The birth of a child is such a special and significant thing. As a woman who has been hoping for a child for the past 6.5 years, I understand more than most how miraculous and wonderful this time is. A newborn baby is so tiny and perfect, cuddly and sleepy – but this time… it’s …
Smith Family Photography | Decatur IL
I’m so excited to share this sweet family of five with all of you! I feel so insanely blessed that I get to see this family every year. For the past four years, I’ve gotten to capture this awesome family and spending time with them makes my heart so incredibly happy. This year, of course, …
Sullivan’s Safe Trick or Treat Pictures
Monday was our first time ever doing Sullivan’s Safe Trick or Treat Photos on the Square. We are so excited, humbled, and honored to be included in the festivities! You guys know how much I love seeing my littles and it was so much fun getting to see so many of my little clients and …
Anthony & Jennifer Stanley | Business Photography
Oh man, you guys! I am so excited to share these beautiful people with you today! When Anthony called to see about scheduling some head shots for himself and his wife for their ministry website – I knew I was going to really enjoy working with them. The first night Anthony and I met to …
Fun Portrait Session with Brittany
I am so excited to get to share this beautiful friend of mine with you today! Brittany is one of my former senior models, and she has graciously volunteered more than once now to help me with my personal work. The last time I worked with Brittany was when we were creating her Your Story …
St. Teresa Senior Yearbook Head Shots | Decatur IL
As many of you know, St. Teresa is my alma mater… I graduated from this school back in 2004. It’s strange being back in this place after all these years. I wish I could say that I was still doing all the photography for St. Teresa, but unfortunately, that is not the case. As of …
Adoption Fundraiser Mini Sessions!
Last year was the first year we did mini sessions as part of our adoption fundraising efforts. And you all were so amazing in helping us with that! So I decided to bring the fundraisers back again this year. If you follow our facebook page, you may have seen our exciting Halloween announcement! that we …
Pezzelle Family Photography | Decatur, IL
Today I get to share the Pezzelle family with all of you, and for those who don’t know – Pezzelle is my maiden name.. so yup! This is my family! A few things have changed since our last family portrait a couple years ago. Our brother, Richard got married to the beautiful Cassy. My middle …
Train Tracks… Are They Worth the Risk?
We’ve all probably seen it: a photograph of senior sitting on a suitcase in the middle of train tracks, a couple kissing across between the rails, or a young family walking down the tracks. I honestly don’t know when train tracks became a “thing” in photography. While I get the appeal, the idea of a …
Your Story Project: Rachel
Oh guys! This piece… I’ve been lovingly, carefully working on it for months. I think I’ve placed a lot of importance on it and I just wasn’t sure I was going to be able to achieve what I had pictured in my mind. But I finally feel like I have it at a point where …