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When Life Changes in an Instant - Personal
When Life Changes in an Instant - Personal
Including Big Brother or Big Sister in Newborn Photos
Including Big Brother or Big Sister in Newborn Photos
Off The Grid - Thinking About Leaving Social Media Behind
Off The Grid - Thinking About Leaving Social Media Behind
Lucy the Great - Cavalier King Charles Memorial Session at AIDS Garden (Belmont Harbor, Chicago)
Lucy the Great - Cavalier King Charles Memorial Session at AIDS Garden (Belmont Harbor, Chicago)
How do I prepare my home for my newborn photo session?
How do I prepare my home for my newborn photo session?
Max the Great - End of Life Pet Session at Welles Park [Chicago] & Lessons on Grief
Max the Great - End of Life Pet Session at Welles Park [Chicago] & Lessons on Grief
Pet Session with Phoebe the Rescue at the 606 Trail in Bucktown, Chicago
Pet Session with Phoebe the Rescue at the 606 Trail in Bucktown, Chicago
Bear on Oak Street Beach [Chicago Pet Photo Session at Oak Street Beach]
Bear on Oak Street Beach [Chicago Pet Photo Session at Oak Street Beach]
Lifestyle Newborn Photo Session with Mr. J in the Loop [Chicago]
Lifestyle Newborn Photo Session with Mr. J in the Loop [Chicago]
Fresh 48 Photo Session {Prentice Women's Hospital Chicago}
Fresh 48 Photo Session {Prentice Women's Hospital Chicago}
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Courtney Laper Photography - Chicago & Madison Newborn Photographer

Professional Portrait Photography by Courtney Laper in the greater Chicago area & Madison, WI.

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View fullsize Remember that time I couldn't photograph newborns so I did a fun spoof with Emmie Lou?! Can't believe this was almost 5 years ago and I'd give my current life to go back to those days. For many reasons but mostly because my dad was still alive then.
View fullsize "I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!! Oh, Courtney it looks so great. What a special piece. And the size is perfect. Thank you so much for this beautiful display of photos of my little family!" I love nothing more than album delivery days, except for ma
View fullsize We had to say goodbye to our Jersey girl today. Emmie's best bud & roomie for almost half of her life. When you get a dog, you know going into it that you don’t get a ton of time with them. We got 15 years with this spitfire and it still w
View fullsize Best boy. I have few words (shocking, I know!) - all that's able to come out is how much I love him. Murphy would appreciate all of the love, prayers, good vibes, whatever you'd like to send him. He's truly one of a kind.
View fullsize Get out and use your voice. It's mind-boggling to me how controversial it is for small businesses like mine to take a stand in politics. "Politics shouldn't be here, I didn't come here for this." When small businesses are quite affected b
View fullsize I was walking into a pet memorial session when my sister texted that their OG baby had a large cancerous mass and they were about to say goodbye. It's incredibly hard for me to keep it together during those sessions in general, but that one was rough
View fullsize Frank. Loved by all the ladies, but especially his best girls. I know you're running free now, handsome guy. I'm so honored I got to meet you IRL. You'll live on in your family's hearts, memories and your mom's custom socks with your face on them! Re
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View fullsize 18 years ago today I brought home my favorite girl in the whole wide world. I fell in love instantly when I saw that tiny face. It took her much longer 😄 She hid under every piece of furniture for the first week I had her! But she still does that so
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Courtney Laper focuses on documenting moments & relationships with a mix of lifestyle and posed portraiture. She is located in Chicago, IL but travels all over.

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