It’s something not many people know about me. But I enjoy writing from time to time. I mean, yes… I write on here but I feel like a lot of times that’s different. See, I’m an introvert. (Another thing a lot of people don’t realize.) I hate being the center of attention. When I did …
The Journal
Holy Cow! 2014 Is Here!
Wow! It honestly is super hard to believe we’ve already reached the end of 2013 and have now entered the new year. Where on Earth did this year go?As it is the dawning of a new day and year, and I’m off celebrating Christmas with my grandma, I thought today would be the perfect day …
Justin Groth Ceramics | Decatur, IL | Artist
I’m technically still on vacation today, but I wanted to share some amazing ceramic work with you all! I was super blessed to have Justin Groth, the art teacher at LSA, contact me about photographing some ceramics for him. Justin majored in ceramic work in college and he is quite gifted at it, if I …
Big Changes and They’re Starting Here!
Well hello there world! If you’ve stopped by my little corner of the internet – you may have noticed some things look a little different 😉 I’m super excited for this coming year and all the possibilities it holds! You may or may not know we are going to have some awesome changes in 2014 …
Some DIY Christmas Gifts
Happy Monday everyone! I can hardly believe Christmas is only two days away! And if you know me – you know I am really terrible about waiting until Christmas to give gifts. Partly because I know that with Christmas being a family holiday – there’s a really good chance I won’t see my friends until …
Today’s Behind the Scenes
It seems I’m a little behind today for getting today’s post to all you. I promise! I have a good reason! hehehe Today’s been another day of a lot of behind the scenes work. I’ve been doing my darnedest to make sure everyone who placed their order in time is getting them before Christmas. I …
A Decision Making Realization…
Hello all! Lately I’ve been working a lot behind the scenes. Not just on orders for the labs and packaging orders as they come in, but I’ve also been working a lot on the business too. I’ve got some exciting ideas for next year and a few changes in store. And if you know me …
THRIVE Decatur | December Issue
I am so incredibly honored to have been able to help provide photography for this month’s issue of THRIVE Decatur. Kat Smalley who runs the magazine is an amazing individual and I enjoy snagging a copy for a read whenever I can. So to be able to help fill it’s pages with photographs & to …
The Shaw Family Session | Mt. Zion, IL | Family Photography
Well today I wanted to share just a few pictures from a recent session I shot for my dear friend and awesome client, Hannah! Hannah’s parent’s recently moved here from Montana and she was wanting to get some portraits did with her mom and dad. They haven’t really had professional photos taken together since their …
A Snowy Weekend
It’s Monday and if you live in Central Illinois – I’m sure you know we got SNOW! And lots of it! Saturday morning I woke up ready to get prepped for a senior session and looked out my window to a white-coated winter wonderland! Snow! Everywhere! And no way out. It’s one of the pros …