I am insanely honored to share the amazing Clair with all of you today! Clair is one of my awesome senior models from LSA High School in Decatur. I had seen Clair a lot around school, but it wasn’t until she came in for her consultation that I really got to know her and I …
2014 Relay for Life
Ryan and I had the awesome opportunity to participate on a team for this year’s Relay for Life. Ryan’s Aunt Monica and his grandfather have been on the Friends for Relay team for several years now helping to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Ryan’s Grandma Ruby past away from cancer last year so …
A June Sunday Take Away
Does Jesus know you love Him? These were words that echoed in our Pastor’s head last Sunday when he woke up. Off and on all morning – they repeated themselves in his mind… “Does Jesus know you love him?” He shared these words with us. And talked about how easy it is in our lives …
Kayley Stock Senior Session | LSA High School, Decatur, IL | Senior Photography
I am so excited to share this gorgeous young lady with all of you today! You may remember Kayley from our Spring Senior Model Shoot earlier this summer. Kayley is such a beautiful girl – inside and out! I’ve really enjoyed getting to know her and her family and getting to work with all of …
Locations: Camp Camfield in Sullivan, IL
I love living in a small town, out in the country. There’s something about the wide open spaces and nature everywhere that constantly reminds me how small I am and how awesome the great wide world is in all it’s natural beauty! And with so much of it around us out here – I find …
Six Types of Portrait Lighting
It’s been a little while since I posted anything educational. So I thought I’d take today to talk a little about the importance of portrait lighting and the six most prominent types of portrait lighting. Lighting is the number one ingredient to creating a portrait. By using different lighting techniques you can create different moods …
Holden’s Six Month Session | Sullivan, IL | Baby Photography
Today I get to share this cute little man with you again! I have been so blessed to get to capture baby Holden’s newborn and three month old sessions already, so of course, I was thrilled to see how much he has grown. Six months is such a fun age! The little ones are sitting …
Our Church Family: Renaissance | Decatur IL Church
I thought I’d take a few minutes to share a little something about my personal life with you guys today. Let me preface this by saying – Ryan and I were both raised Catholic and are absolutely Christian and we do have strong beliefs. But we both also believe that everyone is entitled to their …
Happy 4th of July!
Good morning friends! I hope today finds you happy, healthy, and spending time with those you love! I also hope that today in between spending time with your loved ones, enjoying food, and watching the fireworks, you will take a few minutes to think on what this day is all about. On this date in …
June 2014 Gratitude Project
Although I haven’t been sharing my gratitude project as much lately – I have still been working on it. I started this project to remind myself to take time each day to document the little moments in life. To reaffirm all that I am grateful for. I was driving home the other day, my radio …