We are honored to announce that we were featured in Voyage Chicago’s Thought-Provokers Series celebrating the talent around Chicago! Thank you to Voyage Chicago for featuring us! Read the interview below! “Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?Growing up, I always had a creative bent whether I was sewing, […]

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to photograph this little lady for her first birthday…finally. We spent some time at a favorite local spot for the family to capture these photos. Here are just a few of the cute ones I was able to capture for this sweet family. Last year, I took […]

Just a couple weeks ago, I was able to capture this new family of four’s first days at home with their sweet newborn girl. Being able to photograph this family for the second year in a row to celebrate these milestones in the life of their family was a joy. These are some of the […]

If you have ever experienced the tragedy of losing your home to a fire, flood or other disaster, then you know the rebuilding process is much more than just replacing your things. It’s finding a new normal with this event as a part of your family’s story and learning more about your homeowner’s insurance policy […]

Danielle Hardesty Photography is helping support Justin Hardesty’s upcoming mission trip to Rwanda this summer. How are we helping? We are offering a limited engagement family or true love session. This special session will be in the Darien, IL area on June 30th, 2018 in the late afternoon and early evening. What’s included in this […]

Newborn Lifestyle Session A Newborn Lifestyle Session Prep Guide What is a newborn lifestyle session? This is a unique session designed to capture this intimate transition as your family welcomes a new member. This is not your typical family looking at the camera, everyone ‘SMILE’ session. It allows the photographer to capture the sweet kiss […]

We are excited you are here! If you don’t know anything about Danielle Hardesty Photography, we’d encourage you to read on and find out more about us. We are a husband and wife team of natural light photographers in the western suburbs of Chicago and offer a variety of collections for all seasons of life. […]