The Fall is upon us. I recently ventured out to Schaumburg’s Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary for this lovely family session. The sun was shining and we got a major summer vibe even though it was mid October.

If you’re up for a small adventure and you want to have beautiful, timeless photos of you and your family in an outdoor location, enjoying each other’s company, exploring the environment and just having fun, then…

Zuzanna Mendez is a published portrait and documentary family photographer based in Crystal Lake, Illinois. She’s been photographing families all around the world for over 15 years. Her photos are described as artistic, genuine and timeless.