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May 16, 2016

Rose | Celebrity Newborn Photographer in Chicago IL

Meet the latest cutie patootie that came to my studio at just 7 days of age; little miss Rose! Her father is Chicago’s very own CBS 2 Lead Sports anchor Ryan Baker! I have been photographing this beautiful family since they were expecting and had their first daughter Grace 2 years ago, and I was so excited to be their chosen photographer once more, as they welcomed the new member of their family, beautiful Rose Virginia. Ryan and his wife Jessa had told me what her name was going to be ahead of time, as well as the color scheme, which was rose and gold (#rosegold is their used hashtag on IG) so I made sure to incorporate those colors; and also wanted to have something special for them, so I made a rose prop, just for her (first picture below) and I think Rose loved the rose as well, because as soon as I started shooting, she flashed that amazing smile 🙂 I fell in love with her as soon as I saw her, from her full head of beautiful hair, to the adorable peach fuzz on her shoulders.. She was perfect! She did wake up during her session and just wanted to hang out with me, and I have to say that I was thoroughly impressed with her eye contact!! At only 7 days old, she was following my every move!! They came back a few days later, to capture the sibling/family shots, and it was perfect. Thank you once more, Jessa and Ryan, for trusting Naja Lerus Photography with your memories, and I look forward to seeing Rose grow into a beautiful little girl!

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Naja Lerus Photography is a celebrity newborn photographer in Chicago IL. To view the list of clients she had the honor  of photographing, go to the “About Naja” page or look at her tv interviews.

 

April 20, 2016

Lilia | Newborn Photographer in Chicago IL

Meet 7 day old Lilia, who came to see me on her 7th day of life! I first met her parents when I photographed her big brother Leo as a newborn 4 years ago! I can’t believe how fast time has flown by! Lilia was an absolute sweetheart, looking just like her brother, I felt like I was posing the same baby twice! Her parents are the absolute nicest, too! I was so happy to hear from them again and that they chose me to capture their daughter’s first pictures. Lilia’s father is Austrian, so they made sure to bring a few items from Austria to include in her session. We used the cutest Austrian hat that I photographed her brother Leo in (and she gave me the biggest smile ever in it!), and they had a beautiful felted Edelweiss (which is a popular flower in Austria) so I made sure to include it as well. Mom also brought the cutest little llama that she got in Peru since one of the themes for her nursery is llamas. Perfect day for a perfect session, and I could have sat there and held sweet Lilia all day, cause she was that adorable!!! Just pure perfection…

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Adorable lace items used in Lilia’s session are by The Knitting Bitty, best prop shop ever!!

Naja Lerus Photography is a newborn photographer in Chicago IL and specializes in newborn and maternity photography.

April 19, 2016

Chase | Chicago Heights Newborn Photographer

Meet the very handsome Chase, who came to see me on his 9th day of life! Chase weighed in at almost 10 pounds, so he was a chunker! And let me tell you, he was the absolute sweetest baby you’d ever want to meet, seriously! Babies like him always remind me why I love what I do so much! Chase did wake up once to eat, and once his tummy was full, he was out like a light during the entire session, he was just so so sweet!! He got extra snuggles, for sure 🙂 His mommy wanted to see neutral colors in his session, and it was so perfect on him! I met his parents when they came in for their maternity session, so I was extra excited to hear of his arrival! And one the best pictures I took was of Chase and his big sister (last picture on post). They are 11 years apart, and so close already… He is going to be protected forever that’s for sure! I jokingly told Chase’s parents during the session that I wished I could go back in time and capture such sweet images of my own babies like this.. But since I can’t, I just live vicariously thru my clients and create these memories and put all of my heart and soul into them for my clients…

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Naja Lerus Photography studio specializes in newborn and maternity photography. Naja is also a Chicago Heights newborn photographer and a photographer for other suburbs surrounding the city.

April 8, 2016

Laila | Chicago Newborn Photographer

This week I have been blessed with some amazing little girls in the studio, and miss Laila is no different! Beautiful Laila came to see me on her 11th day of life, she was an itty bitty something, weighing in at only 5 pounds! I first met her parents when I did their maternity session (seen here) a few months ago, and I couldn’t wait to meet her! I was talking with her mom during the session and telling her how relaxed Laila was, especially because usually, the smaller babies are usually super feisty. But nope, not her! Her mom was telling me that when she was pregnant with her, she just tried to stay as calm as possible as to not affect the baby, and I am telling you, it showed! Laila had a serene love bubble around her. There was no disturbing her sweet slumber; I wanted to keep her, she was just so sweet!! She let me get pose after pose, and even flashed a couple of smiles 🙂 I love what I do so much, and sweet babies like Laila remind me of why I love it so much, why I love being a Chicago newborn photographer. I am one lucky lady, to get to do this everyday… #grateful

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White romper used in Laila’s session is by The Bookworm Crochet and all lace wraps are by The Knitting Bitty.

April 4, 2016

Nova and Knox | Chicago Twins Newborn Photographer

Meet little miss Nova, and her twin brother Knox, who came to see me last week! They were born at 35 weeks of gestation, and they were 4 weeks old when I saw them. And the size difference was huge, Knox weighed over one pound heavier than Nova, she was so tiny!! These precious beings had a very special back story. They were born via surrogacy to a beautiful young woman who lives in Texas, but their parents live in the Chicago area. So their surrogate mommy wanted to capture them in all of their newness and hired me as their photographer, since she was coming to Chicago to visit family; and she would be able to see the babies while she was here too! She is one amazing young lady! What she did for this family was beyond amazing, and selfless, that even though I am probably about 10 years older than her, I am in total admiration of her. What an amazing human being she is. Thanks to her, a deserving family was able to make their family whole. Overall it was a session that I enjoyed very much. Nova and Knox are so loved.. And I know they will forever be “Aunt Jessie’s babies” 🙂

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Naja Lerus Photography is a Chicago twins newborn photographer and serves the city and its surrounding suburbs. If you or someone you know is looking for a Chicago twins newborn photographer, please consider Naja to capture this amazing time in your life!

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