I was so excited to finally meet Whitney and her little family. We had talked several times on the phone in preparation for their photo session, and it was wonderful to finally put a face to the voice. The Lebon family came all the way from Arthur and met me out at Rock Springs Park …
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The End of Summer…
Well we have had several VERY hot weeks lately, and I’ve never been more happy & excited for fall to get here. I love when it’s the perfect out for jeans and a light weight sweater, not to mention the bonfires, fall leaves, apple orchards, and warm dinners. But with the ending of summer, comes …
Custom Photo Frames
Have you ever had an idea for something and not been able to find it somewhere for purchase? Well, I had this idea for a frame a while ago. One of my girlfriends was having a baby shower for her little girl, and I had this idea for a present for her. I knew exactly …
How Does Your Camera Work? ISO
Well we’ve discussed the history of the camera and a little about what’s going on inside your camera when you take a picture. Today, I am going to cover some of the basic features you can alter on your camera that effect what kind of photograph you will be taking or making. In the last …
Truth: Hopes, Dreams, & the Photography Community…
How much do you know about the photography industry? In the past three years, I feel as though I’ve learned a lot (and I’m constantly learning more). One of the things you may not know is that the industry has changed dramatically in the past few years. The entrance of consumer grade digital cameras has …
Jackie Fisher Senior Session | Decatur, IL | Senior Photography
I was so excited to meet Jackie! I had talked to her on the phone a few weeks ago to discuss what ideas she had and to learn a little about her. So I was really excited when the day arrived and I got to meet her in person. I find myself often impressed by …
Once Upon a Time…. I Went to Art School…
It occurred to me a few weeks ago that there are some people who don’t know that I actually studied art in college. So I thought I might share some of the artwork I’ve created over the years. I have always had a fondness and knack for art. In fourth grade, my teacher, Mrs. O’Brien, …
Charlee’s 3 Month Old Session | Pana, IL | Infant Photography
I arrived at the Ryan’s house bright and early last Saturday morning. I was so excited to be taking pictures of Stephanie and Jay’s little girl, Charlee, for her 3 month old pics. It still astounds me that this little girl is three months old already, but she certainly is and she’s growing up so …
Steve & Vickie’s Wedding | Bement, IL | Wedding Photography
Last Saturday I packed up my car and headed up to Bement, IL to capture Steve and Vickie’s wedding. I had been looking forward to their big day since I met them a few months ago. They are such a cute couple. Though they met later in life (through work) you can tell that these …
How Does Your Camera Work? SLRs
Well last time we learned about the history of the camera and how it developed and evolved over time. Today we are going to look at the Single Lens Reflex camera specifically and how it works. Most of the prosumer to professional grade cameras are SLRs these days, digital cameras included. So the basic principles …