Well I finally got everything in order to finally show this years senior model program. I was lucky enough to get Jackie to agree to this program and allowing me to share it with all of you. Basically the senior model program is my way of enlisting you as a representative of Green Tree Media. …
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Keitel Maternity Session | Decatur, IL | Maternity Photography
Meet Jillian and Greg, who are expected their first child – a sweet baby girl – very soon now! I was so excited to meet them. They came all the way from Effingham for their session, and met me at Rock Springs Park. Jill had sounded so sweet and sincere on the phone and I …
How Does Your Camera Work? Shutter Speed
In this portion of “How Does Your Camera Work?” I will be discussing shutter speed, and how it can affect your images. So what is shutter speed? Well this setting determines how quickly your shutter opens and closes. The longer your shutter is open the more light you are letting in, and the more light …
Mike & Marcy’s Wedding | Chicago, IL | Wedding Photography
It was a beautiful Saturday morning when Ryan and I packed up our car and headed up to Chicago for Mike & Marcy’s Chicago wedding. I photographed Marcy’s sister, Sara’s, wedding in January this year and I had been looking forward to seeing the family again. It was a long ride up to Chicago, but …
Lebon Family | Decatur, IL | Family Photography
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 …
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 …