but a legit 40ft tall high ropes courses, and a sand volleyball court that used to house tournaments. They literally have a built in bathroom stations for when those in the neighborhood want to come explore and have to go to the bathroom. This is the most down-to-earth (maybe that came literally) (: family. What an incredible place to grow up, and to raise up then your own family. So happy for you guys!