LRF Photography

10 months into life as a family of four, little brother growing into his own, big brother always nearby, and so much love filling the familiar corners of home. 🤍

These in-home sessions preserve the feeling of this season just as it is: cozy, tender, and beautifully yours. Reach out to book yours! 🤍

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Welcome to the - We’re a community of alumni connected by our love for cinematic storytelling. We find beauty in the narrative depth of daily life, and while each of our styles is beautifully unique, we all share the same goal: to weave light, composition, and emotion into a photograph that feels like a remembered scene.
Our stories may be different, but each one is worth telling.
I can’t wait to see the story you share. Next up is: Iris Chen | Georgia cinematic Photographer

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A little moment of celebration✨

I’m so honored to be featured in the Fall Issue of Heartful Magazine Heartful Magazine alongside so many talented photographers. I’m especially grateful to be one of the six photographers invited to contribute to The Story Behind the Image. 🤍

This section invited each of us to pull back the curtain on one photograph - not only how it was created, but what was said, what unfolded naturally, and why the moment mattered.

So much of what I love about photography happens in the space between planning and letting go. I can offer gentle direction, notice the light, and create room for connection, but the most meaningful moments often come from a family simply being themselves.

Thank you to Heartful Magazine Heartful Magazine for seeing something special in this image and giving me the opportunity to share its story with a wider audience. And thank you to this family who trusted me with such an honest piece of their life. A photograph may carry my name, but its heart will always belong to the people within it.🥹

It feels incredibly meaningful to see this image and its story in print. I can’t wait to share more from the issue with you. ✨





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Your fall session doesn’t need to feel like a task. Relax, have fun, let the kids lead, and simply enjoy being together. The movement, laughter, and little in-between moments are what make your family story feel like you. See you this fall! 🫶🤍🥹

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“Rustle, rustle, autumn’s here. So wander in the magic, and keep hope near.” - Angie Weiland-Crosby

It’s autumn and magic is in the air. The leaves rustle in the winds. It is a time for wonder, for journeys, for wandering. We may not be able to stop the hands of time; change is inevitable, and never more is this seen than in the autumn season. The leaves drift on the wind, and autumn whispers, “I fall but always rise again.”

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A meaningful love story in the city, one that feels completely true to the two of you. 🤍

Their first date was at McDonald’s, so after saying “I do” at Chicago City Hall, we went back to where their story began. It wasn’t the grandest or most traditional location, but that’s exactly what made it so special. A familiar place, now holding a brand-new memory.

The best wedding photos aren’t only about beautiful locations, they’re about choosing places that already mean something to you and letting them become part of your story all over again.

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Welcome to the .
We are alumni bound by a passion for storytelling, who believe that human connection is the most beautiful cinema. Our images are not just portraits; they are preserved moments of intimacy, the quiet conversations, the bursts of joy - the authentic scenes that become cherished visual heirlooms.
While our lenses may see differently, we share a single mission: to craft photographs that speak directly to the heart, no matter the story being told.
I’m so excited to witness the chapter you share.
Next up is: Grace Chen

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Nothing feels more like summer than a backyard maternity session. ☀️💦

I love the joy in the heat, the playful spray of water, the golden sunshine, and all the anticipation for this new chapter. Her beautiful garden felt like the perfect metaphor for this season: full of life, lovingly nurtured, and growing into something new. A little wild, deeply joyful, and already filled with so much love. 🤍

Maternity is such a fleeting season, but it’s every bit as meaningful as the life that unfolds afterward. Capture the anticipation, the tenderness, and who you are right now - because this chapter deserves to be remembered, too. 🤍

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Welcome to the - We’re a community of alumni connected by our love for cinematic storytelling. We find beauty in the narrative depth of daily life, and while each of our styles is beautifully unique, we all share the same goal: to weave light, composition, and emotion into a photograph that feels like a remembered scene.
Our stories may be different, but each one is worth telling.
I can’t wait to see the story you share. Next up is: Dallas Family Photographer

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A little holiday sneak peek… ✨

Two looks, two moods: the light and timeless Minimal Winter and the rich, cozy Blue Noël. Both designed for beautiful memories without the holiday stress.

Quick and easy holiday minis are coming this November. The booking link will be shared next Friday with past clients and email subscribers first - before opening to the public. 🤍🩵

📍 Studio Nook Chicago - Photo Studio
📷 Tifa Zhou | Chicago Lifestyle Photographer

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Welcome to the .
We are alumni bound by a passion for storytelling, who believe that human connection is the most beautiful cinema. Our images are not just portraits; they are preserved moments of intimacy, the quiet conversations, the bursts of joy - the authentic scenes that become cherished visual heirlooms.
While our lenses may see differently, we share a single mission: to craft photographs that speak directly to the heart, no matter the story being told.
I’m so excited to witness the chapter you share.
Next up is: Anan

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Beyond the classic “grandma shot,” I want every session to capture as much of you being you as possible.

So often, it’s the in-between moments that become the ones you remember most. I love how closely they reflect real life: not always perfect, but always filled with a feeling you’ll want to hold onto.

I feel most inspired when you’re relaxed and fully present with each other - when your eyes meet, your bodies naturally move closer, and you allow yourselves to truly connect. I want the session to be more than a collection of beautiful photographs. I want it to be an experience you walk away from remembering how it felt to be together, and perhaps even loving each other a little more than before.

And of course, those classic everyone-looking-at-the-camera portraits will have a beautiful place in your gallery too. Candid and posed images hold meaning in different ways, and I believe your story deserves both.✨

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Welcome to the - We’re a community of alumni connected by our love for cinematic storytelling. We find beauty in the narrative depth of daily life, and while each of our styles is beautifully unique, we all share the same goal: to weave light, composition, and emotion into a photograph that feels like a remembered scene.
Our stories may be different, but each one is worth telling.
I can’t wait to see the story you share. Next up is: Dallas Family Photographer

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Today and always, I choose life with you. ✨

Your love story lives in the little things: the way you make each other laugh, reach for each other’s hands, and feel at home together.

A city elopement can feel just as personal. Space to be yourselves, celebrate the life you’ve built - from your shared love of tennis 🎾 to the two cats you’re raising together 🐈, and look forward to all that’s still to come.

So honored to capture this chapter. 🤍

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