I figured I would take today to talk about what the important milestones are to capture in your child’s first year of life and a little bit about why. Enjoy! 🙂 Your little angel has finally arrived and you want to photograph every moment of his or her little life! While it has become super …
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Nicholls Family Photos | Monticello, IL | Allerton Park
There is nothing I love more than helping my family capture memories, and I was ecstatic when my aunt & cousin-in-laws asked me to take some family photos for them. I love this little family! Adam is such a cutie! He’s got so much energy and now that he’s talking he’s got so much to …
Jason & Gina Miller Wedding | Tower Hill, IL | Wedding Photography
I was lucky enough to get to take Jason & Gina’s engagement pictures back in September, and so I got the chance to learn a little bit about them before their wedding. But let me tell you something, weddings add a whole new dimension to understanding a little about the couple you’re shooting. These two …
McLaine Parkinson Senior Session | Decatur, IL
I was super excited to do McLaine’s Senior Photos! I had taken pictures of her boyfriend, Matt Miller, earlier this summer and he had talked about his girlfriend quite a bit. So I’ll admit I was thrilled about the chance to meet this gorgeous girl! We took pictures out at McLaine’s house (which by the …
Mike & Marcy Engagement | Fairview Park & Downtown Decatur, IL
I was so excited when Marcy emailed me about photographing her wedding next year! Marcy and I went to elementary school together back in the day, and I always am thrilled when I get to help an old friend capture such special memories. “For our first date, we went out for sushi…although, at the time …
Rachel Wayne Senior Session | Rock Springs | Decatur, IL
I was so excited when Mrs. Wayne called me to schedule Rachel’s senior session. Rachel’s older sisters, Bridget and Ella, attended St. Teresa when I was in high school. They are both such good big sisters – they came to Rachel’s session to help her get into her outfits and check her hair before I …
Newborn Photography | Tips for Getting Great Newborn Pictures
Your child is a brand new baby for an incredibly short time, and what better way to help you remember it than through beautifully crafted photographs. There are a few things you can do to help your photographer capture priceless photos of your little angel. You can capture the greatest images of your new arrival …
David & Christina’s Engagement | Fairview Park | Decatur, IL
Almost eleven years. That’s how long David and Christina have been together. They both shared a love of musicals and plays and went to several performances together during their high school days. In fact, David took Christina to one of the old playhouses they had gone to during high school and they were looking at …
St. Teresa Anniversary Dinner Party | K of C Hall | Decatur, IL
I’ve been keeping in contact with some of former high school teachers from St. Teresa, and I recently was asked to by the even photographer for their Anniversary Dinner Party. This was the first official event I’ve photographed so it was a new experience for me, and it gave me a chance to focus on …
Aaron & Kelly Wedding | Decatur, IL
I get to meet so many awesome people doing what I do for a living. I met Aaron at Staples actually. He’s been printing off some of my bills for me and other random little pieces that I needed last minute. One day when I brought in a new marketing piece he asked me if …