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 …
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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 …
Hendricks & Carr | Decatur, IL | Commercial Photography
My dear friend and former boss, Mike Carr, called me last week and asked me if I would be willing to come take some pics for his business’s new website. (Check it out: http://www.hendrickscarr.com) I love Mike and Josh so I was looking forward to taking pictures of these two studs and their office space. …
Vishwas Newborn Session | Decatur, IL | Newborn Photography
I was super excited when Rekka & Chondra asked me to take pictures of their new little man. Their little guy was very tiny at only 5 lbs. and so incredibly cute! He wasn’t particularly fond of my studio because he cried and cried, but once we got him outside – he calmed right down. …
Brayden Goonan Newborn Session | Kirksville, IL | Newborn Photography
I was super excited when Lane called me and asked me if I’d be available to do their newest little addition’s newborn photos. I’d been looking forward to the call and we made sure we could get their pictures done. Chris, Lane and the kids met us at our house after work on Thursday. I’ve …
Kathy Althoff’s Family Photos | South Side Country Club | Decatur, IL
I got an email from Kathy earlier this year asking if I would be available over the 4th of July weekend to do some family photos for her. Her whole family was going to be in town to celebrate her dad’s 75th birthday and she was hoping to get pictures of everyone while they were …