E D I T I N G

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I took full advantage of my favorite, the golden hour. Basically love everything about this!

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“A camera gets far too much credit. After all, a portrait is created in the mind of the photographer. The camera simply records what you’ve created.”
Tools: Jessica Drossin Products

MARIA PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

L O T T I E {5 Months}

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You will never have this day
with your children again.
Today is a gift.
Breathe and notice.
Study their little faces and feet.
Relish the charms of the present.
Enjoy today, Momma,
it will be gone before you know it.
– Jan Hatmaker _

FIVE Months! Barely sitting, rolling over, finding her feet, giving kisses, and being TOTALLY ADORABLE are normal daily stuff with baby Lottie!!!

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MARIA PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

 

The Morton Arboretum / SPRING 2017

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Spring was very satisfying this year. I made sure I took my time looking deeply and capturing beauty as life in nature unfolded in front of me. Loved every minute because peace and inspiration filled my soul.

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All images were taken on the west side of The Morton Arboretum >>> Lake Marmo, The Thornhill Education Center, and The Fragrance Garden.

MARIA PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Benita + Andrew {Engagement}

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Benita + Andrew are some of the most beautiful people I’ve ever met…inside and out! They reflect each other so well and it is very clear to me that God brought them together. Can’t wait to document their wedding day!

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“Love is the brightest reflection of God in our lives.”

MARIA PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY

E D I T I N G

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Happy THIRD day of Spring! The Fragance Garden is open at The Morton Arboretum and I caught this little birdie sitting so pretty on a rock.
Love this soft editing.
Sharing a Before/After.

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There’s nothing wrong with using actions if you know how to use them > Tools: Blended Latte, Soft Peach.

MARIA PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY