I’m always trying to find ways I can give back – to the community and those who have helped me make it where I am. So when my friend, Amber, of Customized Treasures told me about the Mt. Zion Community Club Auction, I felt like it was a perfect opportunity to give back. Neither of …
The Journal
Showin’ Some Love
Well Wednesday is here already. I had plans for today, but it looks like I’m going to be shifting those over to tomorrow’s to-do list. Ryan finally decided it was probably a good idea for him to go to the doctor now that he’s been sick for almost two weeks. We’ve both had a cold …
St. Teresa High School Boys Basketball | Shelbyville, IL | Sports Photography
I’m so proud of my brothers, so I was super happy to get to take pictures at my little brother, Jeremy’s, basketball game in Shelbyville last week. I took pictures for both the Junior Varsity and Varsity games, and both teams played very well. I enjoy doing sport photography. It requires so much more from …
Why Professional Prints Cost More Than Convenience Store Prints
Over and over again I hear people question how a photographer can charge X amount of dollars for a 4×6 when it only costs $0.29 to print off a 4×6 at Wal-Mart or your local convenience store. While at first this may seem like a logical question, there are many reasons a professional photographers prints …
Slow Season and the What-Ifs
This is a slow time of year for me with work. The summer and fall usually end up being very busy with senior photos and weddings. But once winter hits and the weather cools off and nature’s backdrop turns more brown and unappealing, the phone calls for sessions slow down. It’s just a natural and …
Seven Years Ago Today…
Seven years ago today. …That’s how long we’ve been together now. Though, it doesn’t really feel like that long ago to me. Seven years ago today, you asked me to be your Valentine. … Do you remember that night? It’s still so very vivid for me. Everything about it; from what I did that day …
A Haircut and Trust
Yesterday was one of my much loved hair appointment days. **sigh** I look forward to going to Studio 7 every couple months or so to get my hair done. It doesn’t matter how stressed out I feel or what’s going on in my life, I always walk out of the salon feeling much more calm, …
Charlie’s 2 Year Old Photos | Decatur, IL | Children Photography
I was so excited when Amber called and asked me if I would take pictures of her little man. Charlie is such a cutie! I absolutely love this little boy! We decided to get some pictures of the little man in his room. Amber did a great job designing his room using a Cars theme …
There’s Always A Reason
So I meant to post this on Friday, but Friday came and went – so you get to read it today. 🙂 Maybe you’re like me. Maybe you’re one of those people who says, “I’d really like to get some updated photos of my family, but I’d really like to wait til I lose a …
Updating the Look
As an artist who took a number of design classes, I find myself constantly wanting to tweak and edit my website. It’s a habit that drives my mother insane, but I feel better knowing that I’m working to improve the site and make it easier for people to use. I would love to just hire …