It was an absolutely beautiful day. The weather was perfect – not too hot, not too cold & a slight breeze and the perfect amount of clouds in the sky. The guys arrived at Fletcher Park in Mt. Zion first so we got a few pictures of them while we waited for the girls to …
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A Brief Look at Different Photographic Styles
Hey everybody! This Monday morning I thought I’d take a few minutes to post an article I wrote on photographic styles. This topic has become a pretty dominate question among brides in particular these days, and it’s something I feel very strongly about myself. For today enjoy this bit of information about the different styles …
Daniel & Josh Queen Senior Session | Decatur, IL | Senior Photography
I was excited when Daniel & Josh’s grandma called me about getting some senior photos taken. Daniel and Josh are related to the Schuerman’s (and if you been following my blog for a while – you’ll remember me doing their cousin, Gabbi’s, senior photos a couple years ago). So I knew that I would have …
Shannon Brinkoetter | Decatur, IL | Senior Photography
Shannon actually called me herself to schedule her senior session, which was awesome! We talked a little about what she might want to do for her session over the phone. The one thing we decided for sure was that she wanted it to have a country theme. We spent a few days trying to come …
Timberlake Senior Living | Springfield, IL | Commercial Photography
Last week, I was invited out to Springfield to take some marketing photos for Timberlake Senior Living Center. I had never been to their facility before, but had briefly visited their website and I was really curious to actually see their facility in person. So I thought I might give you a virtual tour… When …
Tim Furman Senior Session | Decatur, IL | Senior Photography
I was super excited when Tim’s mom set a date for his senior photo session! I was lucky enough to take Tim’s older sister, Alanna’s, senior photos a couple years ago, and so I was already excited about the possibilities with Tim’s session One of the great things about the Furman’s is that they really …
Some Tips for Second Shooting
So if you are a fan on facebook or follow my twitter at all, you’ll know that Saturday I was second shooting a wedding with my friend, Sarah. This was the first time I’ve officially second shot for someone before and I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. So I thought I’d share some of …
Quiet Moments…
I woke up early Monday morning. Not intentionally… i guess my internal clock was just ready to be up. I rolled over towards Ryan still asleep in bed and could just make out the outline of the bedroom window as the first light of day began to creep into the sky. It was quiet. Peaceful. …
Kyle & Mackinzey Engagement Session | Engagement Photography | Sullivan, IL
I met Kyle and Mackinzey a week or so ago to discuss their wedding and I knew right away that I was going to love this couple. So I was excited to meet the two of them at Bo Woods Campground in Sullivan, IL last week for their engagement session. It was a warm day, …
Healthy Cells Magazine | Heartland Rehab & Nursing Center | Decatur, IL
A couple weeks ago, I was lucky enough to get to work with Becky Arndt of Healthy Cells Magazine again. I so enjoy working with her and meeting all the interesting people who get featured in her magazine, and this month was no exception. I met Becky at Heartland in Decatur, a facility that specializes …