Kristen Hazelton Photography

Kristen Hazelton Photography Family and Senior Portrait Photographer serving Chicagoland and the San Francisco East Bay Area!

All you need is love. :) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
09/10/2025

All you need is love. :)
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Show of hands, who all got their first pumpkin spice latte of the season yesterday? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ...
08/27/2025

Show of hands, who all got their first pumpkin spice latte of the season yesterday?
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My goal as your Chicago family photographer? Make sure you have fun. Even if the kids are squirrelly - I promise we’ll p...
08/22/2025

My goal as your Chicago family photographer? Make sure you have fun. Even if the kids are squirrelly - I promise we’ll play games and run and jump and wiggle and even better? Those smiles will be genuine.
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Many clients worry that a one hour session is just not going to be the right length for their families, and I get it. You’re always free to use as much or as little of the time as you like. But that being said, I’ve found that the majority of clients have a great time and the photos from the end of the session - when the kids are relaxed and playful - are when you get the photos that really capture your family’s dynamic and playfulness best.
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So actually, late summer is one of my favorite times of year for Chicago family photos, here’s why:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀1) yes, it’s...
08/19/2025

So actually, late summer is one of my favorite times of year for Chicago family photos, here’s why:
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1) yes, it’s hot, but it’s *consistently* hot: no need to come up with backup oh-my-god it’s 34 degrees outfits for the whole family.
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2) there are flowers(!!!) and unlike in spring, the temperature is more consistent and you’re unlikely to miss peak blooms.
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3) It gets your annual family photos checked off the list before life gets way too busy way too fast in the fall.
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If I’ve convinced you, reach out! Let’s take some magical late summer photos with your family in the wildflowers 😍

I’m sure parents want to roll their eyes when I say “don’t worry if your kid wants nothing to do with me, at your family...
08/14/2025

I’m sure parents want to roll their eyes when I say “don’t worry if your kid wants nothing to do with me, at your family photoshoot, we’ll get great photos anyway” but then we dooooo! 😍 honestly a little bit of chaos is the best, because when you roll with it? That’s when the fun and the play and the magic happens. ✨ I’m grateful this family leaned hard into the play and the fun, ending up in a tickle fight on the lawn. We had a good time and I love their photos!

This was a bucket list item for me: a fun family photoshoot in Santa Barbara at the Mission. 🥰 🌹 👒 when I was in college in Santa Barbara it was a favorite rest and recharge spot, and it meant a lot to me that this family went with my suggestion for photos here.

Dreaming of sunshiney days, but making the most of this highly rainy day by making tomato-fennel soup. Hope you’re havin...
08/12/2025

Dreaming of sunshiney days, but making the most of this highly rainy day by making tomato-fennel soup. Hope you’re having a cozy day. :)

Sharing some of my favorite apple orchards in the Chicago area today - blog updated for 2025! Scroll to the end of this ...
08/07/2025

Sharing some of my favorite apple orchards in the Chicago area today - blog updated for 2025! Scroll to the end of this carousel to see a pretty spectacular pout. 🤣
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While I’m still clinging with every nail to summer (I mean, it’s literally midsummer right now), that doesn’t change the fact that school is starting up soon and the apples are getting ready to pick! I wanted to share again my guide to best orchards and apple picking in the Chicago area - hopefully you’ll find some winners or new options to try for your own family’s jaunt to the orchards!
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Made some core memories in CA with the grandparents this summer. ☀️ yes, this is what it looks like on an average Friday...
07/11/2025

Made some core memories in CA with the grandparents this summer. ☀️ yes, this is what it looks like on an average Friday, yes, I am so down for a family photo shoot here and have so many ideas. Hit me up if you want to make destination family photos a reality. It’s as simple as going on vacation and meeting up with me for an hour or two! ☺️

For the last image - I took that photo of my parents in 2011 and wanted to recreate it in 2025 with my kids. :)

Realized I shared these on my personal account but not here. :) tiny girl’s getting big!
06/02/2025

Realized I shared these on my personal account but not here. :) tiny girl’s getting big!

Just girls having fun on a sunny day with the blooms. :) thankful for so many friendships and connections that have blos...
05/09/2025

Just girls having fun on a sunny day with the blooms. :) thankful for so many friendships and connections that have blossomed since I started my photography work! Grateful for you all! ❤️

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