Another commercial shoot for all of you today! This is the second time I’ve gotten to do some photography for National Foodwork Services in Decatur. This is awesome facility is actually located in the old Brush College Elementary School. They’ve been doing some amazing work converting the school into a new processing plant. It’s really …
New Fine Art Series: Insignificant
This self portrait fine art series is becoming more and more special to me with every piece I get to create. It seems so strange to me that something that started as just a single image… the idea of the elusiveness of hope… has grown into a series of images like this. And I love …
Eight Years His Mrs
My dearest Ryan, Yesterday we celebrated another year of loving each other through this crazy, awesome thing called marriage. Eight years ago yesterday we stood in front of our friends and family in that church we first met in and said our wedding vows. I still remember how it felt to hold your hands and …
Spring Sports Portraits | St. Teresa Decatur
Spring sports picture day is always an early and busy day. As always – you guys know I love getting to see my high schoolers. Getting to know them a little bit on days like these is fun for me. Even if it’s just how they interact with one another – it’s fun for me …
Trae Hise Senior Portraits | Maroa-Forsyth Decatur
I’m so excited to finally get to share this awesome senior stud with you! I can hardly believe that Trae’s senior year is already here! I’ve known this young many for a long time, and watched him grow from a little guy to the handsome young adult that he is today. You may actually recall …
The Importance of Authenticity
Authentic. Genuine. Real. These are words I hear used a lot… especially in the art/online world. I know they are words I definitely use a lot myself. But they have always been incredibly important to me. And the truth is sometimes I hear people use these words and I become like Inigo Montoya in the …
Eagle Rock Insurance| Decatur, IL Commercial Photography
Today I’m getting to share another commercial shoot with all of you! I first met Mark and his beautiful wife, Ellen, at our church and they are two of the kindest, most wonderful people you could hope to meet! Mark and Ellen started Eagle Rock Insurance Service in Decatur 31 years ago, and they continue …
New Fine Art Series: Knowledge
This self portrait fine art series is becoming more important to me in so many ways. It’s challenging me to be creative and try new things. It’s forcing me to get better at photoshop and understanding light. It’s teaching me to experiment and explore ideas… reaching for more. By giving myself this space to create …
Elliott Wade Senior Photography | LSA Decatur
I have one seriously awesome senior stud to share with you all today! I was super excited when Elliott’s mom, Jaymi, contacted me about scheduling his senior portrait session! Elliott is one of my amazing LSA seniors graduating this quickly apprpoaching May. I had such fun getting to chat with him and his mom at …
Rich & Cassy Beloved Session | Decatur, IL
Guys! This session hits me right in the feels! These are two people I just adore, and my heart is full to the bursting to see them together. Have you ever known somebody who you thought “I just don’t understand why anyone hasn’t snagged him/her up yet?” But you also can’t really think of anyone …